Technology

Is AI a major drain on the world's energy supply?
Is AI a major drain on the world's energy supply?
by  AFP

When Google announced this week that its climate emissions had risen by 48 percent since 2019, it pointed the finger at artificial intelligence. Google flagged a 48 percent rise from 2019 and Microsoft a 30 percent increase from 2020.

Wimbledon launches online monitoring service to protect players
Wimbledon launches online monitoring service to protect players
by  AFP

Wimbledon chiefs said Friday they had launched a social media monitoring service to protect players from online abuse. Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker said the All England Club had taken action to protect players, using a dedicated team and AI. "This year is the first year that we have got effectively a social media monitoring service specifically for the event," he said.

Chinese AI market optimistic despite scrutiny from West
Chinese AI market optimistic despite scrutiny from West
by  AFP

China's AI sector showed confidence this week at a major fair in Shanghai that it would overcome restrictions imposed by the West, with companies rolling out cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent.

Samsung Electronics forecasts major Q2 profit jump
Samsung Electronics forecasts major Q2 profit jump
by  AFP

Samsung Electronics said Friday it expects second-quarter operating profits to rise more than 15-fold on-year as chip prices bounce back and demand for generative AI continues to grow.

Threads hits 175 mn users on first anniversary
Threads hits 175 mn users on first anniversary
by  AFP

Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a year after its out-of-the-blue launch. Threads, which hit app stores on July 5 last year, is a spin-off of Instagram and is intended to be a rival to X, formerly known as Twitter, after that platform alienated many users and advertisers following Elon Musk's purchase in 2022.