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Microsoft's building data centres out of wood hoping we'll forget AI's made its carbon emissions 29% higher than when it pledged to go 'carbon negative' in 2020
By Nick Evanson published
news Well, they're not entirely made from wood and the computers certainly aren't, so there's still more scope for going totally carbon zero.

An AI-generated website convinced thousands of people to show up to a fake Halloween parade in Ireland, showing how unprepared we are for AI misinformation
By James Bentley published
News The story could be more complicated than we think.

AI-generated Minecraft unveiled, showcasing AI's unlimited ability to copy things but worse
By James Bentley published
News 'AI, make me a version of this game but kinda bad.'

UK prime minister reckons new laws will help publishers fight back against unapproved AI data scraping
By Nick Evanson published
news 'This landmark legislation will help rebalance the relationship between online platforms and those, such as publishers, who rely on them.'

A new AI image generator has popped up without a named creator or any explanation, and it's seemingly already surpassing its competition
By James Bentley published
News A new foe has appeared!

An AI version of a beloved British broadcaster who died last year is doing an 'autonomous' podcast series
By Rich Stanton published
Sir Michael Parkinson becomes Sir AI Parkinson.

Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all making AI systems that will run your PC for you, doing online tasks like filling out forms, research, and even a spot of shopping
By Nick Evanson published
news Wall-E isn't a film, it's a prophecy.

Generative AI is dividing RPG fans: Can AI really play Dungeons & Dragons, and should it?
By Jody Macgregor published
AI DM You taught an AI to play chess? Great. Now teach it to run a Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition campaign in the Planescape setting using the 2024 rules.
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