The Indian data centre industry has urged MeitY for clear timelines on approvals and easier right-of-way access to speed up new projects. Industry players also seek incentives and operational guidelines for AI data centres, which need far higher power, cooling,…
OpenAI has launched “shopping research” in ChatGPT, helping users create detailed, well-researched shopping guides for the holidays. The tool compares products, highlights differences, and checks prices and reviews online. Users can tailor searches by budget, features, or recipient, while OpenAI…
There is growing attention on the links between artificial intelligence and increased energy demands. But while the power-hungry data centers being built to support AI could potentially stress electricity grids, increase customer prices and service interruptions, and generally slow the…
Welcome back to The State of AI, a new collaboration between the Financial Times and MIT Technology Review. Every Monday, writers from both publications debate one aspect of the generative AI revolution reshaping global power. In this week’s conversation MIT…
In 2017, fresh off a PhD on theoretical chemistry, John Jumper heard rumors that Google DeepMind had moved on from building AI that played games with superhuman skill and was starting up a secret project to predict the structures of…
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Elon Musk’s social media platform X rolled out its “About This Account” feature, revealing account creation dates, app usage, and locations. Many MAGA and Gaza-related profiles appear to operate abroad, sparking political reactions. Accuracy issues exist, with some locations wrong.…
Alibaba’s Qwen app has seen a massive surge, crossing 10 million downloads post-relaunch, signaling a strong contender against OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This rapid adoption highlights AI’s growing influence, with Qwen poised to integrate deeply into Alibaba’s e-commerce and lifestyle services, aiming…
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized AI’s role in economic growth, announcing a 10 trillion won budget allocation for the sector. The government aims to foster an “AI era” with “AI for all.” Meanwhile, South Korean stocks rose, led by semiconductors…