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Why AI progress doesn’t have to come at an environmental cost
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
As organizations strive to meet their NetZero carbon targets, IT leaders are under pressure to keep up with the increasing demand for new technologies. Automation is a key focus for many, and the emergence of AI assistants has the potential to reshape the digital landscape. However, the energy consumption of AI raises sustainability concerns, with predictions that it could offset carbon-zero gains by 2025. Balancing ESG targets with automation needs is crucial, and cloud computing plays a central role in enabling AI tools. Efforts to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the cloud industry are ongoing, but managing the complexities of mixed IT infrastructures remains a challenge. Infrastructure modernization, such as adopting hyperconverged infrastructures and next-generation liquid cooling, can significantly reduce energy needs and create a low-impact platform for the future. Addressing infrastructure complexity now is essential for organizations to embrace AI without compromising ESG targets.
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Why did your parents' clothes last longer than yours?
Inshorts
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2m ago
Medial
Many labels have made fashion affordable and trendy in India, but at the cost of quality and sustainability. Frequent restocks, low prices, and synthetic fabrics fuel a disposable fashion culture. While accessible, these clothes often don’t last, unlike your parents’ durable wardrobes. As fast fashion grows, so do its environmental and social challenges, demanding more mindful choices.
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Why is AI so bad at spelling?
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
AI, despite its advancements, still struggles with spelling. Text-to-image generators like DALL-E often produce menu items like "taao," "burto," and "enchida." Similarly, ChatGPT, although capable of writing papers, can't come up with a ten-letter word without the letters "A" or "E." These limitations are due to the differences in underlying technology between image and text generators. While engineers can enhance these models with specific training, the complexities of language mean that spelling issues may persist. However, AI's shortcomings in spelling and image generation can be beneficial in identifying misinformation. Despite progress, AI still has room for improvement.
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Drone Sector Flourished In Modi’s Tenure Like Never Before, Says Kadet Defence Systems CEO Avdhesh Khaitan
OutlookIndia
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7m ago
Medial
Kadet Defence Systems, an Indian aerospace company, is focused on building and manufacturing defense equipment within India. In an interview, the CEO praised the Indian government for its progress in the space tech sector and expressed their commitment to integrating at least 80% indigenous products. They have developed aerial targets for air defense training and introduced the country's first loitering aerial munitions in collaboration with DRDO. They also have plans to expand into logistics, aerial photography, and potentially defense exports. The company emphasizes the robustness of their products, designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
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The tug of war over SpaceX launching the biggest rocket ever | Mint
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
Elon Musk's SpaceX is facing regulatory challenges as it seeks to test launch its Starship rocket more frequently. The company needs approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its fifth test flight, but the pace of approvals has raised concerns. SpaceX has criticized the "superfluous" environmental analysis required for clearances and has sought faster regulatory approvals to work through technical hurdles. NASA, a key SpaceX customer, is closely monitoring Starship's progress as it has committed $4 billion for missions under the Artemis program. Environmental rules and violations have also added to SpaceX's challenges, including allegations of violating clean-water laws at its Starbase site in Texas.
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Explainer-What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Chinese startup DeepSeek has launched AI models reportedly rivaling top U.S. counterparts at lower costs, challenging the tech industry's status quo. Using less than $6 million in computing power, DeepSeek's AI models are gaining global attention and outperforming OpenAI's ChatGPT on Apple's App Store. Despite skepticism regarding chip use and training costs, DeepSeek's advancements are significant, highlighting China's AI progress and aligning with Beijing's strategic self-sufficiency goals.
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Azimuth AI specializing in custom silicon products raises funding led by AUM Ventures
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Azimuth AI, an AI startup focused on custom silicon products, has secured undisclosed seed funding from AUM Ventures, a VC firm based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The funding will support the development of Azimuth AI's first system on chip (SoC) for a leading global OEM in the smart city solutions space. The company aims to create advanced SoCs that promote environmental sustainability and affordable computing solutions, particularly in cost-sensitive markets. Azimuth AI claims to have designed and delivered over 30 silicon products and operates from California and India. The investment aligns with the growing semiconductor ecosystem in India, bolstered by governmental initiatives.
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Generating AI images uses as much energy as charging your phone, study finds
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
A new study reveals that generative AI models used for creating images can consume as much energy as charging a smartphone. The research, conducted by Hugging Face and Carnegie Mellon, examines the environmental impact of generative AI models, specifically highlighting the high energy consumption of image generation tasks. Multipurpose models like ChatGPT were found to be more energy-intensive than task-specific models. The study calls for awareness of the environmental cost of AI and suggests using smaller models in contexts where tasks are well-defined.
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Why big tech is fussing over open-source AI models
Livemint
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11m ago
Medial
Big tech companies like Microsoft and Oracle, which previously opposed open-source technologies, eventually embraced them and thrived. Now, the focus is on the total cost of ownership, reliability, accountability, privacy, and security of open-source AI models. There is confusion over what constitutes an open-source AI model, with some companies claiming to promote open source while others rely on closed-source models for strategic advantages. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) recently defined that an AI system must allow free use without permission, study and modify its components, and share it with others to be considered open source. Despite challenges, the open-source AI movement is gaining momentum, with several organizations releasing open-source AI models. In India, companies are actively embracing open-source AI to foster innovation and collaboration. However, concerns regarding the total cost of ownership, security, and skilled talent remain.
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Elon Musk's Boring Company Cited For Worker Safety Issues in Nevada: Report
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's tunnel-digging company, The Boring Company, has come under scrutiny for alleged worker safety violations in Nevada. Although no deaths have occurred, workers reportedly faced long hours, lack of protective equipment, faulty machinery, and burns at a dig site connected to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company's progress on the tunneling project has been slow, leading Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman to express doubts about its feasibility. The Boring Company, valued at $6 billion, was founded in 2016 with the goal of developing transportation solutions. However, many of Musk's ambitious promises have not yet materialized.
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IISc researchers innovate new way of making bleach using zinc-air batteries
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have devised a sustainable method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using zinc-air batteries. This innovative approach, leveraging a metal-free carbon-based catalyst, efficiently generates H₂O₂ for bleach and disinfection. It also helps degrade industrial waste, like toxic dyes. The technique presents a low-cost, energy-efficient alternative to traditional methods, which rely on expensive materials, with potential commercial and environmental applications.
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