BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards regulating artificial intelligence (AI) products with the passage of the first draft of the EU AI Act regulations. The proposed law aims to ensure a safe development and application of AI systems, all while ensuring they respect international human rights laws. The EU’s initiative sets […]
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In 2020, Microsoft publicly committed to zero carbon status not just for itself, but for its supply chain. The company itself is doing on track. But the emissions from most of its supply chain are not reducing, but increasing. One particular supplier in Taiwan, Chicony Electronics, recently reported a 700% increase in emissions in one […]
In a temporary setback for Amazon Web Services (AWS), a widespread outage occurred this Tuesday afternoon, affecting a significant number of major websites, including the Boston Globe and New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority. The disruption hindered the ability of news organizations to report on the court appearance of former President Donald Trump in Miami, […]
Yesterday it was announced that 22 renewable energy plants will be built in Europe, generating 2.2 gigawatts. This will serve a million households. To achieve the same wattage with legacy power generation would take 1.4 billion tonnes of burning coal. But if you have a picture in your head of a coal mountain when you […]
Google, OpenAI and Microsoft are slowing squeezing out accessibility to their AI chatbots in Hong Kong. This is in unequivocal acknowledgement that Hong Kong no longer has any special status over mainland China regarding freedom of information. None of the above-mentioned companies are confirming this as the reason. But given the 2020 National Security Law […]
The right-to-repair movement should prioritize inclusivity through education, affordable tools, and standardized designs. You’re sitting in your cozy living room, engrossed in your favorite TV show, when suddenly, the screen goes black. Panic sets in as you realize your television has just given up on you. Now, what if I told you that you could […]
In a groundbreaking effort to stop a potential “internet apocalypse Solar Storm ” that could leave people offline for months, NASA has embarked on a mission and traveled to solar wind to prevent it from happening. This aims to understand the mechanism behind the sun’s wind, which carries vital information to Earth. The consequences of failing […]
I mean, just look at it. I haven’t seen anything this cool on four wheels since picking my jaw up off the floor when I saw the U.S. Marines’ recovery vehicle in the movie Aliens. It just assaults the senses, it’s so incredible. You may not share my enthusiasm but you’ve got to admit it […]
QR code tattoos encode soundwaves into visual patterns, allowing for personalized audio experiences and a tangible connection to departed loved ones. Imagine a world where tattoos not only adorn our bodies with beautiful artwork but also serve as gateways to cherished memories and beloved sounds. Sounds too good to be true? Well, let me tell […]
On Tuesday, June 6, the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, situated in Nova Kakhovka in Southern Ukraine, was struck by a calamitous event, now recognized as the largest technological disaster in Europe in decades. The severity of the incident cannot be understated, as the plant’s dam, turbines, and generators were completely devastated, leading to significant repercussions […]