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Bacteria that can mine rare-earth elements from wastewater identified

News Mar 2, 2023

Bacteria that can mine rare-earth elements from wastewater identified

German researchers have identified bacteria that such critical minerals from wastewater

conor 1 min read

News Sep 6, 2023

Global cooperation urgently needed to govern risks of advanced AI, warns report

A new kind of flexible governance that can match and anticipate the pace of AI change and can provide the necessary safeguards is required, say experts in a new report focused on he transition to AGI—a distillation of interviews and collected insights from 55 global AI experts

amara_angelica 3 min read

UNESCO's Pivotal Forum for Nurturing Ethical AI Governance

Mindbytes Feb 2, 2024

UNESCO's Pivotal Forum for Nurturing Ethical AI Governance

?? UNESCO's AI Forum unites 194 nations! ? Feb 5-6. Discussing ? AI governance, ethical standards & global cooperation. ? Joining forces for AI that benefits all! #EthicalAI #UNESCOForum ??

lewisfarrell 2 min read

AI's Dirty Secret: The Shocking Carbon Footprint of the Technology That Powers Our Lives

News Mar 9, 2023

AI's Dirty Secret: The Shocking Carbon Footprint of the Technology That Powers Our Lives

AI's rapid growth is causing a massive increase in carbon emissions. Experts call for transparency and efficiency.

lewisfarrell 1 min read

How AI is Revolutionizing Global Problem Solving: Insights from a New Study

News Feb 28, 2023

How AI is Revolutionizing Global Problem Solving: Insights from a New Study

AI can foresee megatrend evolution and remedies, improving comprehension.

lewisfarrell 1 min read