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Researchers Conduct Study on the Carbon Footprint of AI Text and Image Generation
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the AI community platform Hugging Face joined forces for a study on the environmental impact of certain types of AI, Engadget reported first.The beginning of the study, which was published online, notes the widespread rise of AI products and the systems that power them, the goal to implement the technology “comes at a steep cost to the environment, given the amount of energy these systems require and the amount of carbon that they emit.”Researchers compared the functions of various machine-learning models, considering both single-task models and those with multiple uses, and logged the cost of the energy and the carbon emitted from them when tasked to perform a given task 1,000 times on a select set of data.For instance, a model may have to res...
Researchers Conduct Study on the Carbon Footprint of AI Text and Image Generation
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the AI community platform Hugging Face joined forces for a study on the environmental impact of certain types of AI, Engadget reported first.The beginning of the study, which was published online, notes the widespread rise of AI products and the systems that power them, the goal to implement the technology “comes at a steep cost to the environment, given the amount of energy these systems require and the amount of carbon that they emit.”Researchers compared the functions of various machine-learning models, considering both single-task models and those with multiple uses, and logged the cost of the energy and the carbon emitted from them when tasked to perform a given task 1,000 times on a select set of data.For instance, a model may have to res...
In firing Altman, OpenAI’s board wanted to keep the element of surprise
/ The old board also believed Microsoft would be fine with Altman’s ouster. By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. Share this story Illustration: The Verge We still don’t know the whole story around the conflict between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s board, but more and more is leaking out. A new report, from The New Yorker, alleges that OpenAI’s old board deliberately excluded Microsoft after initially voting to expel Sam Altman as CEO, and they actually believed the company would back them. In the sprawling story, New Yorker reported Microsoft executives were blindsided by the decision to oust Sam Altman, possibly to prevent Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella from warning Altman w...
SpaceX will take some Amazon satellites to space
/ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will shuttle some of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites into space in 2025. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image: Amazon Amazon is enlisting the help of one of its biggest rivals to shuttle its Project Kuiper internet satellites into space. The company will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket for three launches beginning in 2025, Amazon announced on Friday. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite program that could eventually provide users across the globe with internet connectivity. Amazon launched its first two Project Kuiper test satellites into space in October, where it managed to connect to the inter...
Xalavier Nelson Jr. Is The Future of The Video Game Industry
Becoming a video game developer and opening up a video game studio usually requires a particular path that most involved in the industry follow. But for Xalavier Nelson Jr., he decided to pave his own path, leading to the development of one of the year's best Indie games.
‘GTA 6’ New Trailer Arrives December 5, Gamers React
We made it y'all. It's been a long time coming, but we now know when the first trailer for GTA 6 is dropping.
‘GTA 6’ New Trailer Arrives December 5, Gamers React
We made it y'all. It's been a long time coming, but we now know when the first trailer for GTA 6 is dropping.
Scrutiny is mounting on how Meta keeps kids safe
/ A series of reports by The Wall Street Journal are coinciding with increased scrutiny of Meta’s child safety measures in the EU and US. By Mia Sato, platforms and communities reporter with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. Share this story Illustration: Nick Barclay / The Verge In a blog post published today, Meta says it’s expanding and updating its child safety features aimed at protecting kids — even as reports pile up about how its platforms recommend content sexualizing children. Over the course of several months, The Wall Street Journal has detailed how Instagram and Facebook serve up inappropriate and sexual child-related content to users. In June, a report detailed how Instagram connects a network of accounts...
Axel Arigato and Transparent Launch Upcycled Speaker Made From Sneaker Soles
Swedish label Axel Arigato is stepping into tech with the right foot forward, joining forces with audio titan Transparent for an upcycled speaker release. The collaborative product supplies a sustainable solution to discarded sneaker soles, refitting harmful materials into something new. Transparent creates audio appliances with clear accents, exhibiting raw materials in inventive formats. The limited-edition gadget is designed with state-of-the-art technology for supreme sound quality with a sleek aesthetic that doubles as home decor. Axel Arigato and Transparent's limited-edition speaker utilizes discarded rubber soles left behind by manufacturers. They are combined into a unique "skin" that complements the exterior with textured finishes. The easy-to-use speaker can be dismantled for sw...
The Xbox Series X is now just $349
/ The flagship Xbox is $150 off on a huge sale. Plus, a few more of today’s notable deals. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. A new all-time low for Microsoft’s obelisk of a console.Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It’s the best time to buy an Xbox right now, as the Xbox Series X is selling for just $349. You can get Microsoft’s flagship console at either Amazon or Walmart and save $150. Xbox may not have all the heavy-hitter console exclusives these days like Sony’s PlayStation and its cadre of AAA single-player experiences, but ...
Furiosa’s first trailer teases the origins of one of the Mad Max saga’s best characters
/ In the trailer for Warner Bros.’s Mad Max: Fury Road prequel from director George Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy is a woman on a mission in an apocalyptic wasteland. By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Share this story Mad Max: Fury Road had a lot of fantastic things going for it, but few shined quite as brilliantly as Charlize Theron’s tough-as-nails take on Imperator Furiosa. The character was a testament to how many more fascinating stories George Miller could dream up for his beloved apocalyptic franchise. And while Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s eponymous antihero might look a bit different in the Fury Road spin-off’s first trailer, it seems like ...
Resident Evil 4 remake will add VR mode in December
/ VR Mode will also feature a shooting range to help players get used to weapons and controls. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku. Share this story Image: Capcom The Resident Evil 4 remake will soon get a change in perspective. On December 8th, the PS5 version of RE4 will get a free update adding VR mode to the game. “Resident Evil 4 VR Mode supports the full main story campaign and delivers an added level of immersion to Leon S. Kennedy’s harrowing rescue mission,” read the press release. “The experience lets players see the terrifying world directly through Leon’s eyes and soak in his surroundings with the 4K HDR display of PlayStation VR2.” If the prospect of gunning down zomb...
