In the digital age, computer chips are getting smaller, but computing problems are becoming larger. With the continuous advancement of AI models, energy consumption and computing demands in data centers are growing exponentially. IBM's recent breakthrough in optical technology promises to transform this situation. Traditional data centers face two major technical bottlenecks: the limitations of copper wire transmission and electronic transmission speeds. Currently, most CPUs are largely idle, simply waiting for data packets to be transmitted. This represents a significant waste of computing resources. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed.

Recently, hundreds of social workers in England have started using an artificial intelligence system called 'Magic Notes'. This tool can record face-to-face conversations, analyze the content, and draft letters and suggest follow-up actions for social workers, helping them complete their work more effectively. The councils using this AI tool include Swinton, Barnet, and Kingston, with a total of seven councils currently using it. The 'Magic Notes' tool can quickly write meeting summaries and propose ideas that social workers may not have considered.