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AI Model Claude Gains Traction, Faces Sustainability Questions
Artificial intelligence model Claude is experiencing increased recognition and use, while the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are facing scrutiny regarding their sustainability efforts. Boris Cherny, the creator and head of Claude Code, is now frequently recognized in public, with people requesting selfies with him, according to The Verge. Meanwhile, the upcoming Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, are grappling with the effects of climate change and questions about their environmental impact, as reported by NPR.
Claude's rising popularity reflects advancements in AI capabilities. According to The Verge, its ability to execute complex tasks is drawing attention. "Now youre just like, Heres the magic castle. Build it. And it gets done," The Verge reported.
However, the Winter Olympics in Italy, scheduled for February 2026, face challenges related to climate change. NPR reported that warmer weather is reducing the amount of natural snow in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The town, known for catering to the wealthy, features a plastic sculpture of a lady with a Dior handbag and skis, which NPR described as "a fitting metaphor for the increasingly elaborate measures being taken to preserve a wintry reality that is disappearing." The use of artificial snow and other measures to maintain winter conditions raises questions about the true sustainability of the games.
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