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However, the energy consumption of AI systems, particularly large-scale language models (LLM), has raised concerns about sustainability. These systems rely on data centers that require huge amounts of power for computing, storage and data transmission. In Germany alone, data centers consumed approximately 16 billion kWh in 2020. This accounts for about 1% of the country’s total energy usage. By 2025, this figure is projected to rise to 22 billion kWh, reflecting an increase in demand for AI-powered services. To address this issue, experts at the Institute of Technology Munich (TUM) have developed a new training method that significantly reduces AI…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has denounced the Securities and Exchange Commission. He also said that cryptocurrency exchanges are trying to invest outside of the US.Carlos Giasso | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNow that President Trump has announced his strategic plan Bitcoin Reserve, crypto industry leaders can focus on what they want to hear from the new administration on Friday.In just six weeks of his second White House term, Trump is holding his first crypto summit. This nods to the industry that played a major role in the November election victory. Executives were not at the heart of their efforts. Coinbase CEO…
March 7, 2025Hacker NewsPayment Security/Compliance Access the On-Demand Webinar here Avoid a $100,000 monthly compliance disaster March 31, 2025: The clock is ticking. What happens when a script that is often overlooked is a non-compliance fine that costs $100,000 per month? PCI DSS V4 is coming and you need to prepare a company to process your payment card data. Beyond the fines, non-compliance exposes businesses to web skimming, third-party script attacks, and new browser-based threats. So, how do you prepare on time? Reflectiz sat down with Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) for an unbanned discussion about the toughest PCI DSS V4…
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months after he filed accusations against Senate Speaker Akpabio.Nigerian senators have suspended female senators after accusing the chairman of sexual harassment. Sen. Natasha Akpoti Uduagan will be banned from office from Thursday and will withdraw his allowances and security for six months after filing charges against Senate President Godeshir Akpabio, who denied allegations against him. On Wednesday, the Senate Ethics Committee rejected Akpoti-uduaghan’s petition on alleged harassment, citing a violation of procedural rules. Her subsequent halt was justified for a previous debate that exploded in the Senate over changes in her seat arrangements.…
WHO: India vs New ZealandContents: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 FinalWhen: Sunday 1pm (09:00 GMT)Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates After 14 matches and 18 days, the Elite One Day International (ODI) men’s competition, consisting of the world’s top eight teams, led to a battle between the top two candidates. India and New Zealand will hold the tournament at the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about the big showdown: Why is Dubai hosting the Champions Trophy Final? In the months before the Champions Trophy, the ICC…
March 7, 2025Ravi LakshmananMalware/Blockchain Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious Python packages in the Python Package Index (PYPI) repository. It is equipped to steal victims’ Ethereum private keys by impersonating a popular library. The package in question is Settil, which has received 1,077 downloads so far. It is no longer possible to download from the official registry. “The package impersonating a simple utility in the Python set mimics widely used libraries such as Python-Utils (712m++download) and Util (23.5m+download).” “This deception reduces unsuspecting developers to install compromised packages and allows attackers to unauthorized access to Ethereum wallets.” This package is intended for…
The UK Nuclear Energy Agency (UKAEA) and the Fukushima Research, Education and Innovation Institute (F-REI) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on the Joint Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. The MOC will promote UK-Japan collaboration between government-funded organizations, strengthen opportunities for collaborative research, and promote science and innovation in key technical areas such as: Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Supporting nuclear decommissioning, operating in challenging environments, and advanced manufacturing. Facility management and collaboration: harnessing best practices in research facilities, sharing innovation and commercialization culture. Human Resources and Skills: Initiatives to promote partnerships and support human resource and skills development.…
Garbage pollution is an escalating UK environmental crisis, with coastal communities experiencing nearly 60% of waste than inland areas, according to a new study. This study sheds light on how population density and community characteristics affect trash accumulation. Because of its focus on environmental conservation, these findings highlight the urgent need for region-specific waste management strategies. This study was conducted by researchers from the International Marine Women Research Unit at the University of Plymouth in collaboration with ZSL, Nantes University and surfers on sewage. Research reveals shocking trash trends The groundbreaking study was the first of its kind in the…
March 7, 2025Ravi LakshmananCryptocurrency/Ransomware A coalition of international law enforcement has seized a website related to the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex (“Garantex”)[.]org”), almost three years after the service was approved by the US Treasury in April 2022. “The Garantex domain was seized by the US Secret Service under the authority of 18 USC § 981 and 982, based on a seizure warrant obtained by the US Lawyer’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.” The operation was carried out in cooperation with the US Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, Federal Investigation Bureau, European and Dutch National Police, German Federal Criminal Police Agency…
As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8th, we will shine a spotlight on women who will shape the event industry. Helena Fitzgerald, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager at National Gallery. Shonali Devereaux, CEO of MIA. Katie Niland, commercial director for Belfry Hotel & Resort. Natalie Wyatt, managing director of the Liverpool City Regional Local Visitor Economic Partnership. Margaret Reeves, Managing Director of Reftech. Evie Holdcroft, creative director at Sandpit Creations. Joan Barratt, managing director of venue collections. Faye Dyer, CEO of ACC Liverpool Group, shares insights on overcoming challenges, embracing credibility and delving into leadership. We often hear that…