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Read moreCan AI save the planet before it wrecks it
Oct 6, 2026
The debate over artificial intelligence is raging. Some say it’s our best hope for solving the climate crisis. Others warn it might just wipe out humanity. Between those two extreme futures is a much less hypothetical reality – AI’s huge impact on our environment, and on emissions, now. Analyst and advocate Ketan Joshi helps us unpack what’s at stake for the climate as the AI buildout ramps up, and how much progress this technology has made so far when it comes to emissions cuts.
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What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.
Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how the Anthropic chief executive’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.
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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: The Single-Task Gadget of Our Times
E-book reader sales are soaring as consumers seek technology offering respite from social media and artificial intelligence hype. It’s even better in color.
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Global travel sector grows despite headwinds
The global tourism sector is growing, despite conflicts and economic uncertainty. That's the finding of a new report by World Travel Market, which says the number of international arrivals is set to hit a record 1.57 billion in 2026.
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Are Rice Krispies healthy? Dietician's verdict on the cereal after major recipe change - and the surprising benefit of eating a bowl before a workout
The morning favourite has changed recipe, replacing grains of rice with wheat and rice flour - finely milled grains that are digested faster. But has this made them any worse for your health?
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Astronauts complete major ISS upgrade with final solar array installation during spacewalk
Astronauts complete major ISS upgrade with final solar array installation during spacewalk Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon began a spacewalk outside the International Space Station airlock to fit and activate the eighth IROSA on the 3B channel of the...
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'Tighty whities' really do damage men's fertility: Study of 27,000 men confirms tight briefs impact sperm quality and sexual function
The question of 'boxers or briefs' has divided men for decades. Now, a study has finally revealed the best option for men concerned with their fertility.
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After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?
Elon Musk bet nearly half a billion dollars that political spending could keep Washington friendly to his sprawling business empire. On Tuesday, that bet came up short. As Democrats recaptured control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, the world’s richest man found himself facing an abruptly altered political landscape. After pouring a record-breaking US$474 million into political groups – overwhelmingly backing Republicans – Musk now faces a divided Washington keen to examine his...
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Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident
The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.
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Could life already exist on Mars? Scientists discover microbes that can THRIVE in extreme conditions found beneath the Red Planet's surface
The hunt for life on Mars may have taken a major step forward as scientists find microbes that could survive on the Red Planet.
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Chinese chipmaker Hua Hong bets big on silicon photonics amid AI boom
China’s second-largest contract chipmaker, Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, is aggressively expanding into silicon photonics, as the company looks to capture the next wave of the global artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. Speaking on an earnings call with analysts on Thursday, Hua Hong chairman and president Bai Peng said the company planned to significantly expand its footprint in silicon photonics – a critical technology used in AI optical modules – during its next major capacity...
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No Intel, no Qualcomm: Huawei unveils desktop built entirely with China-made components
Huawei Technologies has launched its first desktop computer powered by its proprietary operating system, HarmonyOS, touting the device as “100 per cent domestically made” in its latest push for technological self-reliance. The Shenzhen-based company on Thursday unveiled its Qinyun HM650 series desktop computers for enterprise and government users, powered by the self-developed Kirin X90 processor, which debuted in Huawei’s consumer laptops and tablets last year. The tech giant said the new...
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