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Power-hungry AI is driving a surge in tech giant carbon emissions. Nobody knows what to do about it

Power-hungry AI is driving a surge in tech giant carbon emissions. Nobody knows what to do about it

Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the world has seen an incredible surge in investment, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to one estimate, the amount of computational power used…

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BIS appoints secretary-general and Innovation Hub leaders

BIS appoints secretary-general and Innovation Hub leaders

Bank for International Settlements, Basel The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has appointed Véronique Sani as its new secretary-general, as well as making two senior appointments to its Innovation Hub. Sani is currently president of…

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Oil prices flat amid weak China GDP, US political fallout By Investing.com

Oil prices flat amid weak China GDP, US political fallout By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices were muted in Asian trade on Monday as the dollar firmed in the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, while underwhelming growth data from China presented a…

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A four-day week can work – if staff and employers can deal with the challenges

A four-day week can work – if staff and employers can deal with the challenges

It sounds like a dream for many people currently working five days a week: how about just doing four days and having a long weekend? When the weekends feel too short and the pressure of…

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How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? New study offers an answer

How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? New study offers an answer

One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at…

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Kuwait says government spending must be fixed to control budget growth By Reuters

Kuwait says government spending must be fixed to control budget growth By Reuters

Kuwait (Reuters) -Kuwait’s budget is projected to show a deficit of 5.6 billion dinars ($18.33 billion) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with expenses estimated at 24.5 billion dinars and revenues at 18.9 billion dinars, the…

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Four ways to be a more successful leader

Four ways to be a more successful leader

Who do you think of when asked to name a leader today who is doing an outstanding job? You’re not alone if you’re struggling to find an answer – particularly if you are trying to…

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China and Kazakhstan to co-operate on CBDC research

China and Kazakhstan to co-operate on CBDC research

China and Kazakhstan to co-operate on CBDC research – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content The two Asian central banks set to carry out joint research and training The People’s…

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What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history

What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history

For at least 3,500 years, dingoes have been Australia’s top terrestrial predator. And in current times, they are one of the continent’s most iconic but controversial animals. Dingoes hold significant cultural value, including a long…

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USDA increases US corn production estimate, cuts stocks By Reuters

USDA increases US corn production estimate, cuts stocks By Reuters

By Heather Schlitz (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its estimate for corn production and cut the soybean production forecast on Friday, adjusting its estimates in line with the amount of acres planted…

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