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Huawei, once a global smartphone powerhouse but now mostly reduced to the Asian market following a U.S. import ban, is trying something bold this year. The company is launching new phones, with the launch event scheduled mere hours after Apple's iPhone 16 event.
More precisely, Apple's event is scheduled for 10 a.m. PT, September 9, while Huawei's event starts at 2:30 p.m. China Standard Time on September 10, which translates to 11:30 p.m. PT on September 9. While that may be a little late for smartphone enthusiasts on the U.S. west coast, it's still notable that Huawei's event is taking place on the same day as Apple's "It's Glowtime" event.
Tweet may have been deletedIt's not just any phone that Huawei is launching, either. The company will unveil a tri-folding smartphone, something we've seen in concepts but never widely available, especially from a major smartphone maker such as Huawei. Details about the device are unknown, though analyst Ross Young says it will have a 10-inch display before folding, and that it will use the "most expensive smartphone panel" yet. Huawei's Executive Director teased the device on Weibo, saying it will be an "epoch-making product."
While Huawei's teaser image for the event obviously focuses on the tri-folding phone, there are reports that Huawei will also announce an electric car, as well as new smartwatches.
SEE ALSO: Xiaomi's SU7 electric car is stunning IRLShould Huawei really launch an EV, it would be following in Xiaomi's footsteps. Known primarily as a smartphone maker, Xiaomi launched a snazzy-looking, super-fast electric car early this year.
Rumors about an Apple foldable device have been surfacing (and resurfacing) for years, but nothing really materialized in the form of an actual product you can buy. Last we've heard, Apple is working on an iPad/MacBook hybrid, but we won't see it on the market before 2027.
College is the time to start figuring out your future self — but it can be a huge money suck in the now. In addition to tuition, which is no joke these days, you’ll need books, tech gear, and dorm essentials to settle in and take your academic life by the reins.
All the more reason to hit up Walmart for sweet deals on everything you need to level up your college sitch. Whether you’re a first-time freshman or moving back into the dorm, you know all too well that this smart gear will help you nail it on a student budget.
A pink laptop that’s too cool for school Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Stream 14-inch Laptop with Intel Processor $179.00 at WalmartA fast laptop is a BTC essential, and this lightweight yet capable 14-inch model checks all the boxes and is a steal at this price. The powerful Intel processor and UHD graphics deliver speed whether you’re taking class notes, researching, or streaming in your (rare) downtime. With 11 hours of battery life, you can dart from your dorm to class to the library without juicing up, a nice perk.
Go ahead, take that 8 a.m. class Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Express Essentials Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $49.00 at WalmartCaffeine is another college must, and a machine that cranks it out should be on every student’s list. This space-saver is an ace pick because it’s only 6.5 inches wide and makes a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa at the touch of a button. Just pop in your favorite K-Cup pod, and you're done. The 36-ounce water reservoir lets you brew back-to-back cups for those all-nighters.
A mini-fridge that packs it all in Opens in a new window Credit: Arctic King Arctic King 3.2 Cu Ft Mini-Fridge with Freezer $125.00 at WalmartIf energy drinks get you through the day, keep them frosty with this slick and organized mini-fridge. The stainless finish gives your dorm room an instant bump, and its demure size still offers plenty of interior space to keep all your bevs and snacks chilled. There’s even a crisper drawer and a separate freezer for ice cream and frozen pizza.
'Shroom up your dorm Opens in a new window Credit: Cresswell Lighting 8-Inch Glass Mushroom Lamp $19.98 at WalmartDorms are notorious for their unflattering lighting, but this amber-colored mushroom-shaped light will grace your space with a soft, ambient glow. Use it as a low-light desk lamp when you’re cramming while your roommate sleeps, or pair it with a WiFi plug that enables you to tell it to turn itself off when your head hits the pillow.
Feather your most stylish nest Opens in a new window Credit: Mainstays Mainstays Retro Floral 5-Piece Reversible Bed in a Bag Comforter Set $26.96 at WalmartGive your room a homey touch with this super affordable bed-in-a-bag set. You get a comforter, matching sheet set, pillowcase, and sham, and you can pick from tons of patterns and colors to dial in your own dorm vibe. The brushed microfiber feels like a dream, and the machine-washable comforter is reversible, in case you spill on it. Mainstays offers multiple designs, some more gender-neutral than others, so take your pick.
