January 17, 20255 min readThese Prime Numbers Are So Memorable That People Hunt for ThemMath enthusiasts challenge one another to find special prime numbers, including those that are palindromes and Smarandache numbersBy Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas klee123/Getty ImagesOne of my favorite anecdotes about prime numbers concerns Alexander Grothendieck, who was among the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century. According to one account, he was once asked to name a prime number during a conversation. These numbers, which are only divisible by 1 and themselves, form the atoms of number theory, so to speak, and have fascinated humankind for thousands of years.Grothendieck is said to have replied: 57. Although it is hard to determine the truth of this story, 57 has since been known in nerd circles as the Grothendieck prime numbereven though it is divisible by 3 and therefore not a prime number.A similar conversation that mathematician Neil Sloane overheard during a meal between two of his colleagues, Armand Borel and the late Freeman Dyson, had a more exciting outcome. Borel asked Dyson to name a prime number and, unlike Grothendieck, Dyson provided a number that is only divisible by 1 and itself: 231 1. But that reply did not satisfy Borel. He wanted Dyson to recite all of the digits of a large prime number. Dyson fell silent, so after a moment, Sloane jumped in and said, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.The number 12,345,678,910,987,654,321 is indeed prime. It consists of 20 digits and is really easy to remember: count to 10 and then count backward again until you get to 1. But it has been unclear whether other primes take the palindromic form of starting at 1, ascending to the number n and then descending again. Sloane calls them memorable primesand they can be presented as 123 ... (n 1)n(n 1) ... 321. For n = 10, you get the number mentioned by Sloane. But are there other ns for which the result is a prime number? Dyson, Borel and Sloane must have had a lively conversation about all this.Sloane was particularly interested. He created a database of number sequences in 1964 that eventually formed the backbone of the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS), which was launched in 1996. On the OEIS website, experts compile all kinds of facts about number sequences and discuss them. Sloane himself was happy to take part in the discussions and repeatedly initiated research questions, and this online activity eventually led to the hunt for memorable and similar prime numbers.Is There an Infinite Number of Memorable Primes?In 2015 Indian engineer Shyam Sunder Gupta, who has been fascinated by prime numbers since childhood, discovered that the number 123 ... (n 1)n(n 1) ... 321 for n = 2,446 is a prime number. He did not publish this in a mathematical journal but announced the result through a mailing list used in number theory for discoveries of this kind. The resulting prime number has 17,350 digits.Since prime numbers are very useful in secure communication, such easy-to-remember large prime numbers can be of great advantage in cryptography, Gupta says. Thats why Im enthusiastic about this type of prime number.Whether there are other memorable primes is not yet known. Mathematicians have checked all cases up to n = 60,000; apart from 10 and 2,446, no others have been found. But experts suspect that more exist, even if they cannot prove it.Some argue that there should be an infinite number of primes of this type. Such heuristic arguments assume that prime numbers are randomly distributed across the number line and determine how likely it is that a certain type of number (in this case the palindrome 123 ... 321) is prime. Although these considerations are not incontrovertible proof, they at least provide an incentive for further research. Gupta, for one, is convinced that there should be an infinite number of such palindromes, even if they are rare.Other Types of Memorable PrimesOn September 29, 2015, about two months after Gupta shared his result, Sloane posted a call to the number theory mailing list to challenge others to find another variety of memorable prime in which numbers simply ascend until they hit a final digit n: 123 ... (n 2)(n 1)n. To be prime, such a number cannot end with an even digit or a 5, which excludes 60 percent of all n from the outset. Yet even in this case, heuristic arguments suggest an infinite number of such prime numbers exist.In response to Sloanes call, some prime number enthusiasts fired up their computers and began to systematically search for a Smarandache prime number, as these particular primes are called. After none appeared even for five-digit values of n, Sloane turned to the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search team. This is a collaborative project in which volunteers make their computing