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The US grid can’t handle the drain of growing generative AI energy use

The growth of generative AI requires huge amounts of water and energy and the US grid is struggling to cope. As AI has taken off in the last few years, new data centers are popping up across the country to … Continue reading

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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – Release date, trailers, platforms, and everything we know

If you played Portkey Games’ Hogwarts Legacy and wondered why Quidditch wasn’t a prominent feature, it’s because there’s a whole new game dedicated to the brutal wizarding sport. This is called Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and we have a bunch … Continue reading

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US claims TikTok sent user data on abortion and gun control to China

The U.S. Department of Justice has claimed that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have gathered “bulk” data on users’ views on gun control, abortion, and religion, and sent it to China. The information was reportedly collected through an internal … Continue reading

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Fallout: London developers announce fixes after troubled launch

Developers behind the fan-created modification Fallout: London have announced they are working on a fix after the game faced a number of challenges during its release last week. Gamers complained on Reddit that it “frequently” crashed, and a user stated … Continue reading

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UK regulator to probe Google’s links with Anthropic

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom (UK) is launching a probe into Google’s partnership with a rival AI company, Anthropic. The CMA – the UK’s main competition regulator – is concerned about Google’s heavy investment in … Continue reading

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Why GTA 6 leak reaction surprised ex-Rockstar developer

A former Rockstar Games developer has said that recent leaks about Grand Theft Auto 6 were not a big deal, despite it being one of the biggest data breaches in the history of the games industry. In a recent interview … Continue reading

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New York subway AI scanners met with skepticism from locals and civil liberties advocates

AI-powered scanners in New York have received a mixed response from New Yorkers as a potential lawsuit looms. Launched on Friday, July 26, a pilot program in New York involved using AI-powered scanners to prevent people from taking weapons into … Continue reading

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Instagram AI starts letting people create versions of themselves

Instagram is rolling out AI Studio, a feature that allows users to create AI versions of themselves to share online. Starting with a gradual rollout in the US, Instagram Creators will soon be able to create and share AI characters, … Continue reading

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Xbox One update issues spark worries around game preservation

Some Xbox One consoles are reportedly not fully functioning after a recent failed system update. Not every unit from the original launch in 2013 is thought to be impacted but the error has been found on both new and used … Continue reading

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Top 4 Meme Coins to Watch in the Upcoming Bull Market

As the cryptocurrency market gears up for an anticipated bull run, Bitcoin will likely lead with significant gains, followed by major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana. Following that, popular meme coins like Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Dogecoin could increase in … Continue reading

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