OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making headlines with his ambitious plan to secure an unprecedented $7 trillion for a new AI Chip company. Altman is actively engaging in discussions with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other countries to explore potential funding opportunities for this groundbreaking venture. At the core of Altman’s plan […]
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a fundamental system of ocean currents, is teetering on the brink of collapse. This potential catastrophe is driven by escalating global temperatures, a result of unchecked climate change, according to a revelatory study published in Science Advances. The AMOC, responsible for maintaining the delicate balance of heat and salt […]
In recent years, Topanga, California has been facing increasingly hazardous weather conditions, including severe mudslides and flooding. Experts attribute these adverse weather patterns to climate change. The latest storm to hit the area marked the third-wettest two-day period in Los Angeles’ history, underlining the severity of the situation. The extreme weather in Topanga is a […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Emissions trading, colloquially known as “cap and trade,” is a powerful method used for limiting and regulating pollution levels. This system, which is flexible and adaptable, involves the establishment of a set pollution limit. Alongside this limit, tradable allowances are also created, allowing for a specific amount of pollutant […]
EasyJet, the UK-based budget airline, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) awarding it an A- score. The CDP is a non-profit organization that supports companies in disclosing their environmental impact in a bid to reduce carbon emissions globally. The A- rating acknowledges easyJet’s dedication to carbon efficiency […]
Global warming is no longer a distant threat but a stark reality that has crossed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius over the past 12 months for the first time in history. A concerning statistic to note is that this past year was 1.52 degrees hotter on average than pre-industrial temperatures, with January being […]
OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research lab, is making significant strides in automation technology. Their latest development involves agent software that aims to automate complex tasks, providing users with the convenience of delegating web-based responsibilities to intelligent assistants. With OpenAI’s agent software, users can hand over control of their devices, allowing the agents to efficiently […]
The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been launched by the Biden Administration, bringing together more than 200 representatives from major AI rivals such as Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA. This consortium aims to develop and deploy safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence, in response to President Biden’s Executive Order to set safety […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that doesn’t often make headlines, but it is one that has profound implications for our oceans and our planet as a whole. It is marked by the expulsion of zooxanthellae, a type of algae that gives corals their vibrant colors. More often than not, […]
New York Attorney, Jae Lee, recently came under fire for using an AI tool, ChatGPT, to cite a nonexistent case in a legal filing while appealing the dismissal of her client’s medical malpractice lawsuit. The case in question, Bourguignon v. Coordinated Behavioral Health Services, was found to be untraceable by the 2nd Circuit court, and […]