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    Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?

    Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?

    Jul 22, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    The rapid growth of AI has driven demand for powerful GPUs, but these chips come with significant environmental consequences. From energy-hungry data centers to toxic manufacturing and mounting e-waste, the costs are often overlooked. As tech companies build more data centers, communities face rising pollution, water scarcity, and health risks. This article explores the full lifecycle impact of GPUs, from raw material extraction to disposal.
    Google’s AI cited Facebook 19.5 million times, new research finds

    Google’s AI cited Facebook 19.5 million times, new research finds

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    New research from BrightEdge reveals that Google's AI increasingly relies on social media platforms as primary sources for its answers. Facebook alone appears in 19.5 million AI Overviews, with Instagram and TikTok also contributing significantly. This shift requires brands to rethink visibility strategies beyond traditional website ranking.
    A Korean AI model scores every possible driving path for safety before the car moves. CVPR called it a highlight.

    A Korean AI model scores every possible driving path for safety before the car moves. CVPR called it a highlight.

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Seoul National University's SafeDrive model generates multiple driving trajectories, scores each for safety using sensor data, and picks the safest one. It earned a CVPR highlight, a first for a Korean end-to-end autonomous driving paper. The model is integrated into a national reference model and being tested with domestic companies for commercial deployment.
    IQE bets on AI data-centre demand to drive 20% sales growth in 2026

    IQE bets on AI data-centre demand to drive 20% sales growth in 2026

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    IQE, a Cardiff-based compound semiconductor wafer maker, forecasts over 20% revenue growth in 2026, propelled by surging AI data-centre demand for its indium phosphide products. This comes after a difficult 2025 where sales fell 18% to £97.3m. The company’s photonics division rose 15%, but wireless slumped 40%.
    Neo exits stealth with $100M from a16z and Bessemer to build a control layer for agentic AI software

    Neo exits stealth with $100M from a16z and Bessemer to build a control layer for agentic AI software

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Neo, founded by former SentinelOne, Wiz, and Palo Alto Networks executives, has raised $100M from a16z and Bessemer to build a real-time control layer for agentic AI software in enterprises. With only 5% of apps agentic in 2025 but expected to reach 40% by 2026, Neo aims to give SecOps teams visibility and policy enforcement over AI agents and agentic-enabled applications. The platform inventories agents, scores risks, maps actions to users, and enforces controls natively, positioning itself as the foundational layer for enterprise AI security.
    A Chinese AI lab just built a giant data centre with no Nvidia inside

    A Chinese AI lab just built a giant data centre with no Nvidia inside

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Z.AI, formerly known as Zhipu, has activated a massive 1-gigawatt data center powered exclusively by Chinese-made chips, avoiding Nvidia entirely. The facility contains several computing clusters each with more than 10,000 chips. This move challenges US export restrictions and demonstrates China's growing capability in AI hardware.
    Coupe du monde

    Coupe du monde

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    BTS a marqué l'histoire en se produisant à la mi-temps de la finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026 au Stade de France. Après deux ans de service militaire obligatoire, le groupe sud-coréen a fait un retour émouvant avec leur nouvel album 'ARIRANG', qui s'est écoulé à 4 millions d'exemplaires le premier jour. Leur tournée mondiale les a menés jusqu'à ce moment exceptionnel, alliant K-pop et football dans un spectacle millimétré.
    The Weeknd au Stade de France : horaires, première partie...voici toutes les infos pratiques

    The Weeknd au Stade de France : horaires, première partie...voici toutes les infos pratiques

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    The Weeknd revient au Stade de France pour quatre concerts exceptionnels dans le cadre de son After Hours Til Dawn Tour. Découvrez les horaires, les premières parties, les itinéraires en transports en commun, les objets autorisés et interdits, ainsi que les restrictions de circulation. Préparez votre venue pour profiter pleinement de ces shows inoubliables.
    Une bonne nouvelle pour Lula : Les feux à un niveau historiquement bas en 2025 en Amazonie brésilienne

    Une bonne nouvelle pour Lula : Les feux à un niveau historiquement bas en 2025 en Amazonie brésilienne

    Jul 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    In 2025, the Brazilian Amazon experienced its lowest number of fires since records began in 1985, a dramatic turnaround from the devastating 2024 season. The data, released by MapBiomas, is seen as a political boost for President Lula as he campaigns for re-election. While the Amazon saw major reductions, the Cerrado savanna continued to burn at high levels, and experts warn a coming El Niño could reverse progress.
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