Why a ‘thirsty’ generative AI boom poses a problem for Big Tech

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Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — A global rush for the next wave of generative artificial intelligence is increasing public scrutiny on an often-overlooked but critically important environmental issue: Big Tech’s expanding water footprint. Tech giants, including the likes of Microsoft and Alphabet-owned Google, have recently reported a substantial upswing in […]

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads

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By Tom GerkenTechnology reporter Getty Images Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over his promotion of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. The plaintiffs claim his endorsement led them to make loss-making investments. They are seeking damages of “a sum exceeding” $1bn […]