Is AI’s energy consumption the industry’s dirty little secret?
Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of modern business, promising transformative efficiencies across industries. But as AI adoption accelerates, so does its energy consumption. The environmental footprint of AI models, particularly large-scale generative models, remains largely opaque, raising concerns about sustainability in an era of mounting pressure to curb carbon emissions. A new benchmark for […]
UK shifts AI focus to security amid rising cyber threats
The UK government has repositioned its AI Safety Institute as the UK AI Security Institute, sharpening its focus on the national security risks artificial intelligence poses. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle announced the move at the Munich Security Conference and underscored the government’s commitment to tackling AI-driven cyber threats, fraud, and the development of AI-enabled weaponry. […]