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EcoDataCenter, a Swedish company, has secured almost $500 million in funding to build and operate environmentally friendly data centers specifically designed for the growing demands of artificial intelligence. This investment signifies a major step towards a more sustainable future for the AI industry.

EcoDataCenter, a Swedish sustainable data center company, has received $478 million in funding to expand its operations and build more environmentally friendly data centers.

In US cities and suburbs, felled trees often end up being chipped instead of being made into lumber. This frustrated Ben Christensen, who grew up in New Mexico with a family deeply rooted in the lumber industry – his father was a carpenter – instilling in him a deep respect for trees. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney Christensen points out that the main reason for wood waste is...

Recently, researchers at Concordia University launched a new research project called 'Abundant Intelligences,' aimed at reexamining the development direction of artificial intelligence (AI). The project points out that the current development model of AI has inherent biases against non-Western conceptions of intelligence, particularly in relation to indigenous cultures. The goal of the project is to integrate indigenous knowledge systems to construct an inclusive and comprehensive concept of intelligence and intelligent behavior, thereby promoting the development of future technologies.

Recently, global technology leader IBM and world-renowned beauty company L'Oréal announced an exciting collaboration plan aimed at leveraging IBM's Generative AI technology to deeply analyze cosmetics formulation data, thereby promoting the use of sustainable raw materials. This innovative effort will develop a customized AI foundational model designed to significantly enhance L'Oréal's R&D team's performance and consumer satisfaction across various cosmetics. This partnership combines L'Oréal's extensive expertise in cosmetic science with IBM's advanced technology.

On January 14, 2025, Shanghai Step-Star Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. announced an in-depth cooperation with the well-known domestic tea brand Cha Bai Dao. This collaboration aims to leverage Step-Star's large model technology to jointly explore new models for intelligent inspection and AIGC marketing, with the goal of creating a new digital store production and operation model that provides consumers with a safer, smarter, and more enjoyable milk tea consumption experience.

Recently, Nvidia announced a collaboration with G42, an artificial intelligence company based in Abu Dhabi, to establish a lab focused on climate technology. This marks Nvidia's first partnership with a leading AI company in the UAE, aiming to leverage AI technology to enhance the accuracy of weather forecasts. According to a joint statement, the climate technology lab will be located in Abu Dhabi, serving as a hub for research and development to advance the commitment of both companies to environmental sustainability.

In 2023, the influence of fast fashion giant Shein has spread globally. Thousands of flights rapidly deliver its ultra-low-priced clothing from suppliers to tens of millions of customers, with '#sheinhaul' videos going viral on social media, attracting billions of views. However, behind this apparent prosperity lies a significant issue regarding environmental sustainability. Shein utilizes proprietary machine learning applications to monitor customer preferences in real-time and predict demand, satisfying these needs through an ultra-fast supply chain.

The rapid development of AI technology has propelled GPUs to become a hot commodity worldwide, with Nvidia reporting significant growth in the second quarter, exceeding $30 billion in revenue. However, powerful GPUs require adequate data centers to support the AI demand. Nvidia, along with partners, is investing $160 million in Applied Digital to expedite the construction of data centers in North Dakota, aiming to provide data center and cloud services around Nvidia's GPUs. The construction of data centers is crucial, as GPUs are expensive.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the power consumption of data centers has received widespread attention, but their water consumption has also surged dramatically, posing a challenge to the sustainability goals of tech companies. Taking Virginia as an example, since 2019, water usage in data centers has skyrocketed by nearly 64%, with consumption exceeding 7 billion liters in 2023, handling approximately 70% of global internet traffic. High water consumption mainly stems from cooling systems and equipment maintenance needs. The expansion of AI technology has intensified pressure on water resources, prompting tech companies to optimize water usage strategies for sustainable development.

As the 2024 US Open approaches, IBM and the USTA are launching a series of innovative AI features to provide an unprecedented digital experience for the tournament. Through the watsonx platform, these AI technologies offer more detailed post-match summaries, AI commentary, and a fully upgraded SlamTracker. AI-generated match reports cover every singles match, allowing viewers to receive detailed analyses just minutes after the match ends, including player performance, statistics, and highlights. IBM's AI commentary feature has also been enhanced.

As the global tourism industry undergoes significant transformation, the British travel tech company Byway announced the completion of a $6.4 million A-round funding round. This capital will be used to expand its AI-powered, no-flight travel planning service. The round was led by Heartcore Capital, with participation from Eka Ventures and several angel investors. Byway's establishment was quite dramatic. In March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Europe, founder Cat Jones decided