Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024

Carbon Neutral Regulation in AI Training

The UK’s electricity was the cleanest ever in 2024, new Carbon Brief analysis shows, with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per unit falling by more than two-thirds in a decade. This is because the UK has phased out coal and is now getting less than half as much electricity from burning fossil fuels as a decade […]

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Most people take boiling water for granted. For Associate Professor Matteo Bucci, uncovering the physics behind boiling has been a decade-long journey filled with unexpected challenges and new insights. The seemingly simple phenomenon is extremely hard to study in complex systems like nuclear reactors, and yet it sits at the core of a wide range […]

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AI has become ubiquitous. A post-pandemic appetite for greater efficiency, responsiveness, and intelligence has fueled a competitive race among the world’s leading tech players. In just the last few years, AI has grown from an emerging fringe technology for highly-specialized use cases to something easily accessible through any connected device. In fact, 33% of all venture […]

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Jay Ferro is the Chief Information, Technology and Product Officer at Clario, he has over 25 years of experience leading Information Technology and Product teams, with a strong focus on data protection and a passion for creating technologies and products that make a meaningful impact. Before joining Clario, Jay held senior leadership roles, including CIO, […]

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Data center operators are gambling millions on outdated cooling technology. The conversation around data center cooling isn’t just changing—it’s being completely redefined by the economics of AI. The stakes have never been higher. The rapid advancement of AI has transformed data center economics in ways few predicted. When a single rack of AI servers costs […]

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Anthony Tobelaim is the Co-founder & CPO of Siit. He previously worked at Aircall as a Senior Director of Partnership EMEA & APAC. Siit empowers IT and internal operations teams with a modern platform designed to simplify and streamline service management processes from start to finish. Unlike traditional systems that begin with forms or apps, […]

Donate now Happy New Year! We hope you’re celebrating it with a couple of loved ones. 🎆 2024 is drawing to a close, but there’s still time to support critical climate journalism by making a tax-deductible donation to Hothouse by midnight. Through Hothouse’s participation in NewsMatch, your contribution will be doubled dollar-for-dollar—up to $1,000 per […]

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Forrester predicts one in five US and EMEA retailers will launch customer-facing GenAI applications in 2025. Enhanced product search, personalized recommendations, and improved category navigation are top use cases. So why did automated interactions cause the US’s customer experience score to decline by 5% in 2023—the lowest since 2015—and what can retailers learn from this […]

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Jean-Louis Quéguiner is the Founder and CEO of Gladia. He previously served as Group Vice President of Data, AI, and Quantum Computing at OVHcloud, one of Europe’s leading cloud providers. He holds a Master’s Degree in Symbolic AI from the University of Québec in Canada and Arts et Métiers ParisTech in Paris. Over the course […]

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Andrew Ng’s assertion that artificial intelligence is the new electricity captures the impact and potential of AI across various sectors. However, many individuals may shy away from merging coding and AI due to the belief that advanced coding skills are mandatory. Bursting this myth reveals a world of opportunities for those without a programming background. […]

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The cybersecurity industry has always faced an uphill battle, and the challenges today are steeper and more widespread than ever before. Though organizations are adopting more and more digital tools to optimize operations and increase efficiency, they are simultaneously increasing their attack surface – the extent of vulnerable entry points hackers might exploit – making […]

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Nicole Clark, CEO and founder of Trellis, created the legal analytics platform to address challenges she faced as a litigator. Drawing from her experience in business litigation, she began aggregating state trial court data to tailor legal arguments and improve case outcomes. Recognizing its potential, she expanded Trellis to democratize access to legal insights. With […]

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As someone who’s spent countless hours wrestling with Photoshop’s endless menus and steep learning curve, I was blown away by how user-friendly Picsart is. Picsart is an all-in-one creative platform with tools for photo and video editing, AI features, and a vast library of templates, stickers, and effects. In this Picsart review, I’ll discuss the […]

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, changing healthcare, education, and entertainment. But behind all that change is a hard truth: AI needs much data to work. A few big tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI have most of that data, giving them a significant advantage. By securing exclusive contracts, building closed ecosystems, and buying […]

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Here’s the thing no one talks about: the most sophisticated AI model in the world is useless without the right fuel. That fuel is data—and not just any data, but high-quality, purpose-built, and meticulously curated datasets. Data-centric AI flips the traditional script. Instead of obsessing over squeezing incremental gains out of model architectures, it’s about […]

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AI retail tools have moved far beyond simple automation and data crunching. Today’s platforms dive deep into the subtle patterns of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and operational efficiency – finding hidden opportunities that even experienced retailers might miss. What makes these tools particularly useful is their ability to process millions of micro-decisions simultaneously, from optimal […]

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how industries work and our daily lives. But even the most intelligent AI systems can make mistakes. One big problem is AI hallucinations, where the system produces false or made-up information. This is a serious issue in healthcare, law, and finance, where getting things right is critical. Though Large Language […]