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New AI tool speeds up design of efficient heat-to-electricity generators
New AI-designed thermoelectric generators reach 9.3% efficiency and could make waste heat easier to harvest.
Utility giant Itron confirms cyberattack, says internal systems were accessed
Data was most likely not tampered with, although Itron's investigation is still ongoing.
‘The American people should not be footing the bill for the benefit of private companies': Tech giants sign White House pledge to not pass on data center electricity costs to consumers - here's everything you need to know
The Ratepayer Protection Pledge has been signed by numerous hyperscalers and AI companies, and seeks to prevents American consumers footing the bill for increased energy demand due to data centers.
Sam Altman says ChatGPT water use claims are ‘completely untrue'
Sam Altman dismisses viral claims about ChatGPT’s water use — but the bigger question of AI’s growing energy and environmental impact remains unresolved.
Microsoft SharePoint exploited to hack multiple energy firms
Hackers are abusing SharePoint to break into people's emails and propagate further throughout the networks.
Alphabet secures $4.75 billion Intersect deal to make sure its data centers have enough energy
Google to buy out Intersect Power after offering financial backing in 2024, in a bid to help bolster its data center strategy.
UK energy system is "screwed" says Octopus Energy CEO
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson says the UK energy system is screwed.
Google is spending $3bn on renewable power for its data centers
Google wants to power its data centers with clean energy only, so it's investing in 20-year PPAs for hydroelectricity.
