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Google's latest sustainability report reveals a startling fact: within just four years, the company's data center power consumption more than doubled, rising from 14.4 million megawatt-hours in 2020 to 30.8 million megawatt-hours in 2024. If the timeline is extended to ten years, compared to an estimated 4 million megawatt-hours in 2014, Google's data center power consumption has increased sevenfold. Growing electricity demand: data centers are major energy consumers, efficiency improvements face bottlenecks. Data shows that Google's power issues are almost entirely concentrated in data centers.

The AI world is abuzz! William Fedus, OpenAI's former VP of Training, has unexpectedly announced his departure, sending shockwaves through the tech community. This key figure, once at the forefront of the AI wave, isn't retiring or taking a break; instead, he's ambitiously launching a new venture focused on AI-driven materials science. Materials science? It seems a departure from the familiar world of chatbots and image generation models. Indeed, Fedus...

Recently, the Daye City People's Court in Hubei Province issued a verdict in a landmark case involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write and profit from pornographic novels. Defendant Ke Mou was sentenced to ten months imprisonment and a fine of 5,000 yuan for the crime of producing, selling, and disseminating obscene materials for profit, and ordered to return his illegal gains. According to the prosecution, from November 2022 to March 2023, Ke Mou, a college-educated online literature author, used an AI program to write pornographic novels and published them on overseas pornographic websites, simultaneously...

EcoDataCenter, a Swedish company, has secured almost $500 million in funding to build and operate environmentally friendly data centers specifically designed for the growing demands of artificial intelligence. This investment signifies a major step towards a more sustainable future for the AI industry.

EcoDataCenter, a Swedish sustainable data center company, has received $478 million in funding to expand its operations and build more environmentally friendly data centers.

In US cities and suburbs, felled trees often end up being chipped instead of being made into lumber. This frustrated Ben Christensen, who grew up in New Mexico with a family deeply rooted in the lumber industry – his father was a carpenter – instilling in him a deep respect for trees. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney Christensen points out that the main reason for wood waste is...

Norwegian humanoid robotics company 1X Technologies (1X) recently unveiled its latest home robot, Neo Gamma, marking a significant step forward in home robotics technology. Unlike previous prototypes, Neo Gamma will undergo limited home testing, aiming to provide users with a more human-friendly intelligent service experience. 1X prioritized minimizing potential harm from human-robot interaction in Neo Gamma's design. Its exterior utilizes a novel woven nylon material, which...

Microsoft Research has launched a powerful AI system called MatterGen that can generate new materials with specific properties, potentially accelerating the development of key technologies such as batteries and solar panels. The introduction of MatterGen signifies a fundamental shift in how scientists discover new materials. Unlike traditional methods that screen millions of existing compounds, MatterGen directly generates new materials based on desired characteristics, akin to how AI image generators create visuals from textual descriptions.

Recently, global technology leader IBM and world-renowned beauty company L'Oréal announced an exciting collaboration plan aimed at leveraging IBM's Generative AI technology to deeply analyze cosmetics formulation data, thereby promoting the use of sustainable raw materials. This innovative effort will develop a customized AI foundational model designed to significantly enhance L'Oréal's R&D team's performance and consumer satisfaction across various cosmetics. This partnership combines L'Oréal's extensive expertise in cosmetic science with IBM's advanced technology.

Recently, the Southern District Court of New York dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI filed by Raw Story Media, Inc. and AlterNet Media, Inc., stating that the case lacked standing. This ruling marks an important victory for OpenAI in the legal disputes between AI and copyright, providing a reference for handling similar cases in the future. Raw Story and AlterNet are two online news outlets primarily focused on leftist perspectives.

Recently, Nvidia announced a collaboration with G42, an artificial intelligence company based in Abu Dhabi, to establish a lab focused on climate technology. This marks Nvidia's first partnership with a leading AI company in the UAE, aiming to leverage AI technology to enhance the accuracy of weather forecasts. According to a joint statement, the climate technology lab will be located in Abu Dhabi, serving as a hub for research and development to advance the commitment of both companies to environmental sustainability.

Tencent Docs has recently launched an upgraded version of the 'Smart Scan' feature, aimed at providing users with a more convenient and efficient document management experience. This new feature is especially suitable for the back-to-school season when teachers and students need to handle a large volume of materials and documents. Users can access the 'Smart Scan' tool through the Tencent Docs mini program or APP, which offers three core functionalities: scan archiving, handwriting removal, and document management.

Ell3n has launched the 'FLUX Fashion Photography' workflow on the glif platform, allowing users to effortlessly design high-fashion model images by inputting various materials (such as plastic, banana peels, iron, wool) and selecting gender and fashion brands. Participants can creatively design clothing inspired by elements like automotive parts and electronic components, generating unique styles in fashion works. Currently, each user can experience 20 free tries per day; interested users can visit the workflow entrance to try it out.

Recently, Apple Inc. has open-sourced the DCLM-Baseline-7B model, a move that is sure to have a profound impact on the development of AI language models. The open-sourcing of the DCLM-Baseline-7B model is not just about the release of code; more importantly, it encompasses the entire chain from pre-training datasets, data processing procedures, training processes, to evaluation components. This means that researchers and developers can gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the model

As the global tourism industry undergoes significant transformation, the British travel tech company Byway announced the completion of a $6.4 million A-round funding round. This capital will be used to expand its AI-powered, no-flight travel planning service. The round was led by Heartcore Capital, with participation from Eka Ventures and several angel investors. Byway's establishment was quite dramatic. In March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Europe, founder Cat Jones decided

During an interview at a London event, Bill Gates stated that he is not concerned about the increased electricity consumption caused by artificial intelligence applications. He believes that artificial intelligence will ultimately help reduce energy consumption and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources.Image Source Note: The image was generated by AI, and the image is provided by Midjourney, the image licensing service.As Gates explained, even in the worst-case scenario, the ad

Feishu Docs 'The Road to AGI' is rich in content. Feishu Docs author AJ shares documents that assist product manager Magrib from a major company in integrating online knowledge documentation. He Shi Lei created an AI Q&A document.

AXT Inc's stock has risen over 135%. AXTI's Q4 2023 financial report exceeded expectations. Morris Young predicts an increase in orders for Indium Phosphide in the AI sector. Indium Phosphide is considered the best platform for data transmission. The application of Indium Phosphide in AI is driving demand for 6-inch Indium Phosphide. Indium Phosphide can be widely used in the manufacture of optical module devices, and it is encountering new growth opportunities in the metals material supply chain.