power available to search for prime numbers. A group from the Mersenne prime search team liked Sloanes idea, and the search for Smarandache primes was launched under the name Great Smarandache PRPrime search. But after no prime number appeared through n = 106, the project was abandoned.At first glance, the lack of results seemed surprising. The number 1,234,567,891 is a prime numberbut 12,345,678,910, an even number, is not. If we take into account the restrictions that exista prime number cannot be divisible by 2, 3, 4, and so onwe can estimate that no prime number should appear among all numbers of the form 123 ... n from n = 1 to n = 106. At least, that is what a calculation by computer scientist Ernst Mayer suggests. According to this, the expected number of Smarandache primes up to n = 106 is around 0.6. So I would like to encourage the world to keep going and find this missing prime, Sloane said in a Numberphile YouTube video.Even though there has been little progress on this front, Sloane has encouraged people to stay curious. In 2015, for example, he urged one of his colleaguescomputational biologist Serge Batalovto seek a reverse Smarandache prime number. He noted that writing out numbers in descending order (for example 4321) had revealed two such primes to date: 82818079 ... 321 and 3776537764 ... 321.Can you get one more term? This might be childs play for you! he wrote.Batalovs response: Challenge accepted!These reverse Smarandache primes all inevitably end in 1, meaning far fewer candidates are eliminated from the outset. Yet to date, Batalov, who has contributed many insights into similar prime number problems, has not found any novel examples of this memorable variety.Gupta has also contributed to the search but to no avail. In 2023 software developer Tyler Busby stated that for the third prime number in the sequence, n must be greater than 84,300 for n(n 1) ... 321.How and whether the hunt will continue is still unclear. It is mostly amateur mathematicians who take partnot professional number theorists. Thats because prime numbers of this type do not provide any immediate new mathematical insights.Nevertheless, Sloane is not giving up. Now age 85, he continues to spread his enthusiasm for mathematics and numbers and to motivate people to have fun with it, too. He certainly does not need to convince Gupta: Im still looking for all kinds of large prime numbers that are easy to remember, Gupta says. And every now and then he finds one.This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth verified for Steam Deck handheldQueen's Blood on the go!Image credit: Square Enix / Eurogamer News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on Jan. 17, 2025 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been Steam Deck verified ahead of its PC release next week.It means the epic RPG will be playable handheld after all, as rumours swirl of it also heading to Nintendo's newly-revealed Switch 2 console - something Square Enix itself has not acknowledged.The PC release brings new bells and whistles to the game's visuals, though presumably these won't be available on the comparatively underpowered Steam Deck.Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Custom Chocobo Steam DeckWatch on YouTubeStill, a proper verified version of the game on Steam Deck is great to see. It means Queen's Blood on the go!The PC release boasts improved lighting, enhanced textures and modelling, DLSS, VRR and more, following an update for the game on PS5 Pro.Square Enix has already released the recommended tech specs for the game, though you'll need a strong setup for the Ultra settings to get the most out of those improvements.At the least, it's great to see Square Enix fully embracing the PC market with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, not just for those on PCs but on Steam Deck too.The PC release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake was notoriously disappointing thanks to performance issues. And while Final Fantasy 16 released on PC last year, it's a highly demanding game.To celebrate the Steam Deck verification, Square Enix has created a fluffy chocobo themed handheld too (see video above). For now it's just a sneak peak, though the company has teased it may be available for fans.To see this content please enable targeting cookies."Rebirth is a playful take on an emo classic that's bloated but full of character in a bid to justify its own existence," I wrote in our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review for the PS5 release last year."There are some divisive changes to debate, but for me the good outweighs any issues as deep down Rebirth does enhance the tone and mood of the original game. For all its cosmological and world-ending drama, it offers warmth and tenderness, its world bustling with detail and culture and extravagance, yet still full of pain."