Your go-to campus kicks Opens in a new window Credit: Crocs Crocs Unisex Baya Slide Sandals $24.95 at WalmartA cushy new pair of Crocs is a college must, and these sliders will get you around campus in top laid-back style. The signature nubs give your feet a mini-massage, the Croslite material feels like a marshmallow, and you can customize your pair with up to 12 Jibbitz charms in the shape of rainbows, paw prints, or strawberries. Add socks and walk on.
Apple’s Clean Up feature, currently available via the iOS 18.1 developer beta, is an Apple Intelligence tool that can remove unwanted objects from photos.
Keep in mind that the operative words here are "developer beta." Clean Up is still in its testing phase — and you really shouldn't download any iOS beta version without backing up your iPhone first. It's a rough-around-the-edges copy that gives some users early access to iOS 18 features before they officially drop later this year.
With that in mind, I wanted to test Apple's new Clean Up utility and pit it against other tools, including Google Magic Eraser and Samsung Galaxy AI. For this face-off, I'll be using the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Clean Up), Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Magic Eraser), and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Galaxy AI).
SEE ALSO: iOS 18.1 adds new Apple Intelligence ‘Clean Up’ tool: 3 things it can do for your photos Apple Clean Up vs. Magic Eraser vs. Galaxy AI: Test photosI decided to choose the following three photos for the test. Each one has a specific level of difficulty: easy, medium, and hard.
EasyThis first one, shot in Grenada, features a couple walking along the beach who, sorry to them (I'm sure they're nice people), needs to get removed from the picture.
A beach in grenada Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThis should be easy for AI-powered object removal tools because there's a consistent background pattern and minimal overlap and shadows. Plus, it's got great lighting.
MediumThe red car in this photo is getting the boot.
A red car in a parking lot Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableUnfortunately for our AI tools, they've got a nasty little shadow to deal with.
HardAnd finally, the owl in this photo, shot in the Vanderbilt Museum in Long Island, will be targeted for removal.
Room in the Vanderbilt Museum Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe owl is inside the glass enclosure obstructs a significant part of the image, which means the AI will have to work hard to fill in the void.
Apple's Clean UpStarting with the couple walking along the coast, I fired up the Clean Up tool on the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the Photos app.
To my surprise, Clean Up auto-selected the couple and highlighted them. In other words, I didn't even have to "tell" the tool which part of the image I wanted removed.
Clean Up tool with Apple Intelligence Credit: Kimberly GI tapped on the highlighted couple — and it removed the woman. The second tap removed the man. And then, poof! They were gone.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThere's not a single trace of them left behind. Well done, Apple Intelligence.
Next, let's test the car photo. Again, it pre-selected some options for removal, including the red car.
This one is a little more challenging.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIf you look closely, Apple Intelligence left behind some subtle red hues on the shadow.
Finally, let's see how the iOS 18 Clean Up tool handles the owl removal.
For this one, Apple didn't pre-select anything in this photo. With my finger, I had to draw a circle around the owl. After using the Clean Up tool, here's the final image.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableAgain, this photo is particularly challenging because the owl blocks a significant portion of the image. As you can see, this task required Apple Intelligence to fill in too many blanks, and as a result, it had difficulty conceptualizing how to replace the void.
Google's Magic EraserNow, it's time to see how Google handles object removal.
Let's get rid of that couple. Circling and tapping on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was trickier than the Clean Up tool. It often required several taps and circles to ensure that the highlighted area is what I'd like to erase. However, it did a great job at removing the lovebirds from the sandy beach.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableAs a bonus, Magic Eraser gives you four options to choose from, so if you don't like how the first one came out, there are three other iterations created just for you.
Next, I used Magic Eraser to remove the car.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIt looks like the Google tool added a sinkhole to replace the red car. I'm not a fan of this result.
