Nature, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01123-xScientists working on artificial intelligence are more confident than the public that the technology will benefit people.

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OnePlus 13T is expected to be launched later this month in China. The phone is said to be a compact offering, with a smaller display, compared to the OnePlus 13, which gets a 6.82-inch LTPO panel. Several teasers about the upcoming smartphone have surfaced online recently. Now, a senior company executive has teased the slim display bezels of the smartphone and even confirmed one of the colours it will be available in. The same official previously revealed that the OnePlus 13T will be offered in three colour options. OnePlus 13T Colourway, Bezel Size TeasedThe OnePlus 13T will be available in a pink colour, OnePlus China President Louis Lee confirmed in a Weibo post. An accompanying image teased the handset against a pink version of the iPhone 16. Compared to the iPhone, the OnePlus 13T's pink option appeared to be lighter shade.In the post, Lee clarifies that all colour variants of the upcoming OnePlus 13T will have a similarly muted "low saturation design (translated from Chinese)" since it is more durable. He added that the pink variant will introduce the "coral velvet glass craft," which is the company's latest glass design technology.Lee had confirmed earlier that the OnePlus 13T will be offered in three colourways. We can expect the company to reveal the two other options soon. The phone will also have a new customisable shortcut key placed on the left edge instead of the alert slider. In another Weibo post, Lee compared the flat screen of the OnePlus 13T against the iPhone 16 Pro display. The latter has a 6.30-inch screen with slim bezels and in comparison, the bezels of the OnePlus 13T appear to have similar narrow bezels. This is expected to offer a more immersive feel despite a smaller screen.iPhone 16 Pro (above) vs OnePlus 13T (below) displayPhoto Credit: Weibo/Louis LeeThe OnePlus 13T has previously been tipped to get a 6.3-inch 1.5K OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will likely come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB onboard storage. The phone may ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15. In the camera department, the OnePlus 13T is expected to sport two 50-megapixel sensors at the back including a telephoto shooter. It will likely pack a 6,200mAh battery with 80W charging support.

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has explored the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI with regards to global energy.   Training and deploying sophisticated AI models occur within vast, power-hungry data centres. A “typical AI-focused data centre consumes as much electricity as 100 000 households,” the IEA notes, with the largest facilities under construction projected to demand 20x times that amount. Surging data centre investments Global investment in data centres has nearly doubled since 2022, reaching half a trillion dollars in 2024, sparking concerns about escalating electricity needs. While data centres accounted for approximately 1.5% of global electricity consumption in 2024 (around 415 terawatt-hours, TWh,) their local impact is far more significant. Consumption has grown annually by about 12% since 2017, vastly outpacing overall electricity demand growth. The US leads this consumption (45%), followed by China (25%) and Europe (15%). Almost half of US data centre capacity is concentrated in just five regional clusters. Looking ahead, the IEA projects global data centre electricity consumption to more than double by 2030 to reach approximately 945 TWh. To put that in context, that’s slightly more than Japan’s current total electricity consumption. AI is pinpointed as the “most important driver of this growth”. The US is projected to see the largest increase, where data centres could account for nearly half of all electricity demand growth by 2030. By the decade’s end, US data centres are forecast to consume more electricity than the combined usage of its aluminium, steel, cement, chemical, and other energy-intensive manufacturing industries. The IEA’s “Base Case” extends this trajectory, anticipating around 1,200 TWh of global data centre electricity consumption by 2035. However, significant uncertainties exist, with projections for 2035 ranging from 700 TWh (“Headwinds Case”) to 1,700 TWh (“Lift-Off Case”) depending on AI uptake, efficiency gains, and energy sector bottlenecks. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, said: “AI is one of the biggest stories in the energy world today – but until now, policymakers and markets lacked the tools to fully understand the wide-ranging impacts. “In the United States, data centres are on course to account for almost half of the growth in electricity demand; in Japan, more than half; and in Malaysia, as much as one-fifth.” Meeting the global AI energy demand Powering this AI boom requires a diverse energy portfolio. The IEA suggests renewables and natural gas will take the lead, but emerging technologies like small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and advanced geothermal also have a role. Renewables, supported by storage and grid infrastructure, are projected to meet half the growth in data centre demand globally up to 2035. Natural gas is also crucial, particularly in the US, expanding by 175 TWh to meet data centre needs by 2035 in the Base Case. Nuclear power contributes similarly, especially in China, Japan, and the US, with the first SMRs expected around 2030. However, simply increasing generation isn’t sufficient. The IEA stresses the critical need for infrastructure upgrades, particularly grid investment. Existing grids are already strained, potentially delaying around 20% of planned data centre projects globally due to complex connection queues and long lead times for essential components like transformers. The potential of AI to optimise energy systems Beyond its energy demands, AI offers significant potential to revolutionise the energy sector itself. The IEA details numerous applications: Energy supply: The oil and gas industry – an early adopter – uses AI to optimise exploration, production, maintenance, and safety, including reducing methane emissions. AI can also aid critical mineral exploration. Electricity sector: AI can improve forecasting for variable renewables, reducing curtailment. It enhances grid balancing, fault detection (reducing outage durations by 30-50%), and can unlock significant transmission capacity through smarter management—potentially 175 GW without building new lines. End uses: In industry, widespread AI adoption for process optimisation could yield energy savings equivalent to Mexico’s total energy consumption today. Transport applications like traffic management and route optimisation could save energy equivalent to 120 million cars, though rebound effects from autonomous vehicles need monitoring. Building optimisation potential is significant but hampered by slower digitalisation. Innovation: AI can dramatically accelerate the discovery and testing of new energy technologies, such as advanced battery chemistries, catalysts for synthetic fuels, and carbon capture materials. However, the energy sector currently underutilises AI for innovation compared to fields like biomedicine. Collaboration is key to navigating challenges Despite the potential, significant barriers hinder AI’s full integration into the energy sector. These include data access and quality issues, inadequate digital infrastructure and skills (AI talent concentration is lower in energy sectors,) regulatory hurdles, and security concerns. Cybersecurity is a double-edged sword: while AI enhances defence capabilities, it also equips attackers with sophisticated tools. Cyberattacks on utilities have tripled in the last four years. Supply chain security is another critical concern, particularly regarding critical minerals like gallium (used in advanced chips,) where supply is highly concentrated. The IEA concludes that deeper dialogue and collaboration between the technology sector, the energy industry, and policymakers are paramount. Addressing grid integration challenges requires smarter data centre siting, exploring operational flexibility, and streamlining permitting. While AI presents opportunities for substantial emissions reductions through optimisation, exceeding the emissions generated by data centres, these gains are not guaranteed and could be offset by rebound effects. “AI is a tool, potentially an incredibly powerful one, but it is up to us – our societies, governments, and companies – how we use it,” said Dr Birol. “The IEA will continue to provide the data, analysis, and forums for dialogue to help policymakers and other stakeholders navigate the path ahead as the energy sector shapes the future of AI, and AI shapes the future of energy.” (Photo by Javier Miranda) See also: UK forms AI Energy Council to align growth and sustainability goals Want to learn more about AI and big data from industry leaders? Check out AI & Big Data Expo taking place in Amsterdam, California, and London. The comprehensive event is co-located with other leading events including Intelligent Automation Conference, BlockX, Digital Transformation Week, and Cyber Security & Cloud Expo. Explore other upcoming enterprise technology events and webinars powered by TechForge here. The post IEA: The opportunities and challenges of AI for global energy appeared first on AI News.

YuSuzzune Member Nov 21, 2018 5,610 Italy Zelda: Breath of the Wild "Switch 2 Edition" doesn't include Expansion Pass content Pricier still gonintendo.com   Patitoloco Member Oct 27, 2017 27,487 Jesus Nintendo, please, stop scrapping for every cent in the history of cents.   Niimu Member Apr 5, 2022 477 Worst is I'm not even surprised.   mrmickfran The Fallen Oct 27, 2017 32,664 Gongaga Insane 💀💀   DannySan Member Sep 13, 2023 110 I can believe this but the way information rollout for this system has gone so far I also wouldn't be surprised if we don't know for sure until launch.   deadfolk Member Oct 25, 2017 6,405 But what if you own the DLC on Switch?   NukeRunner Member Feb 8, 2024 2,611 Wouldn't have killed them to include that content, game is 8 years old.   