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe Fortnite x Godzilla collaboration brings a new in-game event that will last for a week or two. During this time, players will be able to transform into the legendary monster and use its abilities to get a Victory Royale. On top of this, several new cosmetic items are available in the game, including Kong and Mechagodzilla, which can be purchased from the Item Shop.While this new gameplay content is certainly interesting, many players are wondering if there will be a Godzilla live event in Fortnite. If you are curious about it as well, this article explains everything you need to know.When will the Fortnite x Godzilla event start?Godzilla drops in Fortnite on January 17 at 9 AM Eastern Time. This marks the beginning of an in-game event, meaning that Epic Games will enable new content. However, this is not to be confused with a live event, which usually lasts for 10 minutes. While there have been rumors about a live event, Epic hasnt confirmed anything. Furthermore, nothing has been leaked about it as well.Considering the situation, its safe to say that there will be no Godzilla live event in Fortnite. This will simply be an in-game event, which will bring new gameplay features, such as the Godzilla transformation. This is almost identical to the Doctor Doom event, which allowed players to transform into the Marvel villain by interacting with a cauldron on the floating island.Godzilla will not have a Fortnite live event this season. Image by VideoGamerWhile Epic Games may announce a Godzilla live event later this season, its unlikely to happen. With the season ending on February 21, the game developer will probably focus on wrapping it up and teasing the next one. Due to this, there is a small chance that we will get a live event on the last day of Chapter 6 Season 1. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

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President Joe Biden used his farewell speech Wednesday to call out what he referred to as a nascent oligarchy in the United States. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Google Analytics appears to show that a lot of Americans had no idea what he was talking about. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead, Biden said, in his address. We see the consequences all across America. Biden compared todays oligarchs to those who ran the country during the 19th century. More than a century ago, the American people stood up to the robber barons back then and busted the trusts, he said. They didnt punish the wealthy. They just made the wealthy play by the rules everybody else had. Biden added that creating labor rights for the public helped put us on the path to building the largest middle class, the most prosperous century any nation the world has ever seen. He concluded: Weve got to do that again. Confounded by Bidens use of the term oligarchy, Google search analytics shows there was a surge of searches for oligarchy meaning and oligarchy definition. Of the top five states where searches for the term were highest, three of them (Nebraska, Iowa, and Wyoming) were states that went for Trump during the election.In an homage to Eisenhowers parting address, Biden also used his speech to call out what he called a tech-industrial complex, which he said represented a dangerous concentration of technology, power and wealth in the hands of the very few. Americans are being buried under an avalanche of misinformation and disinformation enabling the abuse of power, the President said. The free press is crumbling. Editors are disappearing. Social media is giving up on fact-checking. The truth is smothered by lies told for power and for profit. Surely the fact that Silicon Valleys tech tycoons helped Trump win had some influence over Bidens decision to include this in his speech.Theres no telling whether the people who voted for Trump are the same people who have never heard of oligarchy, though if there is a crossover between those two demographics it would make sense. The Trump campaign was not particularly quiet about the fact that it planned to institute plans and policies specifically designed to benefit the wealthy while throwing the rest of America under the bus. Somehow, 50 percent of the electorate voted for him anyway. Now that Trumps administration is coming into view, its clear that it will be one of the most pro-wealthy administrations in the history of the country. Trump himself is a billionaire, as is his new political wingman, Elon Musk. Vivek Ramaswamy, Musks supposed partner for DOGEthe organization designed to wreck the federal governmentis also a billionaire, as are Trumps nominees to lead the Department of Education, the Commerce Department, the Department of the Interior, the Treasury, and NASA. Since being elected, those close to Trump have openly advocated for policies that would benefit the wealthy at the expense of the rest of us. In their pursuit of a balanced federal budget, rightwingers have suggested making cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs designed to distribute benefits to Americans. At the same time, Trump has promised to lower taxes on the wealthya move that would paradoxically add trillions to the deficit. Trump has also suggested ending taxes on Social Security benefits, which would dry up the programs revenues, thus threatening a program that some 79 percent of Americans believe should not be reduced in any way.

