In this article: Google’s emissions have increased by nearly 50% over five years This development has made it more difficult for Google to achieve its goal of eliminating carbon emissions by 2030 This is as per a new environmental report generated by the tech giant https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/investments/esg-investing/googles-ai-push-raises-emissions-hindering-carbon-goals/387139
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In this article: In May, Microsoft Corp. and G42 (UAE artificial intelligence firm) announced plans to spend $1 billion on projects in Kenya, including a geothermal-powered data center. The deal involved input from the US and UAE governments and coincided with a Washington summit between President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto. Proponents see […]
In this article: A few years ago, Dan Hendrycks was a student at the University of California at Berkeley finishing his computer science Ph.D. He is now one of the most influential up-and-coming figures in AI safety and policy. Fears over the world-ending potential of AI have faded somewhat since May 2023, his new nonprofit, […]
In this article: The Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals report surveyed more than 1,200 professionals employed in legal, risk, tax and accounting, compliance, and global trade fields. The article present the results, segmented by: Regulating AI Navigating the challenges of using AI Ethical cases of using AI https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/blog/navigate-ethical-and-regulatory-issues-of-using-ai/
In this article: One of China’s leading advocates for artificial intelligence safeguards says international collaboration is key https://www.ft.com/content/bec98c98-53aa-4c17-9adf-0c3729087556
In this article: Watchdog sees issues from chips to ‘front end’ user interfaces Mundt: Big Tech power is the number one issue worldwide https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-26/ai-will-fuel-antitrust-fires-big-tech-s-german-nemesis-warns
In this article: The EU risks falling behind China and the US on AI if the bloc focuses too much on regulation, according to Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands. Constantijn is the special representative for Techleap, a Dutch startup accelerator that works to help local startups grow internationally by boosting their access to new technologies […]
In this article: Advanced data analytics and AI present new and complex challenges of data legitimacy. AI-generated hallucinations and deceptive outputs can distort business insights. These issues can also erode basic trust in AI technologies. Addressing these challenges today is crucial for organizations. This article advises on the need for concrete guidelines will be provided […]
In this article: Artificial intelligence was front-and center in Washington’s 2024 legislative session. Lawmakers considered several AI bills and settled on a task force to advise the Legislature on AI issues. AWB urged lawmakers to take a cautious and thoughtful approach when it comes to regulating this swiftly moving technology. WA lawmakers look to balance […]
In this article: Fund says governments should do more to protect their economies in face of massive potential labour disruptions IMF warns of ‘profound concerns’ over rising inequality from AI (ft.com)
