AI's Growing Energy Demands Spark Investment in Power Solutions
Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape various industries, but its rapid growth is creating a significant demand for electricity, driving investment and partnerships in the energy sector. The intersection of AI and energy was a key topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to Time.
The increasing energy consumption of AI was a central theme among tech companies, investors, and project developers at Davos. The focus has shifted to securing reliable and scalable power sources to support AI's expansion.
Gen Z's Nostalgia for the 2010s
Meanwhile, a wave of nostalgia for the 2010s has swept through Gen Z, with Spotify reporting a 790% increase in 2016-themed playlists in January alone, according to Vox. This romanticized view of the past contrasts with the actual experiences of those who lived through the decade. Daysia Tolentino, journalist behind the newsletter Yap Year, has been chronicling online affinity for the 2010s for almost a year now.
Apple's Gadget Upgrade and AI Chatbot Sourcing
In the tech world, Apple is reportedly planning an upgrade to one of its simplest gadgets, according to The Verge. The details of the upgrade were not specified.
Additionally, ChatGPT and other AI tools, including Google's Gemini, AI Mode, and AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Microsoft, have been found to be using Grokipedia, Elon Musk's Wikipedia alternative, as a source, The Verge reported.
EU Considers Cloud Sovereignty
European firms are facing pressure to move away from U.S.-based cloud services and adopt EU-native solutions, according to a multi-source report on Hacker News. The reasons behind this push were not specified in the available sources.
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