Topic: Environmental Concerns
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Rethink AI's Thirst: The Water Crisis You're Missing
The environmental impact of AI, particularly its water consumption, is a subject of intense debate, with media narratives often exaggerating the issue and factual accuracy sometimes being compromised for dramatic effect. An independent researcher's scrutiny led to a major correction in a prominen...
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The Data Center Protest Paradox: Embracing Their Suppliers
A strategic gap exists where data centers face intense public opposition over environmental and resource concerns, while the factories supplying them with critical hardware are often welcomed without scrutiny. Factories are more readily approved due to perceptions of providing stable jobs and low...
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Critics Slam US-UK AI Deal as 'Naive' Amid Protests
The US-UK AI partnership faces criticism for its lack of transparency and failure to address environmental and economic concerns, with protesters calling it naive and harmful. Activists used creative tactics in London to voice opposition, including drumming, smoke, and projections, while highligh...
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Amazon's New Supercomputer Rivals Human Brain Power
Amazon is building a massive AI supercomputer complex in Indiana, aiming to rival human brain processing power, with plans for 30+ data centers and expansion to Mississippi. The project raises environmental concerns due to high energy (2.2 gigawatts) and water demands, with local impacts like wet...
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Windows 11's Secret Migration Tool Signals the End for Windows 10
Leaker PhantomOfEarth discovered the feature in the latest Windows 10 build in the Release Preview channel (version 19045.6029). To move data (and settings) from your current Windows 10 PC to a new Windows 11 device, both computers need to be on the same network. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Remember, it must, of course, be live in testing first before it reaches the finished version of Windows 10. O...
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Nike's New Cooling Gear for Athletes in a Warming World
Nike has introduced Aero-FIT performance cooling technology, designed to keep athletes cooler and more comfortable during intense activity, and it will debut in football kits at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The technology enhances sweating efficiency by allowing more than double the airflow compared ...
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Part 5: Semiconductors Market Trends and Future Outlook
Welcome back to our semiconductor series! We've journeyed through the basics, manufacturing process, core technologies, and key players. Now, it's time to gaze into the crystal ball and explore where…
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Power Up the Grid: Why Software Is the Key
Surging electricity demand, primarily driven by the explosive growth of AI and data centers, is straining the aging electrical grid, creating an opportunity for software solutions to optimize infrastructure. Software startups are addressing this by identifying hidden grid capacity and aggregating...
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Vandals Target AI Necklace Ads That Record Your Conversations
A wave of vandalism on AI necklace ads in New York City subways reflects public concerns over privacy and AI's role in daily life, with graffiti expressing skepticism about the device's recording and companionship features. Critics targeted the product's implications, linking it to broader issues...
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SpaceX's Ultimate Machine: The Factory That Builds the Future
SpaceX's Starbase has evolved from a remote coastal area into a major aerospace hub, featuring advanced rocket production facilities like Starfactory. The site has undergone rapid expansion since 2019, transitioning from temporary setups to permanent structures for building Starship vehicles. Thi...
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Cambodia's Online Marketplace: A SWOT Analysis of a Growing Digital Economy
In recent years, Cambodia has emerged as a noteworthy player in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with its e-commerce sector experiencing significant growth. This transformation is reshaping the country's retail landscape…
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