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Today’s updates: Generative AI & Carbon Footprint: 45% of UK adults demand transparency on AI’s environmental impact as energy use rises. Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview: Outperforms OpenAI in logic, but struggles with reasoning. OpenAI’s o1 Model: Human-like thinking reduces data needs, shaking up the AI hardware market. Google GenChess: Custom chess sets using AI bring creativity to the game.

Today New’s Contains of:

  • Generative AI’s Environmental Impact Sparks Concern

  • Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview Challenges OpenAI

  • OpenAI Leads New Training Revolution

  • Google Labs’ GenChess Combines AI and Creativity

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Generative AI’s Environmental Impact Sparks Concern

A CloudNine PR survey reveals that 83% of UK adults are aware of generative AI tools, and 45% want transparency on their environmental costs. The energy-intensive nature of AI could lead to major sustainability challenges as usage grows by 70% annually. Companies and policymakers are now addressing these concerns with new standards and greener practices. Read More

 Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview Challenges OpenAI

Alibaba's new "reasoning" AI model, QwQ-32B-Preview, with 32.5 billion parameters, outperforms OpenAI’s models in benchmarks like AIME and MATH. Though it excels in logic and math, some tasks still pose challenges, indicating room for improvement. Read More

OpenAI Leads New Training Revolution

OpenAI’s innovative ‘o1’ model introduces human-like reasoning, transforming AI training methods. This shift may reduce the need for larger datasets and computing resources, reshaping the AI hardware market and influencing competitors like Nvidia. Read More

 Google Labs’ GenChess Combines AI and Creativity

Google Labs’ GenChess lets users design unique chess sets with its Gemini Imagen 3 model. Players can generate chess pieces based on fun themes like sushi or pizza, offering a blend of classic gameplay with AI-driven creativity. Read More

Quick Recap:

AI & Sustainability Rising concerns over AI’s energy use drive greener practices. QwQ-32B-Preview Alibaba’s new AI rivals OpenAI but needs refinement. o1 Model OpenAI’s human-like reasoning reshapes AI training and hardware needs. GenChess Google’s AI lets users design creative chess sets.

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