No Stopping the BornDespite getting nuked, Diablo 4's Spiritborn is still one of the strongest classes going into Season 7The glory days of the Spiritborn's utter dominance in Diablo 4 may be about to be over, but it's looking like the new class will still be among the strongest.Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment. News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 17, 2025 We pretty much know everything there is to know about Diablo 4s Season of Witchcraft, the games upcoming seventh season. Blizzard recently revealed all the new content, and major changes coming to the game with the new season.Last night, the Diablo team hosted its first livestream of the year to dig a little deeper into some of the finer details on class balance, gameplay tweaks, and many of the updates made since the December PTR.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Class rebalance is always one of the most interesting aspects about any new Diablo 4 season. Season of Witchcraft is no different, and its especially true in this case because it's the first season where the new Spiritborn class is going to see a few major changes.The Spiritborn is the class introduced with the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Its launch coincided with the start of Season 6, so the class hadnt yet spent enough time in players hands to justify any big changes to how it plays.Once people started playing with it, however, it became clear that it was far and away that seasons most powerful class. Even setting aside the silly exploits players took advantage of early on (before they got fixed), the sheer power of the Spiritborns various builds simply put it a tier above the rest.Rather than alter that meta in the middle of the season, Blizzard decided to allow players to have their fun with the Spiritborn, but warned that much of what players relied on to create their room-clearing builds will be adjusted in Season 7.Well, were now days away from the end of Season 6 and the beginning of Season 7, and the Spiritborn has indeed had much of its power stripped away. The only surprise? Its still looking like one of the most powerful classes! To see this content please enable targeting cookies.The Spiritborn was already strong in the patch 2.1 PTR, and Blizzard hasnt made major changes to that iteration - apart from fixing some unintended synergies that caused the power spikes of Season 6. That said, Razor Wings builds will have a new Unique to play with, as well as a new Aspect that should make that build more viable.On the opposite end of that, the Sorcerer has emerged as the weakest class in the Season 7 PTR, so Blizzard buffed a bunch of its passives. Searing Heat, and Icefall are two Legendary Paragon nodes that got some love, too, mainly to make them compatible with a wider range of builds. Sorcerers are also getting two Uniques this season that seem to be designed for lightning builds.Elsewhere in the patch, other classes have seen a few tweaks of their own. The Druid has seen what could be its most impactful change yet. The class early game has traditionally been characterised by a slow regeneration of resource. Season 7 smoothes out that curve, in part thanks to some updates to Spirit Boon. Blurred Beast has been reworked (again) to help with shred builds, too.The Barbarians Hammer of the Ancients has been buffed yet again, which should nicely complement the power enabled by the new Unique chest added to the game - for all your earthquake build needs. Whirlwind has also seen some numeric buffs.For all the nitty gritty details, check out the 2.1.0 patch notes on the official blog. Season of Witchcraft begins Tuesday, January 21.

Image: Nintendo LifeFollowing the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, accessory maker Nacon has revealed a range of new products for the upcoming console.If you're familiar with the kind of stuff manufacturers would make for the original Switch, then very little here will come as a surprise. That said, the premium-looking steering wheel that houses both of the Switch 2's Joy-Con looks rather swish; we'd love to take that one for a spin.Otherwise, we've got carry cases, Joy-Con wheels for use with Mario Kart 9 and other potential racers, standard grips, and screen protectors. The usual, in other words.Still, it's cool to see this stuff finally see the light of day after the Switch 2 was shrouded in mystery for so long. We expect the floodgates to truly open now as we head closer to Nintendo's April Direct presentation and the eventual Switch 2 launch.For now, let's take a look at some of the products on offer:Images: NaconImages: NaconImages: NaconImages: Nacon Hopefully there are plenty of units to go aroundEvery confirmed Switch 2 gameIs there anything here that tickles your fancy? Do you plan on at least grabbing a case for your Switch 2? Let us know with a comment.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Breaks Silence On 'Switch 2' Image And Video LeaksThe "official" announcement will take place this fiscal yearRumour: 'Switch 2' Will Reportedly Be Officially Revealed This ThursdayThough software won't be the focusNintendo Is "Very Upset" About The Switch 2 Leaks, It's ClaimedFormer employees Kit and Krysta discuss company secretsIs This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?Update: Genki had a visit from Nintendo's lawyers, it's claimed

