Power Plays, Plagiarism & Pollution: AI’s Expanding Fallout
From nuclear mega-deals to essay ghostwriters, Google’s carbon bill and court battles mount.
UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain
Gwyn Topham/ The Guardian
The United Kingdom and the United States are collaborating to deploy modular nuclear reactors throughout Britain. The move attempts to increase clean energy production, but also raises concerns about safety and costs.
Rolling Stone’s parent company sues Google over AI Overviews
Terrence O’Brien/ The Verge
Rolling Stone's owner is suing Google, accusing its AI Overviews of stealing and modifying their work. It's a fundamental battle between AI and copyright.
Inside the world of Kenya’s ‘shadow scholars’ paid to write essays for UK students
Sally Weale/ The Guardian
A covert network of Kenyan authors is powering UK academia by creating articles for pay. The subterranean trade raises major ethical issues.
How to use ChatGPT at university without cheating: ‘Now it’s more like a study partner’
Tess Reidy/ The Guardian
Students are discovering how to use ChatGPT as a learning tool rather than a shortcut. Universities are beginning to view AI as a tool, not a danger.
Google’s huge new Essex datacentre to emit 570,000 tonnes of CO2 a year
Robert Booth/ The Guardian
Google's planned Essex datacenter promises speed, but at a significant environmental cost. Critics warn that its large carbon footprint could undermine green goals.
Measuring Uplift Without Randomised Control — a Quick and Practical Guide
Jonty Haberfield/ Towards AI
Conducting experiments without control groups? This guide demonstrates how to accurately evaluate uplift, transforming complicated data into useful insights.
Building Knowledge Graphs with Apache AGE
Sandani Fernando/ Towards AI
Do you want smarter data connections? Apache AGE simplifies knowledge graph creation, allowing you to discover hidden links in your databases.
Musk’s Grok AI bot falsely suggests police misrepresented footage of far-right rally in London
Ben Quinn/ The Guardian
Elon Musk's Grok AI stirred outrage by distributing fake information about London police. It's another example of how quickly AI can spread misinformation.