2026-08-08

AI agents use roughly 600 times more energy than a simple chat prompt

Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather tracked his Claude Code usage over eight weeks: 3.2 billion tokens and about 170 kWh of data center electricity. Per prompt, that's roughly 600 times more than a typical AI chat. His data shows how much the low figures reported by Google and OpenAI distort the reality of agent-based AI.<br /> The article AI agents use roughly 600 times more energy than [...]

2026-08-08

Why are so many AI models going 'rogue'? The experts weigh in

AI models are breaking free of testing at unprecedented rates [...]

2026-08-08

Workers are worried AI will expose they don't know how to do their jobs properly

Workers are becoming aware of gaps and limitations in their own abilities thanks to their use of AI, and they’re concerned they may be considered replaceable [...]

2026-08-08

X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program

X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7. [...]

2026-08-08

After 2 weeks with the Garmin Cirqa, I've fallen back in love with 'vibe running' and ditched my regular watch — and the Strava obsession it enables

The Garmin Cirqa has freed me from the clutches of 'Strava-itis' and got me back into running based on vibes. [...]

2026-08-08

West Ham vs Portsmouth Live Streams: How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 first round online from anywhere

All the ways to watch West Ham vs Portsmouth live streams, as Pompey visit the Hammers in season curtain-raiser for both clubs in the Carabao Cup 2026/27. [...]

2026-08-08

How to watch Man Utd vs PSG: live stream the 2026/27 pre-season friendly from anywhere

Here's how to watch Man Utd vs PSG live streams for free from anywhere in the world, as United take on the European champions in Sweden. [...]

2026-08-08

DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists

Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data. [...]

2026-08-08

How to choose your first mechanical keyboard — and why it's simpler than the internet wants you to think

When buying a new mechanical keyboard, it's important to do your research to make sure you get the right one for your needs. But, with so many options and loads of jargon flying around, it can also be confusing, and we're here to help. [...]