Finally, selecting the owl for removal on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was an absolute pain. It wouldn't register my circles around the glass-enclosed bird. And when it finally did, the highlight field oddly excluded some parts of the bird, so I needed to go back and tap that area to ensure they got removed.
Magic Eraser tool on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL phone Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableBut when Magic Eraser did its thing, wow, I was incredible impressed.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThere is some warping and discoloration of the obstructed area, but as you can see, Google's AI performed well in interpreting what lies behind the owl.
Samsung's Galaxy AISimilar to Apple and Google, Samsung's Galaxy AI did a bang-on job at removing the pesky couple walking down the Grenadian beach. (Thanks to the S Pen that ships with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, selecting unwanted objects was an easy task.)
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableInterestingly, Samsung Galaxy AI added a watermark on the bottom-left of the image, letting others know that it's an AI-generated image. (I haven't seen any prominent watermark labels in the other AI-generated images.)
For the car photo, Galaxy AI replaced the red vehicle with what appears to be some sort of crate — or a bale of hay?
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableMaybe it's a box that contains the last semblance of Galaxy AI's logic. Who knows? I'm confused and baffled by this one.
Fortunately, Samsung did a better job at handling this difficult image of a room inside the Vanderbilt Museum.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe lighting is a bit off, the door doesn't look it'd open, and the lamp is missing a leg, but it's not a bad effort from Galaxy AI considering the complexity of the image.
Apple Clean Up vs. Magic Eraser vs. Galaxy AI: WinnerUnsurprisingly, all three AI tools handled the easy image well. Interestingly, there is a noticeable drop in quality with all the AI-generated results.
The winner of this object-removal face-off goes to Google. Although I'm not a fan of how it can't seem to smartly estimate which object you're trying to remove, it did a decent job at handling the easy and complex photos. The car photo was a fail, but Google's ability to handle the difficult image made it a winner.
Apple is in second place. It nailed the first two images, but it couldn't quite get the complex image right with the owl removal. (It's worth noting that, again, iOS 18 Clean Up is currently in beta.)
Samsung's Galaxy AI is in last place. It surfaced a bale of hay I didn't ask for. But it did OK with the beach photo and the Vanderbilt museum shot.
X's ban in Brazil doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon.
The country's Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold the decision on Monday, per the BBC, meaning the site will remain banned — and any anyone attempting to access it via a VPN will still be at risk of a fine.
SEE ALSO: X finally lets you edit DMs on iOS. Here's how.The Supreme Court decision isn't necessarily the biggest surprise, given that it's one of its own justices, Alexandre de Moraes, is the ban's main driving force. Musk and de Moraes previously clashed when the justice ordered X to remove misinformation, which X described as "censorship". X's official Global Affairs account then said the company's legal representative had been threatened with arrest, which resulted in X closing down its operation in Brazil — leading directly to the ban.
In its latest post, X's Global Affairs account said it would be publishing "all of Judge de Moraes’ illegal demands and all related court filings in the interest of transparency" in the days to come.
As for Musk, it seems likely that he'll continue to share angry posts and self-owning memes until this is resolved.
Ever sent a DM on X that you regretted (or, at least, wanted to change)? We've got good news for iOS users: You can now edit your direct messages on X (formerly Twitter) after you've sent them.
Announced by X on its X account as well Help Center, the feature "enhances your ability to correct mistakes, refine your thoughts, or update information after sending a message."
To change a DM after you've sent it, find it in your conversation thread, then click on the three dots menu next to it, and select Edit. A menu will pop up; select Edit again, make your changes, and click "Save" after you're done. The receiver of the message will be able to see that the message has been edited via an "Edited" sign underneath the message.
Tweet may have been deletedThe feature was previously available on Android and the web, but now it's available to iOS users as well. There are a few differences as to how it works on different platforms. For example, on Android, and the web, the recipient of the message you've edited will receive a new message that contains the latest version of your message (prefixed by the word "edited" so you know what's going on). On iOS, they will only receive the edited message if they haven't yet seen the original message.
The feature has no time limit, meaning you can change very old messages if you want, but there are other limitations. For example, each message can only be edited up to five times, and editing images is not supported. Additionally, editing encrypted DMs is also not supported yet, though an engineer at X said the company is "working on it."
