Dr Tom McClelland on the consequences of AI consciousness, Michael Webb on protecting creative industries, and Prof Virginia Dignum and Prof Wendy Hall on the need for a global regulatory framework
Experts say mandatory reporting on energy and water use is needed to avoid irreparable damage to environment
Wide-ranging investigation says impact on work likely to be profound, but opinion on risk of human extinction varies
As natural disasters make need to cut CO2 emissions clearer than ever, energy demand of AI systems is about to soar
As PM pins hopes on AI, what effect will building energy-hungry datacentres have on Labour’s clean power pledge?
Downing Street says prime minster has ‘full confidence’ in chancellor and will be working with her ‘in role of chancellor’ for the whole of this parliament
Downing Street says prime minster has ‘full confidence’ in chancellor and will be working with her ‘in role of chancellor’ for the whole of this parliament
Friends of the Earth calls on government to rein in growth of datacentres for fear they could increase fossil fuel use
Experts are optimistic about energy and drug production breakthroughs but also fear its potential misuse
If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up
In today’s newsletter: Google will soon use nuclear reactors to run its AI datacentres. What are the economic, ethical and environmental implications?
Event will push for greater transparency and aims to rank AI firms in terms of ability to meet climate goals
New computing infrastructure means big tech is likely to miss emissions targets but they can’t afford to get left behind in a winner takes all market
Microsoft co-founder says efficiencies for technology and electricity grids will outweigh energy use by data centres
The computing power for AI models requires immense – and increasing – amounts of natural resources. Legislation is required to prevent environmental crisis
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