Western Yokai Member Feb 14, 2025 58 Waiting for the obligatory "the season pass doesn't bring much anyway" crowd   chocobalt Member Apr 2, 2018 787 A My Nintendo Store customer service rep has said Click to expand... Click to shrink... Support staff are not PR reps. This may be the case or it may not be, but a random support worker would not know and does not know. The original source for this information is NintendoSoup, too, which is a banned source on this forum lol   nR4Z Member Oct 21, 2022 409 Germany It's only the Switch 2 version and not a Game of the Year Edition! Don't be so stingy. (Just to be clear /s)   disgraciau Member Oct 27, 2017 2,060 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain JFC Nintendo, the game is EIGHT YEARS OLD!   Cutty Member Oct 31, 2017 461 I want to hear the reasonings and excuses, Nintendo. Go!   ConflictResolver Member Jan 1, 2024 4,050 Midgar So it went from "I'll get the Switch 2 edition and pay extra becaus everything is on cart" back to "I'll get the cheapest possible Switch 1 version I can get, and use discounted Eshop credit for the upgrade, to make it as cheap as possible".   Mabase Member Oct 29, 2017 1,382 Shame, but not surprising. But is there an actual source? The link leads to another blog that just says "There was a reply by a Nintendo Store customer representative" No emails, screen grabs...  kami_sama Member Oct 26, 2017 7,507 chocobalt said: Support staff are not PR reps. This may be the case or it may not be, but a random support worker would not know and does not know. The original source for this information is NintendoSoup, too, which is a banned source on this forum lol Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yeah, they were wrong about the cards having the passes inside. Just wait for info from real source to come out. The issue really is how badly Nintendo is fucking up with their messaging. There's no reason why there should be so many questions this close to launch.  Jawbreaker Member Oct 25, 2017 8,949 New York City Hm. This is old-ish news, and it's from a customer service rep. Nintendo has done a poor job of clarifying on some of these things, but I think at this point, I'm going to wait on official word.   Izanagi89 "This guy are sick" and Corrupted by Vengeance Member Oct 27, 2017 18,408 Where's that one user that keeps arguing about why did anyone have any unrealistic expectations   Gameflow Member Apr 14, 2022 563 "This is Furukawa. Yes, I like your money."   Dal Uncle Works at Nintendo Member Aug 18, 2024 2,063 Nintendo's communications since the direct has been nothing short of confusing, that's the kind of questions you include in a FAQ.   TanookiTom Member Oct 29, 2017 823 Berlin I would say we don't need a new thread to further confuse people until we get actual official Nintendo communication (that's not a Nintendo customer support employee).   Busaiku Teyvat Traveler Member Oct 25, 2017 17,198 Please stop making news threads citing customer service reps, they don't know any more than you at this time.   Madao Avalanche's One Winged Slayer Member Oct 26, 2017 5,493 Panama the Season Pass content sucked for the most part. they should be giving this away.   TooFriendly Member Oct 30, 2017 2,133 Can I load my save from switch 1? Don't tell me I have to restart everything in my TotK run that I'm half way through.  qrac Member Nov 13, 2017 981 Wouldn't surprise me. Already have the season pass.. but I wonder if it is included wouldn't it be printed on the box art? TooFriendly said: Can I load my save from switch 1? Don't tell me I have to restart everything in my TotK run that I'm half way through. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Saves should be transferable as per information during the direct.   vio55555 Member Apr 11, 2024 3,105 Can we get better sourcing on these rumors before they run for dozens of pages?   Ghostsonplanets Member Oct 25, 2017 4,114 Why are people surprised? This isn't a Complete Edition but just BoTW + ToTK packaged as a bundle with Switch 2 upgrades.   nicoreese Member Jan 18, 2018 1,399 For all the talk about not wanting to repeat the Wii U disaster, they sure seem to have fumbled this launch for now.   Aiqops Uncle Works at Nintendo Member Aug 3, 2021 18,813 They can't help themselves. Just need to press every penny they can from their fanbase.   KKStrider Member Oct 10, 2024 1,461 Madao said: the Season Pass content sucked for the most part. they should be giving this away. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The motorcycle was rad!   saruboss Member Jan 26, 2025 61 Could have just made a switch 2 complete edition with 10$ upgrade and included upgrades and DLCs. But Nintendo is penny pinching like they are coming out of the WiiU era. I almost feel like i need to apologize to sony because i gave them lot of shit for asking 10$ for ps5 upgrades. Atleast those were complete editions. and xbox gave all upgrades for free. Hot take but with how Nvidia and now Nintendo are doing things is why i wish for their downfall. This applies to all companies btw. These companies can't remain humble and let the success get in their head. These companies start feeling invincible but forget, nothing lasts forever, success doesn't lasts forever.  Hong Member Oct 30, 2017 845 Bro what are you doing Nintendo. Weird ass decisions all around   Overture Member Oct 25, 2017 1,734 Portugal Pathetic if true.   strudelkuchen Member Oct 25, 2017 13,138 Western Yokai said: Waiting for the obligatory "the season pass doesn't bring much anyway" crowd Click to expand... Click to shrink... I'm waiting for the "UPDATE: Nintendo confirms DLC is included", but I will not hold my breath.   