A brand new season of Only Murders in the Building is here, and the prop team has once again delivered in a major way.
Just like in Season 3, the end credits of each Season 4 episode come with two visual call-backs to what we've just seen — little prop-sized details that may or may not be clues.
SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 review: Murder at the moviesWe've broken down each end credits Easter egg below (we'll keep updating this story as each new episode drops).
Episode 1, "Once Upon a Time in the West" Credit: HuluThe image on the left, a green box of premium quality "Olde Belgium" lager, is actually a throwback to the end of Season 3. This is the case of beer that Sazz (Jane Lynch) brings to Charles (Steve Martin), shortly before she's killed. "I got a cold case for ya," says Sazz, but Charles suggests fetching the 1966 Argentinian Malbec from his apartment instead. If only they'd stuck to lager.
The second image is a mockup poster of the apparently upcoming Only Murders in the Building movie adaptation, complete with the names of the core cast — Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Zach Galifianakis — and a line promising the film will be "only in theaters this Christmas".
Episode 2, "Gates of Heaven"On the left we have the small pig that Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) discover in the bathroom of the abandoned apartment opposite Charles' — in the west tower. This appears to have been the place where the killer sniped Sazz from, so we're guessing the pig will surely be significant down the line? We don't know who exactly it belongs to, but it makes a grunting bid for freedom at the end of the episode when it flees through the apartment's open door.
On the right are some playing cards, presumably representing the game of "Oh Hell" that Oliver and Mabel play with "the sauce family" who live opposite Charles. Could the game itself be some kind of clue? It could also represent the poker game Sazz set up for Charles on set of Brazzos back in the day, described in a moving moment in the episode as the time Sazz "found friends" for the lonely star of the show.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu, with a new episode every Tuesday.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, September 3, 2024:
AcrossConcert tees, pins, posters, etc.The answer is merch.
The answer is agile.
The answer is navel.
The answer is ideal.
The answer is astro.
The answer is mania.
The answer is egads.
The answer is rivet.
The answer is clear.
The answer is hello.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 3 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 3 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Striking soundsThese words are attention-grabbing.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThe answers all relate to bell sounds.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Belltones.
NYT Strands word list for September 3Tinkle
Clang
Toll
Belltones
Ring
Chime
Peal
Knell
Jingle
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TL;DR: Score these open-box Sony noise-canceling headphones on sale for $199.99 (reg. $349) and enjoy premium sound in peace.
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TL;DR: Watch Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
With the WNBA playoffs looming, every team is hoping for some big moments. Atlanta Dream have been sat in the bottom half of the league but have enjoyed a recent undefeated streak, which could make them hopeful of nabbing that valuable 7th or 9th postseason spot.
Phoenix, on hosting duties against Atlanta, have performed better overall this season. Recent results have been back-and-forth, but they scored the win over Atlanta in their most recent game. Can they win again on their home court? Either way, it's sure to be a hotly-contested fixture.
The good news is that you can stream Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury in the WBNA from anywhere around the world. Read below for all the information you need.
When is Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury?Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Sept. 3. This fixture takes place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
How to watch Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix MercuryBasketball fans can watch Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury plus the remainder of the WNBA 2024 season from anywhere in the world with a WNBA League Pass.
The WNBA League Pass doesn't show locally televised games live in the participating teams' local areas. But there are ways to get around these blackout rules. Simply sign up with a VPN. VPNs are super useful tools that can obscure your real IP address (digital location) and connect you with secure servers in other locations, allowing you to watch every WNBA League Pass game live, excluding games streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
To access every WNBA League Pass game, follow these easy steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with no broadcast deals for the WNBA
Log in to WNBA League Pass
Stream every WNBA game live (except games hosted by Amazon Prime Video)
ExpressVPN is the best choice for hiding your real IP address and streaming more sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Up to eight simultaneous connections
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A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for a limited time at $99.95. This deal gives you 49% off, with a bonus three months of usage at no additional cost. As part of this deal you also get a whole year of unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
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TL;DR: Watch Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
At this point in the season, it's all about the WNBA playoffs. Next up, Las Vegas Aces host Chicago Sky, who are both battling for one of the eight places in the postseason. Las Vegas — two-time defending WBNA Champions — edged a win over Chicago in their last meeting with a buzzer beater from A'ja Wilson.
