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Google's AI Tool Is Driving Efficiency but Also Increasing Emissions
A new sustainability report from the tech giant says that itsgreenhouse gas emissions rose by almost half between 2019 and 2023.Google -
Financial Times - World
Samsung expects profits to surge on demand for AI chips
World’s largest memory chipmaker forecasts 15-fold rise in second-quarter figures -
The Guardian - World
Can the climate survive the insatiable energy demands of the AI arms race?
New computing infrastructure means big tech is likely to miss emissions targets but they can’t afford to get left behind in a winner takes all market. The artificial intelligence boom has driven big tech share prices to fresh highs, but at the ...Climate -
ABC News - Top stories
GM to pay $146M in federal penalties over older vehicles' carbon dioxide emissions
General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards -
CBS News - Top stories
GM fined nearly $146 million for excess vehicle emissions
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations. -
Inc. - Business
Google Searches Prefer AI Spam to Real Content
Search engine optimization is theholy grailboost trafficto websites--but in the AI era, even Google's much-scrutinized search algorithm shows a preference for ripped-off, AI-generatedmaterial over original content.Google -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New disclosures show that Google and Microsoft's emissions data are moving in a direction counter to the companies' climate commitments through the end of the decade.
New disclosures show that Google and Microsoft’s emissions data are moving in a direction counter to the companies’ climate commitments through the end of the decade. -
ABC News - Top stories
Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1 million sound machine adapters due to shock hazard
Hatch Baby recalled nearly 1 million sound machine adapters that were sold BuyBuyBaby, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom and other retailers through May 2024. -
VentureBeat - Tech
From code to impact: Devs unleash AI in energy at Crusoe’s hackathon
The event showcased how AI tools can compress months or years of traditional work into mere hours, potentially revolutionizing clean energy deployment. -
Financial Times - World
Lib Dems return record number of MPs after Tory rout
Ed Davey’s party makes biggest gain in seats in its history, defeating two cabinet ministers -
CNBC - Business
Aidan Gomez helped invent the transformer at Google. At Cohere, he's now taking AI to businesses
Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez was an intern at Google when he helped invent the transformer. Now he’s using generative AI to help companies generate profits.Artificial Intelligence -
CNBC - Business
Samsung shares hit over 3-year high after better-than-expected guidance on strong AI demand
Samsung said Friday it expects operating profit for the April to June quarter to be approximately 10.4 trillion won — a jump of about 1,452%. -
CNBC - Business
Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here's how to stop them
Innovations in artificial intelligence and the rise of remote work have fueled a surge in phony job and recruitment ads. -
Wired - Tech
Google’s Repair Policy Is Broken
You have options for repairing Pixel phones and tablets, but fixing any of Google’s other hardware is almost futile. It’s time Google offered proper repair options for its growing lineup of gadgets.Google -
Wired - Tech
Proton Is Launching Encrypted Documents to Take On Google Docs
Proton is adding an end-to-end encrypted documents editor to its privacy tools, boosting its competition with Google’s suite of productivity apps.Google -
Wired - Tech
Google’s Nonconsensual Explicit Images Problem Is Getting Worse
Reports of intimate images and video posted online without consent are growing, and deepfakes add a horrifying new dimension to the problem. Google insiders say they’ve struggled to get executives to act.Google -
MarketWatch - Business
Devon Energy to pay $5 billion for unit of EnCap-backed Grayson Energy
Devon is buying acreage in the Williston Basin, an energy-rich area mostly in Montana, North Dakota and Saskatchewan.Energy -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Read about the U.S. rig count, RWE, Engie, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Energy & Utilities sector. -
ESPN - Sports
LAFC-Dynamo match ppd. due to tropical storm
Due to the advance of Tropical Storm Beryl towards Texas, the match between the Houston Dynamo and LAFC, which was scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed. -
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BBC News - Top stories
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s 'divorce capital'
Hundreds of marriages collapse each month in the northern city of Kano. -
The Hill - Politics
GM paying $146M in penalties over older vehicles' emissions
General Motors (GM) will pay $146 million in penalties after an investigation found 5.9 million of the company’s vehicles put out excess greenhouse gas emissions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday. The ... -
Inc. - Business
Feds Fine GM $146 Million Over Emissions Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsaid Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade and Chevy Silverado models made between 2012 and 2018 burned more gas and spewed more carbon dioxide than the automaker claimed. -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
The New York Times - Top stories
Iranians’ Demand for Their Leaders: Fix the Economy
In a series of interviews, virtually every resident of Tehran listed Iran’s sickly economy as the No. 1 issue for the country’s next president.Iran -
Financial Times - World
Stifling China’s green energy boom would be a disaster
Does the government in Beijing have the courage to throw its weight behind what business is already doing?China -
Financial Times - World
What Starmer’s clean energy strategy means for investors
Incoming UK government has made low-carbon growth an organising principle -
The New York Times - Sports
The Moment That Nearly Broke Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024
Ronaldo was left in floods of tears midway through Portugal’s narrow win over Slovenia at Euro 2024. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chestnut nearly tops Nathan's winner in half the time
Joey Chestnut, banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, competed against four soldiers at Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso, Texas on the Fourth. -
ABC News - World
Nearly 1,000 homes in Cape Town destroyed by storms
City authorities say nearly 1,000 homes in informal settlements in Cape Town, South Africa, have been destroyed by gale-force winds, displacing around 4,000 people -
CBS News - Top stories
Trader Joe's recalls candles sold nationwide due to safety risk
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern." -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Report: Dak Prescott in walking boot due to foot sprain
A picture of Prescott in the boot was posted on social media. -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: A Visual History Is Back In Stock And 50% Off At Amazon
The world lost a legend when Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama passed away this year, but like all of life's great artists, his legacy lives on through his work. If you've ever wanted to marvel at his talent for drawing awe-inspiring landscapes, ... -
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ESPN - Sports
Langer ends 'dream' 50-year Euro tour career
Bernhard Langer has bid farewell to the European tour on home soil in Germany 50 years after the two-time Masters champion made his debut. -
GameSpot - Tech
Tekken 8 Is On Sale For 50% Off, But You Should Hurry
Tekken 8 has received its most substantial discount--by far--since launching earlier this year. Over at Amazon and Walmart, you can buy Tekken 8 for only $35 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. The previous best price was $50, so this deal is definitely ... -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Insurers Pocketed $50 Billion From Medicare for Diseases No Doctor Treated
Questionable diagnoses of HIV and other maladies triggered extra Medicare Advantage payments. “It’s anatomically impossible,” said one doctor about some cataract diagnoses. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
CNBC - Business
Air travel demand is breaking records. Airline profits are not
Investors will get more insight into the outlook for the tail end of summer when Delta Air Lines kicks off earnings season Thursday. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hedge funds are offering incentives to attract successful traders of electricity and natural gas amid an energy boom spurred by the rise of energy-intensive artificial intelligence and preferences associated with energy transition.
Hedge funds are offering incentives to attract successful traders of electricity and natural gas amid an energy boom spurred by the rise of energy-intensive artificial intelligence and preferences associated with energy transition.