What The Tech: A.I and your utility bill
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, search for information, and even write emails. But some experts say AI could eventually affect something much closer to home: your monthly electric bill.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, search for information, and even write emails. But some experts say AI could eventually affect something much closer to home: your monthly electric bill.
Apple’s biggest announcement at its Worldwide Developers Conference wasn’t a new iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. It was a new Siri powered by artificial intelligence.
The FTC is enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a law requiring covered platforms and social media companies to remove nonconsensual intimate images after receiving a valid request from a victim.
Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company known for protecting devices from malware and online threats, has integrated its scam detection tools into the AI chatbot Claude.
A lot of people are skipping Google searches altogether and just asking AI. But here’s the problem: they’re not always right. And if you rely on just one, you could be letting yourself up for a mistake.
Before you share something that hits you emotionally, stop. Take a second to look for the source. Search for the original video. See if any legitimate news organizations are reporting on it.
Just because an AI gives you an answer does not mean it is always safe.
I discovered that while asking a simple question about a household chore.
Instead of one dominant chatbot, users now have several powerful AI assistants to choose from. And increasingly, many people are using more than one.
In the U.S. alone, data centers use roughly 4 percent of all electricity generated, but that information comes from a study back in 2023. And that number is expected to more than double as new facilities come online.
One of the most curious commercials of the Super Bowl didn’t feature celebrities, flashy visuals, or even an explanation. It simply urged viewers to reserve their name on a site called AI.com.