The good news is that you can stream Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces in the WBNA from anywhere in the world. Here's all the information you need.
When is Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces?Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Sept. 3. This fixture takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How to watch Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas AcesBasketball fans can watch Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces plus the remainder of the WNBA 2024 season from anywhere in the world with a WNBA League Pass.
The WNBA League Pass doesn't show locally televised games live in the participating teams' local areas. But there are ways to bypass blackout rules. All you need to do is sign up with a VPN. These are super useful tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you with secure servers in other locations, helping you watch every WNBA League Pass game live, excluding games streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
To access every WNBA League Pass game, follow these easy steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with no broadcast deals for the WNBA
Log in to WNBA League Pass
Stream every WNBA game live (except games hosted by Amazon Prime Video)
ExpressVPN is the best choice for hiding your real IP address and streaming more sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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The excitement is picking up as we get close to the WNBA playoffs. Take the Washington Mystics: They had a poor win-loss record this season but a recent run of wins have given the team some momentum. They're ready to play Dallas Wings, whose win-loss record is also at the bottom end of the league this season, though they pulled off a recent fourth quarter victory against WNBA champions, Las Vegas Aces.
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Imagine you're buying a new laptop. You come across a model that can do some pretty nifty stuff, but uses many times more electricity than your current laptop. (Ten times? Thirty times? No salesman can give you the exact number, because it's a company secret.)
Oh yeah, and this laptop comes with a funnel on top; every time you ask it for a joke, or a fun image you just thought up, the PC needs a water refill (again, it won't tell you how much). What do you think, worth the upgrade? For those of us who care about an ever-warmer, ever-thirstier Earth, probably not.
Yet that laptop, or something like it, is the net result of our current AI gold rush. Wait, something like it? Yes, because vague estimates are all we have. The true cost in carbon dioxide emissions for every AI prompt — not to mention the groundwater used to cool down thousands of servers crunching those prompts — is still hidden. Researchers can paint a rough picture; Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and others could provide a more precise portrait any time they wanted.
SEE ALSO: A Google AI model is improving climate forecastingBut ever since ChatGPT launched in 2022, "there's been a general crackdown on information," says Sasha Luccioni, a 10-year veteran of AI energy usage research, a TED talk star, and currently climate lead at Hugging Face, a platform for open-source AI.
"Not a single company that offers AI tools, that I know of, provides energy usage and carbon footprint information," Luccioni says in tones of rising frustration. "We don't even know how big models like GPT are. Nothing is divulged, everything is a company secret."
In short: climate-conscious, AI-hungry companies like Google and Microsoft have become a little compartmentalized. They can tell you exactly how many kilograms of carbon your next plane flight is going to emit, but won't offer the same when it comes to your next AI-written term paper or AI-painted Pope in a puffy jacket.
Perhaps with good reason: if we knew the environmental cost of AI products, we'd start shaming each other for our flagrant usage of it.
AI makes us all dirtierSince tech firms also still care about being seen as good environmental citizens, we do have a sense of the scale of the problem. In its 86-page 2024 sustainability report, Google revealed that its total greenhouse gas emissions shot up by 48 percent between 2019 and 2023, with the bulk of that rise coming since 2022.
Given that Google still aims to get to net zero emissions by 2030, that's not great news. Nor is Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report, which shows a 29.1 percent rise in emissions since 2020.
Both companies point the finger at third parties, specifically the ones building data centers for them. They also point out that these data centers do a lot more than just answer AI prompts, which is true and a big part of why the energy cost of AI is so nebulous.
But neither can the AI-proud companies fully deny what's driving this sudden burst of construction: data centers that are "designed and optimized to support AI workloads," in Microsoft's words.
"We have a long way to go to meet our 2030 target," the Google report admits. Given that data center energy demand is expected to grow 160 percent by 2030, that's an understatement. As a May 2024 Goldman Sachs report estimates: "the carbon dioxide emissions of data centers may more than double between 2022 and 2030."
