AI workloads driving surge in data centre electricity use, report finds
Artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT consume significantly different amounts of energy depending on the complexity of the task, according to a new investigation by MIT Technology Review. The report estimates that generating a single response from a large language model can require between 114 and 6,706 joules of energy. The analysis highlights how different […]
U.S. tech companies named as targets in Iran escalation warning
Iran has identified offices and infrastructure linked to major U.S. technology companies as potential targets as tensions expand into what officials describe as an “infrastructure war.” The list, published by Iran’s Tasnim news agency, includes companies such as Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia and Oracle, with facilities located in Persian Gulf countries and Israel. The […]
Google adds Gemini AI tools across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive
Google is rolling out a new set of Gemini-powered features across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive designed to generate documents, spreadsheets and presentations using information from a user’s Gmail, Chat and stored files. The tools aim to let users create and manage work directly inside Google Workspace instead of switching to separate AI apps or […]
Atlassian cuts 10% of workforce as company restructures around AI
Atlassian will cut about 1,600 jobs as the company restructures to increase investment in artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. That is roughly 10 per cent of the company’s workforce. The move also includes replacing the company’s chief technology officer as Atlassian reshapes its technical leadership around AI development. The layoffs affect employees across multiple regions, […]
