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Chip war: what are semiconductors and why are they at the heart of a ‘technology cold war’?
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05.02.2024
Chip war: what are semiconductors and why are they at the heart of a ‘technology cold war’?
What’s small, powerful and probably at the tip of your finger right now? Every day, we handle multiple chips —…
Companies are collecting your personal data. Here’s what you need to know
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05.02.2024
Companies are collecting your personal data. Here’s what you need to know
In early 2023, the European Union’s top three institutions banned TikTok from staff devices. Governments from the United States to…
EVs explained: How do electric cars actually work and are they really better than traditional cars?
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05.02.2024
EVs explained: How do electric cars actually work and are they really better than traditional cars?
We’ve all heard of Elon Musk, the somewhat eccentric, technology-loving entrepreneur. The billionaire is hardly ever out of the headlines…
Humanitarian organisations invest in AI to improve their work
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05.02.2024
Humanitarian organisations invest in AI to improve their work
AI can be used for an infinite number of tasks. It can answer your questions, produce images, or even create…
AI and gender: why does artificial intelligence often have feminine traits?
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22.01.2024
AI and gender: why does artificial intelligence often have feminine traits?
To the question, «Does artificial intelligence have a gender?», ChatGPT simply answers: «I don’t have a gender or a personal…
Can I become friends with an AI avatar on the Replika app?
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22.01.2024
Can I become friends with an AI avatar on the Replika app?
With ChatGPT on every computer, the Snapchat bot, and chatbots on shopping sites, it’s increasingly difficult to avoid artificial intelligence…
AI: ChatGPT consumes more energy than a traditional Internet search
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22.01.2024
AI: ChatGPT consumes more energy than a traditional Internet search
AIs don’t drink water, but data centres, where artificial intelligence systems are trained, use a lot of it to cool…
‘Violating and dehumanising’: How AI deepfakes are being used to target women
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22.01.2024
‘Violating and dehumanising’: How AI deepfakes are being used to target women
Deepfake technology has soared in popularity over the last few years, and it never has been easier to make them,…