Ayse Coskun, Boston University
The artificial intelligence boom has had such a profound effect on big tech companies that their energy consumption, and with it their carbon emissions, have surged.
25Sep/24
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24Sep/24
Holiday Inn Express hotels unveils limited edition “Pancakesuits” with secret warming pocket
When it comes to hotel breakfast, Holiday Inn Express – an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand – is reminding travelers nobody does it better. For years, Holiday Inn Express guests have come to enjoy a fresh, hot, and complimentary breakfast – a brand staple at over 3,000 locations worldwide. While the menu offerings have continued to evolve over the years, there is one timeless favorite our guests flip over at hotels across the U.S. – the brand’s renowned pancakes. Continue reading
09Sep/24
AI Adoption Key to Boosting UK Competitiveness, Not Job Losses
A groundbreaking new white paper from British AI software leader Automated Analytics challenges the widespread fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead to mass job losses. Contrary to popular belief, the study reveals that none of the 5,000 clients across the UK and US who adopted AI solutions reported layoffs due to AI, highlighting that AI can be a catalyst for growth, not a threat to jobs. Continue reading
05Sep/24
B-FY presents its universal solution to Online ID Fraud in Washington DC
Following its successful global debut at Identity Week in Amsterdam last June, the Spanish technology company B-FY is set to introduce its groundbreaking Authentication-as-a-Service (AaaS) tool to the U.S. market. This launch will take place at the Identity Week event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on September 11 and 12. Continue reading
16Jul/24
How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others
Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin
After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally, there is much speculation about how this will affect the 2024 US election. However, no one is yet asking how these events may affect Trump himself.
08Jul/24
Will Joe Biden step down? An expert Q&A
Dafydd Townley, University of Portsmouth
Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an episode or is this a condition?”
20May/24
The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry
May 20, 2024 /Health/ — p class=”first-token” data-sourcepos=”1:1-1:23″>The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry is not available yet, though there have been two interim reports published (https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/). Continue reading
09May/24
OpenAI’s content deal with the FT is an attempt to avoid more legal challenges – and an ‘AI data apocalypse’
Mike Cook, King’s College London
OpenAI’s new “strategic partnership” and licensing agreement with the Financial Times (FT) follows similar deals between the US tech company and publishers such as Associated Press, German media giant Axel Springer and French newspaper Le Monde.
17Apr/24
Americans favor quality over quantity in pursuit of longevity
Americans overwhelmingly say that when they think about longevity, it’s more than just living longer—it’s about living their healthiest, best lives. While most want to live to 90—well past the average U.S. life expectancy of 77.5 years—nearly two-thirds (66%) would choose a shorter, healthier life over a longer one with health issues. Continue reading
15Apr/24
Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net
Elke Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London
A report by Jerusalem-based investigative journalists published in +972 magazine finds that AI targeting systems have played a key role in identifying – and potentially misidentifying – tens of thousands of targets in Gaza. This suggests that autonomous warfare is no longer a future scenario. It is already here and the consequences are horrifying.