Where should we point the finger for this rise? As Google's report puts it in this doozy of a passive-voice sentence: "Reducing emissions may be challenging due to increasing energy demands from the greater intensity of AI compute."
SEE ALSO: People are using AI to date youTo be fair to the owners of power-hungry AI models, their energy usage is probably still dwarfed by other power-hog data center technologies such as cryptocurrency, streaming apps, and online games.
But don't make that comparison to Luccioni. "That always pisses me off," she says, "because AI is not a vertical. It's a horizontal — a tool that gets used across many different verticals. Google Maps uses AI, and so do all the ads we see online, and so does precision agriculture, and so do military drones. How do you calculate what part AI plays?"
Or to put it another way: Google doesn't force you to use cryptocurrency when you do a Google search. But it has put AI search results front and center — and you can't opt out. Which means that even if you think you've never used an AI tool in your life, if you've Googled recently, you're part of the problem. (For the climate-concerned, Luccioni recommends switching to a non-AI search engine like Ecosia.)
If Google, Microsoft, and the other big generative AI players were to reveal all, how bad could it be? Good question. Guesses from experts range from pretty bad to climate disaster.
The International Energy Agency estimates, conservatively, that a single ChatGPT prompt uses nearly 3 watt-hours. Compare that to 0.3 watt-hours for a single Google search (before the company integrated AI results with Gemini, that is).
The power required to reply to hundreds of millions of ChatGPT queries each day could power 33,000 households in the U.S. alone, according to University of Washington researcher Saijad Moazeni. And that doesn't include energy consumed in the process of training every company's AI model in the first place, which is anyone's guess.
AI is incredibly thirstyAnother way to see the scale of the problem: tell-tale spikes in water usage. When OpenAI was in the final month of training its latest model, GPT-4, at a group of Microsoft data centers in West Des Moines Iowa, the company had to pump in 11.5 million gallons — or 6 percent of all the water in the whole district. West Des Moines told Microsoft not to add more data centers unless it could reduce its water usage, echoing a similar problem in Arizona and a 2021 water fight in Oregon over Google data centers.
There is good news, of course. Data center water is increasingly drawn from non-potable sources, and companies are figuring out how to use less of it in the first place. Some data centers are using special HVAC systems, which decrease water usage even as they add to the electricity bill.
But hey, how about the exponential growth in wind and solar power? Surely that can drive our AI revolution, right?
Not so fast, say researchers, who point out that it's impossible to tell whether your AI query is going to a data center in green energy-friendly Europe, coal-friendly India or oil-friendly Saudi Arabia. Even Europe isn't greening its grid fast enough to keep pace with Silicon Valley's AI obsession.
"Renewable energy is definitely growing," Sasha Luccioni says. "The problem is it's not growing fast enough to keep up with AI's growth."
Tech companies are trying to plug that gap with carbon credits, which as a recent Bloomberg investigation points out, isn't the same as taking emissions out of the atmosphere. Microsoft and Amazon rely on credits for more than 50 percent of its so-called renewable energy, the report said.
Meta is a little better, with just 18 percent of its allegedly green energy coming from carbon credits. (Luccioni also credits Meta with being a little better on the AI data disclosure front too, in part because the company currently has less skin in the AI game.)
Can AI help us be more green?Even if AI-focused data centers were 100 percent powered by wind, solar, hydro and nuclear, that still means they're calling dibs on green power that belongs to all of us.
This isn't a theoretical debate; a conflict over Amazon dropping new data centers next to a 2.5 Gw nuclear power station in Pennsylvania, then fighting locals for the output, appears to be the first in a wave of similar legal battles now ramping up around other nuclear stations.
Are there ways in which using AI is worth such a power suck? Might AI-powered climate research actually help us model extreme weather better, maybe even help us design carbon capture solutions that could scale up fast enough to tackle global warming?
That's a possibility for sure, and one for a future story. But one thing's for sure: few of us, from Gen Z students handing in ChatGPT-written papers to boomers posting AI cat pictures on Facebook, are using AI to save our warming planet. Perhaps we'd be better off leaving this tool to the people who are.
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