Tech Chinese tech firm shares robot training secrets with the world A look at the future of robotic learning with open-source data Published January 17, 2025 6:00am EST close Chinese tech firm shares robot training secrets with the world AgiBot promises to reshape our understanding of robotic learning and adaptation. AgiBot, a pioneering Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics company, has introduced a transformative open-source dataset called AgiBot World Alpha.This comprehensive collection represents a significant milestone in humanoid robot training, capturing intricate data from over 100 robots across diverse real-world scenarios.By providing an unprecedented window into robotic movement and interaction, AgiBot has created a multidimensional resource that promises to reshape our understanding of robotic learning and adaptation. Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)The comprehensive datasetTheAgiBot World Alpha dataset is more than a simple data collection. Researchers and developers can now access an extensive repository containing over 1 million robotic movement trajectories. The dataset spans multiple industries, including home environments, restaurants, industrial settings, offices and supermarkets, providing unprecedented diversity in robotic training scenarios.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)Addressing critical challenges in robotics trainingHistorically, robotics training has been constrained by limited real-world data and controlled environments. AgiBot's dataset addresses this fundamental challenge by offering comprehensive, authentic scenario representations. The collection includes complex movements such as fine-grained manipulation, sophisticated tool usage and advanced multi-robot collaboration techniques. Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)Technological innovations and hardware capabilitiesAgiBot has integrated cutting-edge technological components to capture high-quality data. The dataset leverages array-based visual tactile sensors, durable six-degree-of-freedom hands and mobile dual-arm robotic systems. These advanced hardware configurations enable researchers to explore nuanced robotic learning methodologies. Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)Accessibility and licensingThe dataset is strategically hosted on GitHub and Hugging Face, ensuring broad accessibility for researchers and developers. However, the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license restricts usage to academic and research purposes, preventing commercial applications. Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)Future development roadmapAgiBot has outlined an ambitious future development strategy. Planned releases include AgiBot World Beta, expected in early 2025, which aims to expand the dataset to approximately one million high-quality robotic trajectories. The company also anticipates launching the AgiBot World Colosseum platform and a potential global robotics challenge. Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)Potential industry impactThe release of AgiBot World Alpha could fundamentally transform robotics research and development. By providing authentic, diverse training data, the dataset enables more sophisticated approaches to:Contact-rich manipulation techniquesAdvanced long-horizon planning strategiesComplex multi-robot collaborative interactionsGET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Humanoid robot training (AgiBot)Technological and philosophical implicationsGenerative AI has dramatically accelerated robotics development, allowing more intelligent software capable of understanding contextual scenarios. AgiBot's dataset represents a critical step in creating more adaptable, intelligent robotic systems that can process and respond to diverse environmental challenges. Humanoid robot training in factory setting (AgiBot)Kurt's key takeawaysBy providing a comprehensive, open-source dataset that spans multiple industries and scenarios, AgiBot has made advanced robotic learning very accessible. This means that instead of expensive, exclusive research being limited to a few well-funded labs, now more people can contribute to and learn from cutting-edge robotic data. As we look to the future, this dataset stands as a collaborative innovation, promising to bridge the gap between theoretical robotics and practical, context-aware artificial intelligence.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDo you trust a Chinese AI robotics company with open access to advanced robotic learning data? 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The mounting environmental impacts of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems can be significantly reduced if businesses choose the right model for their use cases and implement sustainable practices throughout its lifecycle, according to Capgemini Research Institute.Capgeminis Developing sustainable GenAI report noted that, for the latest generative pre-training transformer (GPT) models, the training alone is roughly equivalent to the yearly energy consumption of 5,000 US homes, with an equal or greater amount of energy being needed to then run the model operationally in a business context.This meant one query to a large language model (LLM) required 10 times as much electricity than a Google search.It added that, in the span of a year, the number of organisations which have integrated