Millions of players have embraced the game over the last few years, but other developers have found success with different approaches, like The New York Times’ . Now, The Atlantic has joined the trend by launching on its website, where players solve clues to reveal historical facts. Players can earn city-based ranks and access a free archive of past puzzles, making Bracket City a challenging and engaging word game.
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The Washington Post highlights the carbon cost of AI queries, noting that a single question can generate grams of CO2, with ChatGPT consuming about ten times more energy than a Google search. While users can limit AI-generated responses, the overall environmental impact is significant, as data centers require vast electricity and freshwater for cooling, with larger AI models being more energy-intensive yet more accurate. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Marine Organizational Body Size (MOBS) database is an open-access resource that compiles body size data for over 85,000 marine species, enhancing research on ocean biodiversity. Led by marine ecologist Craig McClain, the project aims to cover 75% of described marine species, addressing the lack of comprehensive data on marine invertebrates and contributing to a better understanding of marine life. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreAmazon Prime Day will take place from July 8th to July 11th this year, extending the sale to four days and introducing a new "Today’s Big Deals" feature. Shoppers can expect highlighted discounts, early deals, and tips for maximizing savings on various gadgets, making it an excellent opportunity to prepare for upcoming shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreJohn Belizaire, CEO of Soluna, a green data center firm, highlights a little-known issue with wind turbines: they are often turned off despite windy conditions, rather than being broken. This observation serves as a prelude to a deeper discussion on energy management in renewable resources. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreAt this point, it’s easier to identify AI startups Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t considered acquiring, as he recently discussed potential buys including Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence and Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg has begun assembling a new AI team led by Alexandr Wang, with significant competition for talent, prompting high compensation offers amidst concerns from OpenAI's Sam Altman. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe BBC is threatening legal action against Perplexity AI, claiming its AI model was trained using BBC content without permission. The corporation demands the deletion of any BBC material and a proposal for financial compensation, with the legal move reflecting concerns over copyright protections amid rising tech competition. Need More Context? 🔎
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