#sustainable AI

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Soluna Holdings Achieves $29.7M Q3 Revenue

Soluna Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH) has reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2024, achieving a year-to-date revenue of $29.7 million, marking a significant increase from the $10.9 million reported during the same period in 2023. A key development contributing to this growth is the launch of Soluna Cloud AI, a sustainable cloud computing service designed to support AI…

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A messaging app or social media platform that uses crowdfunding. Its algorithm doesn't rely on rage baiting.

It fact checks information as you type and will correct false information for all users if submitted. It uses AI but it's updated frequently and doesn't consume valuable resources to run or manage systems. It's sustainable, ethical, and cuts down immensely on misinformation and propaganda.

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Sustainable Framework: How can Organizations Make Generative AI Green?

Explore how organizations can implement sustainable practices in generative AI technologies. This blog from SG Analytics discusses frameworks and strategies to make AI initiatives more environmentally friendly, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint associated with AI development and deployment. Read more : https://us.sganalytics.com/blog/sustainable-framework-how-can-organizations-make-generative-AI-green/

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Ethical AI: The Foundation for a Brighter Digital Future

(Images made by author with Leonardo Ai) The increasing use of AI systems in everyday life raises a host of ethical questions and challenges, such as bias, privacy, and transparency. This blog post examines the concept of ethical AI, synthesizing crucial insights from recent research and guidelines. By embracing an ethical framework that takes these guidelines into account, AI stakeholders can…

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Ok, look at me real quick because I'm tired of explaning this to full grown adults. You can NOT support generative AI and still claim to care about artists and writers in the fandoms you participate in. So that means if you spout pro generative AI rhetoric, and it gets you ostracized that is NOT the community or fandom being unfair or cruel to you. That is simply the conciquences of your own actions. Full stop.

[innermost-memoirs]

There has got to be nothing more soul-sucking and devoid of humanity than being a "money minded" individual. If all you care about is profit, you immediately lose sight of morality.

Why is it considered immoral for a poor person to refuse to work themselves to the bone, but it's not immoral for the wealthy to squeeze desperate people of every penny they have in order to hoard incomprehensible amounts of money?

Why are the poorest people expected to never treat themselves to a nice meal or something they want, while the ultra rich eat gold and take 15 minute private jet flights guilt-free?

Why are there income caps on how much money a disabled person can save, but not how much money a billionaire can have?

Why is it okay to value a dollar more than a real life human being getting food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter?

How are poor people the selfish ones, when our planet is poisoned and destroyed by megacorps in the name of what's profitable?

Even the most basic expressions of human emotion and experiences are being gutted and replaced by hollow machinations because it's cheaper than paying a real artist, writer, developer, or creative to do the job.

We have enough resources for everyone on this earth to have a decent lifestyle, yet when we ask for the bare minimum we get a finger wagged in our face and told not to ask for too much.

It's maddening.

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Story idea: a Young Priest and an Old Priest team up to defeat a Demon; but the Demon is an Evil A.I., the Young Priest is an IT Guy, and the Old Priest is an Electrician.

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I have yet to move on thanks

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WASTE COUTURE by Marten Kuipers Fast fashion may be trendy, but the plastic waste it generates is not. Let's break the cycle and opt for sustainable choices to reduce our impact on the environment. This is a collaboration between me and Jana V. using Midjourney and ChatGPT.

[realist-shit-just-happened]

Here's a fun idea: how about we don't replace the writers who bring the humanity and art to the media we consume with ai, we instead replace the company executives with ai. Think about it, who could possibly calculate financial and market indicators better than a computer? Or analyze demographic markets or the financial efficacy or a project? Then the company doesn't have to pay the executives, the robot recognizes that keeping the writers, actors and production crew well paid is better for the company in the long run and everyone gets a raise. The only people who suffer are the billionaires who have hoarded more than enough money over the years to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. Win-win-win.

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Semiconductors: The Driving Force Behind Technological Advancements

The semiconductor industry is a crucial part of our modern society, powering everything from smartphones to supercomputers. The industry is a complex web of global interests, with multiple players vying for dominance.

Taiwan has long been the dominant player in the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) accounting for 54% of the market in 2020. TSMC's dominance is due in part to the company's expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as its strategic location in Taiwan. Taiwan's proximity to China and its well-developed infrastructure make it an ideal location for semiconductor manufacturing.

However, Taiwan's dominance also brings challenges. The company faces strong competition from other semiconductor manufacturers, including those from China and South Korea. In addition, Taiwan's semiconductor industry is heavily dependent on imports, which can make it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.

