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US Heatwave Highlights AI Data Centre Energy Concerns

The Intersection of Extreme Weather and AI Infrastructure Recent extreme heat across parts of the United States has sparked renewed discussion about the energy appetite of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Data centres that power AI systems require substantial electricity not only for computation but also for cooling systems to maintain optimal

Scientists Discover Remnants of Earth's Primordial Magma Ocean in Indian Ocean Volcano

A young volcano in the Indian Ocean is providing scientists with a rare window into Earth's distant past. Researchers have discovered traces of primordial magma—remnants from when our planet was entirely covered by a global magma ocean that later cooled and crystallized. The discovery comes from analyzing

UN Officials Defend Global Role in AI Governance as International Dialogue Approaches

The United Nations is positioning itself as a key player in the emerging landscape of global AI governance. Ahead of a planned Global Dialogue on AI Governance, co-chairs have publicly defended the UN's role in facilitating international cooperation on artificial intelligence policy. The discussions highlight the growing recognition

Space Force Completes First Tactical Intercept with 'Victus Haze' Mission

The U.S. Space Force has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its first tactical intercept of an orbital target during the groundbreaking "Victus Haze" mission. The mission involved two satellites operated by private companies, with one spacecraft successfully intercepting the other in orbit. This exercise

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Anthropic Launches Claude Science AI Workbench, Announces Plans to Develop Its Own Drugs

Anthropic has introduced Claude Science, a new AI workbench tailored for scientific research, at the "The Briefing: AI for Science" event. The platform aims to streamline scientific workflows by consolidating fragmented tools and datasets into a unified environment, while also generating figures and visualizations for researchers. The company

Regulators Warn Parents About AI Nudification Apps Targeting Children

The Rise of AI Nudification Tools Child safety organizations and regulators are increasingly warning parents about a growing category of artificial intelligence applications designed to digitally remove clothing from photos, creating realistic nude images of individuals without their consent. What Are Nudification Apps? These AI-powered tools use machine learning models

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Science Highlights: Gene Therapy Breakthrough, Bleeding Spray, Stroke Research, Dark Matter Clues, and More

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease The FDA has approved the first gene therapy technology designed to treat children with sickle cell disease, marking a significant advancement in pediatric hematology care. Read more: FDA Approves First Gene Therapy Technology to Treat Children With Sickle Cell Disease