Top Tech News: ChatGPT, Social Media Worsening Climate Crisis
Recent research suggests that the increasing reliance on AI and social media platforms may have a negative impact on human creativity and problem-solving skills, both of which are crucial for predicting and addressing climate change. Instead of fostering innovation and awareness, these technologies are being criticized for diverting attention from pressing global issues like climate change. By circulating negative content and false hope, AI and social media are potentially hampering our ability to effectively tackle the climate crisis.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced plans to hire approximately 12,000 employees, many of whom will undergo training for positions in IT and other fields. With a current employee strength of 2,32,296 projected for FY24, SBI is actively recruiting new talent to fill various roles within the organization. SBI Chairman Mr. Khara highlighted that a significant portion of the new hires will possess engineering backgrounds, reflecting the bank's focus on technical expertise.
In other news, a prominent global enterprise GPU-Server and AI infrastructure-as-a-service provider has entered into a strategic partnership with SLNH, a company specializing in green data centers for Bitcoin mining and other computational tasks. This collaboration aims to leverage innovative technologies to drive sustainable practices within the cryptocurrency industry. Read More
Despite recent fluctuations, the price of Bitcoin appears to have stabilized around $62,745.3 USD. Ongoing regulatory concerns and potential actions by regulatory bodies like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have contributed to a sense of caution among traders. Following a brief dip in value, Bitcoin has shown signs of recovery, maintaining its position around the $62k mark.