China is rapidly expanding its presence in the semiconductor industry, with the government investing heavily in research and development (R&D) and manufacturing. China's semiconductor industry is led by companies such as SMIC and Tsinghua Unigroup, which are rapidly expanding their capacity. However, China's industry still lags behind Taiwan's in terms of expertise and capacity.

South Korea is another major player in the semiconductor industry, with companies like Samsung and SK Hynix owning a significant market share. South Korea's semiconductor industry is known for its expertise in memory chips such as DRAM and NAND flash. However, the industry is heavily dependent on imports, which can make it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.

The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant trends, including the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and the increasing demand for 5G technology. These trends are driving semiconductor demand, which is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

However, the industry also faces major challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers, the increasing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing and the need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.

To overcome the challenges facing the industry, it is essential to invest in research and development, increase the availability of skilled workers and develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. By working together, governments, companies and individuals can ensure that the semiconductor industry remains competitive and sustainable, and continues to drive innovation and economic growth in the years to come.

Chip War, the Race for Semiconductor Supremacy (2023) (TaiwanPlus Docs, October 2024)

Dr. Keyu Jin, a tenured professor of economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, argues that many in the West misunderstand China’s economic and political models. She maintains that China became the most successful economic story of our time by shifting from primarily state-owned enterprises to an economy more focused on entrepreneurship and participation in the global economy.

Dr. Keyu Jin: Understanding a Global Superpower - Another Look at the Chinese Economy (Wheeler Institute for Economy, October 2024)

Dr. Keyu Jin: China's Economic Prospects and Global Impact (Global Institute For Tomorrow, July 2024)

The following conversation highlights the complexity and nuance of Xi Jinping's ideology and its relationship to traditional Chinese thought, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the internal dynamics of the Chinese Communist Party and the ongoing debates within the Chinese system.

Dr. Kevin Rudd: On Xi Jinping - How Xi's Marxist Nationalism Is Shaping China and the World (Asia Society, October 2024)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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Tech Footprints

Just some context (provided by chatgpt):

Here’s a comparison of per-person carbon, water, and energy footprints, organized by footprint size:

Carbon Footprint (per year, per person):

Beef: 3,000 kg CO₂ (for 50 kg of beef)

Airlines: 1,200 kg CO₂ (one long-haul flight)

Gaming: 20-50 kg CO₂

AWS: 10-15 kg CO₂

AI: 2-5 kg CO₂

Water Footprint (per year, per person):

Beef: 770,000 liters (50 kg of beef)

AWS: 150-200 liters

AI: 100-200 liters

Gaming: 50-100 liters

Airlines: Negligible

Energy Footprint (per year, per person):

Airlines: 1,000 kWh (one long-haul flight)

Gaming: 200-250 kWh

AWS: 60-80 kWh

AI: 50-100 kWh

There's a lot of talk about AIs footprint, but I think people should understand that, so far, it's much less than other industries. That said, as society scales up AI, those numbers are going to grow quickly, so I think it's important that we work on how to maximize sustainability and efficiency of these systems.

At the same time, as I wrote about in another post, AI could rapidly expand our economic output for a fraction of the "footprint cost" of trying to expand the population to achieve the same goal. (Put another way: If we replaced 90% of IRS employees with an advanced AI system, one could expect that it'd get a lot more done, a lot faster, and with smaller footprints than the employees who were replaced.)

In terms of producing things and getting stuff done, AI could double our output with only a fractional increase in resource usage. This is extremely ideal.

The problem is that even if AI requires just 1% the resources as a person to do the same thing, as it becomes easier to access AI, it's usage may grow 10,000% (e.g. "hey AI, make me a movie, also some funny pictures, and also examine my x-rays, and also order and make dinner, etc..."). So even with needing just 1% of resources, if it's used 10,000% more, that's ends up being a lot of resources used.

So yes, we need to think about AI - it's footprints, its effects on employment, and a lot more - but let's not lose sight of the context (e.g. compared to other industries) and potential gains (massive growth in goods, services, and scientific advances).

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💡 Generative AI Is Revolutionizing Technology—But Is It Hurting the Planet? 💡

With data centers expected to emit 2.5 billion tons of greenhouse gases by 2030, the environmental impact of AI can’t be ignored. Discover the facts and what the tech industry needs to do to balance innovation and sustainability.Read the full article on Today News Pakistan!

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