GenAI into their products and services has gone up from 6% to 24%. Moreover, it estimated that by 2026, GenAI would account for 4.8% of an organisations total greenhouse gas emissions, up from the current rate of 2.6%.Capgemini also said that using a LLM to run an inference of 20 to 50 queries uses about 500ml of water each time, and that GenAI could create between 1.2 to fivemillion metric tons of e-waste by 2030; around 1,000 times more e-waste than was produced in 2023.The surge in energy consumption driven by generative AI is leading to a significant increase in emissions, which are expected to nearly double as a share of organisational carbon footprints within two years, said Vincent Charpiot, head of Capgeminis Group Sustainability Business Accelerator. It is urgent for businesses to embed sustainability into their AI strategies.By leveraging smaller models, renewable energy, and transparent practices from AI and GenAI vendors, we can mitigate environmental impacts while harnessing AI to drive both innovation and sustainability.From the production of graphics processing units which requires mining rare earth metals to training the models to run enormous datacentres, all of these steps contribute significantly to the technologys environmental impact.For most organisations, the use of GenAI products and services fall under their Scope 3 emissions referring to indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur outside of a companys operations, but that are still a result of their activities.However, Capgemini said making the right choices at various stages of a models lifecycle including choosing hardware, model architecture, power source for datacentres and its ultimate use case can significantly bring down the environmental impact.It added that companies should consider whether they even need energy-intensive GenAI technologies in cases where they could use more resource-efficient models for a similar result.Everybody wants to do something with generative AI, but a lot of times you dont even need it, said Vishal Singhvi, director of generative AI at Microsoft. You can do this very well with your traditional AI, which consumes significantly less compute power and workloads.Organisations should therefore take into account whether tasks can be completed using small language models (SLMs) instead, which are trained with smaller and more specific datasets compared with a LLM.Capgemini said this can not only significantly reduce emissions, but also cost. According to Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI: Smaller models mean the applications are less costly to run and, more importantly, if you have a model that is 100 times smaller, you can call it 100 times more for the same cost, bringing a little more intelligence to your application with each call.For Mauli Tikkiwal, a board member at UK-based Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust, its vital that organisations are aware of how their use of GenAI is contributing to negative environmental impacts. First, you must identify the impact so you can track and reduce it, she said.However, while monitoring and tracking emissions is paramount, only 14% of those surveyed by Capgemini said their companies measure and track their GenAI footprint.Three-quarters of the executives cited limited transparency from suppliers as a challenge in measuring environmental impact. They expect the tech sector to lead efforts in facilitating that goal, the report said.Read more about AI and the environmentAssessing the sustainability of cloud AI services: Using AI-optimised hardware and minimising data movements are some of the ways to mitigate the environmental impact of using cloud AI platforms.How datacentres can turn the tide on carbon emissions: Operators have revealed troubling increases in their carbon emissions of late, but could these have been prevented?UK government seeks AI innovators to support clean energy transition and pursuit of net zero by 2050: The UK government has launched the second round of the Manchester Prize, which is geared towards using artificial intelligence technologies to assist with the clean energy transition.Despite these trends, Capgemini highlighted how some tech firms are approaching the technology sustainably.It noted, for example, that Nvidias latest GPUs are 30 times more efficient than their previous iterations; that MIT spin-off startup LiquidAI has developed adaptive and less energy-hungry algorithm techniques; and that Microsoft has introduced energy-monitoring features in its LLMs.It further highlighted a deal signed by Meta to purchase geothermal energy to provide power to its US datacentres, as well as Google Carbon Sense Suite, which is a collection of features that makes it easy to accurately report your carbon emissions, and reduce them.During the AI Summit London in June 2024, sustainability experts said that although the technology can be deployed in a number of ways to help companies become more environmentally sustainable, there must be a recognition of the clearly negative impacts it is currently having on the planet.They said that while it could help companies better manage their Scope 3 emissions by linking up data sources and making them more legible, these emissions can be difficult to track given how differently organisations collect, manage and share their data.

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