AI Data Centers: What to Know About Their Water and Energy UseWhen people find out I'm a journalist who covers AI, they often ask about the drastic energy consumption of AI data centers. Are these centers using up all of our drinking water? How is this tech affecting the environment? Is AI going to kill us all? The questions range from curious to downright dystopian. Sam Altman, the CEO of...

AT&T's New App Bundles Mobile and Home Internet Along With an AI AssistantAT&T is releasing a new app on Wednesday, replacing the MyAT&T app previously used to manage account options for both mobile and broadband customers. It incorporates a new AI-based chat assistant, parental controls and more details about call and data usage.Typically, an app release isn't newsworthy on its...

DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing ‘millions of computers and devices’ The former boss of a U.S. maker of hacking and surveillance tools stole and sold technology that can hack millions of computers and people worldwide, U.S. prosecutors have confirmed for the first time. In October, Australian national Peter Williams, 39, pleaded guilty to selling...

At least 11 killed after military cargo plane crashes in BoliviaBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe incident happened at El Alto International Airport (file image)At least 11 people have been killed after a military cargo plane crashed in El Alto, Bolivia's second largest city, according to media reports quoting fire officials. The incident happened at 18:20 local time (22:20 GMT) on Friday as the...

NYT Connections is a fun word game from The New York Times that challenges players to find connections between different words. The goal is to discover the common themes or links that unite the words presented to you. It’s a great way to test your vocabulary and thinking skills while having a good time. To play, you’ll be given a set of words, and your task is to group them based on their...