reminiscingLemon Member Nov 18, 2017 1,370 please respect the value that the season pass provides   Bansai Teyvat Traveler Member Oct 28, 2017 13,794 lmao what what if I have the SP on Switch though? KKStrider said: The motorcycle was rad! Click to expand... Click to shrink... yup, and I liked having some more focus on champions  fiendcode Member Oct 26, 2017 26,028 Ghostsonplanets said: Why are people surprised? This isn't a Complete Edition but just BoTW + ToTK packaged as a bundle with Switch 2 upgrades. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Right, Nintendo's just holding pricepoints. This isn't new news. BOTW (NS1) $59.99 DLC (NS1) $19.99 BOTW upgrade (NS2) $9.99 BOTW NS2E (NS2) $69.99  Yari Member Oct 25, 2017 3,294 stingy   Amnixia ▲ Legend ▲ The Fallen Jan 25, 2018 11,609 Wild ass choice   King_Moc Member Oct 25, 2017 4,679 Very silly behavior for an 8 year old game   aloner Member Jun 30, 2021 2,882 Australia It's not a new native Switch 2 version of the game, so that's probably part of it.   boldverine Member Jun 3, 2018 101 So this just means you have to buy it separately? If you already have the game + season pass and buy the upgrade you will be able to play the whole thing with the improvements? The wording on this is a bit confusing, because it might also mean the Switch 2 version does not support the dlc content.  Lirael Member Oct 27, 2017 16,514 We should wait for a real source on this. The source for this is NintendoSoup, a banned site here iirc, and they asked a customer service rep. Which people need to stop fucking doing.  strudelkuchen Member Oct 25, 2017 13,138 Ghostsonplanets said: Why are people surprised? This isn't a Complete Edition but just BoTW + ToTK packaged as a bundle with Switch 2 upgrades. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Who doesn't love to pay 100 Euro to get the complete version of an 8 year old game!   colorboy Member Apr 5, 2025 11 You will need to pay 100€ in Europe if you want the full game. Jesus man   chocobalt Member Apr 2, 2018 787 Lirael said: We should wait for a real source on this. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Why wait when you can take the word of a shitty blog that pestered somebody who wouldn't know for an answer?   Diogo Arez One Winged Slayer Member Oct 20, 2020 19,928 Poor Nintendo really doing us a favor clearly with these decisions... Jesus I don't understand just how greedy can they be   Pez Member Oct 28, 2017 1,392 Clearly, you all don't value the brand ENOUGH! /s  RockmanBN Visited by Knack - One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 31,617 Cornfields Lirael said: We should wait for a real source on this. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Well they never said the Switch upgrade would include dlc. The Switch era has been so successful that they feel like they don't need to give good deals. There's vouchers, but that's more sucking people into going all digital.   Capricorn "This guy are sick" Avenger Oct 25, 2017 885 I can understand that from their perspective they're just selling the original game + the $10 upgrade at the same price you'd get it if you just bought the Switch 1 game brand new and then bought the upgrade from the eShop, so I can see why the season pass is not included. If it was, they'd be forced to drop the price of the game on the Switch 1 or release a new print with the season pass also included there as otherwise someone with a Switch 1 buying the game today would be getting a relatively worse deal. But come the fuck on, the optics of doing it this way are terrible. Just another greedy move to add to the pile.  strudelkuchen Member Oct 25, 2017 13,138 chocobalt said: Why wait when you can take the word of a shitty blog that pestered somebody who wouldn't know for an answer? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Just shows how terrible Nintendo is at communicating anything related to Switch 2.  

A port of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD on Nintendo Switch 2 is still a possibility, despite the original GameCube release being added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Speaking with Kinda Funny Games during last week's press event, which allowed media to get hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo SVP Nate Bihldorff revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD could still be released on the new system, as all options are on the table. While the port hasn't been confirmed, it has been highlighted how games being available via the Nintendo Switch Online service hasn't prevented other versions of said games from being released on the original Switch, so there's still hope to see the remaster breaking free from the Wii U captivity it has been since its release. As already mentioned, we have been hearing rumors of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD getting ported to Nintendo Switch for quite some time, but neither game has ever materialized, leaving fans no other option than playing the Wii U releases. While both games feature plenty of improvements over the original releases, Zelda: Wind Waker HD definitely sports the most significant changes, with plenty of gameplay improvements that make it, together with the enhanced visuals, the definitive way to experience one of the most unique entries in the series to date. Deal of the Day