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AI’s Energy Consumption Lower Than Expected, New Study Finds
New research from the University of Waterloo and the Georgia Institute of Technology challenges common perceptions regarding the energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI). The study, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that AI’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minimal and could potentially offer benefits for environmental sustainability and economic efficiency…
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New Study Reveals Deepfakes Can Overcome AI Watermarking
Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute have made a startling discovery that exposes vulnerabilities in the methods used to detect AI-generated content. Their study reveals that artificial intelligence image watermarks, promoted as a solution to combat deepfakes, can be effectively removed without knowing the watermark’s design or the existence of the…
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Boost Potassium Intake for Lower Blood Pressure, New Study Suggests
Reducing sodium intake has long been recommended for individuals grappling with high blood pressure. However, new research from the University of Waterloo, published in the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology, proposes an alternative approach: increasing your potassium intake. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over 30% of adults globally, making it a leading cause of…
