AI Overviews in Google Search now available in six new countries
Google's AI Overviews feature, launched in the US, has been criticized for poor usability but is expanding to six more countries despite the backlash. [ more ]
How AI Is Fueling a Boom in Data Centers and Energy Demand
AI's massive impact on energy consumption through data centers is escalating rapidly, with projections of doubling electricity demand by 2026.
The rise of data centers driven by AI poses significant challenges in energy consumption, potentially hindering climate change mitigation efforts. [ more ]