Top 10 AI news
AI could account for nearly half of datacentre power usage ‘by end of year’
AI systems are projected to consume nearly half of all datacentre electricity by the end of 2025, according to new analysis. The International Energy Agency warns that by the end of the decade, global datacentre energy needs could rival the entire consumption of Japan.
OpenAI buys iPhone architect’s startup for $6.4bn
OpenAI has acquired the startup led by Jony Ive, the designer behind the iPhone, for $6.4 billion. The move signals OpenAI’s ambitions to create a new generation of AI-native hardware devices.
iPhone design guru and OpenAI chief promise an AI device revolution
Jony Ive and Sam Altman are collaborating to launch a new family of AI-powered devices, aiming to revolutionize the way people interact with technology.
‘Every person that clashed with him has left’: the rise, fall and spectacular comeback of Sam Altman
Sam Altman’s tumultuous journey at OpenAI has seen him ousted and then spectacularly reinstated as CEO, with many former adversaries departing the company.
Fortnite returns to iPhone app store in US, ending exile imposed by Apple
Fortnite is back on the iPhone app store in the US after a long ban by Apple, marking a significant shift in the ongoing dispute between Epic Games and Apple.
Scattered Spider is focus of NCA inquiry into cyber-attacks against UK retailers
The National Crime Agency is investigating the hacking group Scattered Spider for a series of cyber-attacks targeting major UK retailers.
Most AI chatbots easily tricked into giving dangerous responses, study finds
A new study reveals that most AI chatbots can be easily manipulated into providing harmful or dangerous advice, raising concerns about their safety and reliability.
US chip export controls are a ‘failure’ because they spur Chinese development, Nvidia boss says
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has criticized US chip export controls, arguing that they have failed and instead accelerated China’s domestic semiconductor development.
Draining cities dry: the giant tech companies queueing up to build datacentres in drought-hit Latin America
Major tech companies are building datacentres in Latin America, raising concerns about water usage in regions already suffering from severe droughts.
Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms
Chinese carmakers are integrating karaoke systems into vehicles, reflecting their growing influence and innovation in the global automotive market.
‘I was watching osprey for five hours a day’: how the world fell in love with nature live streams
Nature live streams have become a global phenomenon, with viewers spending hours watching wildlife and finding comfort in the natural world online.
The one change that worked: I’ve ditched streaming for CDs – and fallen in love with music all over again
A personal account of rediscovering the joy of music by switching from streaming services back to physical CDs.
Google’s cut-price Android winner
The Google Pixel 9a offers impressive features at a budget-friendly price, making it a standout choice among Android smartphones.
Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out with its unique design and a real zoom camera, offering strong competition in the mid-range Android market.
Apple’s cheapest new phone
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