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Severe Risks of AI That Are Not Getting Enough Attention

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We are clearly in “the year of AI,” with this probably being the #1 topic on people’s lists, at conferences, in commercials, appearing in new company directives and rules, etc. There are some issues that are surfacing from the norms of AI and the widespread use of AI, however, that … [continued]

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Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals

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The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is the world’s leading measure of sustainable wellbeing. It is calculated from three components: average life expectancy, self-reported wellbeing, and ecological footprint. The latest edition, released today by the Hot or Cool Institute, reveals that, while no country has yet achieved a fully sustainable “Good … [continued]

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EPA Moves to Eliminate Public From Permitting Process for Data Centers, Concrete Batch Plants

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On Tuesday the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which include the large diesel generators that many data centers in Texas use. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for these pollution sources, including most data centers but … [continued]

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