Month: February 2024
AI can be green: Fire up the GPUs
- András Joós & Joseph Sidley
- February 6, 2024
The energy footprint of training and running AI models is a drop in the ocean compared to what these models make possible for the major environmental benefits now, and in the future. We believe we should be training more models rather than handicapping development. A subject of much debate is the increased environmental impact of […]
Read MoreDigital Sugar: Consequences of unethical recommender systems
- Mark Mitrani & Dany Pais Da Silva
- February 4, 2024
Introduction We are spending more and more time online. The average internet user spends over 2 hours on social networking platforms daily. These platforms are powered by recommendation systems, complex algorithms that use machine learning to determine what content should be shown to the user based on their personal data and usage history. In the […]
Read MoreAn Opportunity or a Disaster? AI’s Impact on the Climate Crisis is More Complicated than You Think
- Arda Ergin & Mert Unveren
- February 4, 2024
The (Potential) Opportunity Improving energy efficiency in various industries, assisting the renewable energy grid management, allowing intelligent waste recycling, and assisting environmental policy-making. All of these ways of mitigating the climate crisis, and many more, are being made possible thanks to the increased capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Various academics (for example, see Cowls et […]
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence: A Colonial Tool that can be De-Colonized
- Elmamoune Bouchareb and Maria Ismini Katsouli
- February 4, 2024
By Elmamoune Bouchareb and Maria Ismini Katsouli Western colonial domination over the Global South occurred betweenthe 15th and 20th centuries, during which European countries exertedpower and dominance over regions in Africa, Asia and the Americas. European colonial powers accumulated vast amounts of resources and wealth through the extractive appropriation of colonized lands. Extracting natural resources […]
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence: a Dividing Force
- Anurag
- February 4, 2024
On March 22nd 2023 an open letter urged all AI laboratories to ‘immediately pause for at least six months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. This letter was signed by technological stalwarts like Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque along with thousands of other people including […]
Read MoreRobots Among Us: The Future of Human-Robot Relationships
- Anna Schipper & Ilinca Dumitras
- February 4, 2024
The fast-paced evolution of social robots is leading to discussion on various aspects of our lives. In this article, we want to highlight the question: What effects might human-robot relationships have on our psychological well-being, and what are the risks and benefits involved? Humans form all sorts of relationships – with each other, animals, and […]
Read MoreDecoding the Dirty Side of Big Data: Environmental Unsustainability Revealed and Solutions Unveiled
- Keira Zieboll & Mees Veldt
- February 4, 2024
In the relentless march of technological progress, the dirty underbelly of our data-centric world emerges. As our reliance on big data grows, so too does its impact on our environment. Unseen and often overlooked, the colossal energy consumption of data centers poses a dire threat to our planet’s delicate balance. By 2025, these data centers […]
Read MoreDon’t panic: AGI may steal your coffee mug, but it’ll also make sure you have time for that coffee break.
- J. Cai & A. Gorelova
- February 4, 2024
AGI in the Future Workplace In envisioning the future of work in the era of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), there exists apprehension among individuals regarding the potential displacement of their employment roles by AGI or AI in general. AGI is an artificial general intelligence that can be used in different fields, as it is defined […]
Read MoreLet AI Take Over: Repetitive Tasks
- M.T.T. Vu & K.A. Wahjuwibowo
- February 4, 2024
“AI will take over the world!” An exclamation that is becoming increasingly popular with the widespread, yet minimal, knowledge of AI to the general public. What about AI taking over jobs? Which jobs will be in danger? Will I be in danger? While these are all valid concerns, the media tends to primarily shed light […]
Read MoreRedefining the Teacher’s Role: How AI will Revolutionize the Education System
- Jakob Walter & Paul Koole
- February 4, 2024
Imagine a classroom where every lesson is tailored just for you, where support is available 24/7, and where learning feels more like discovery than drudgery. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie. It is here and now, thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence in education. Already, AI is making waves in schools and […]
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