AI-Powered Waters at the Olympic Games

AI technology is being utilized to heat swimming pools, harnessing advanced algorithms to optimize temperature control for energy efficiency and athlete comfort in the Olympics.

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• Paris Olympics 2024 is using a novel approach to heating the Olympic pool by utilizing the excess heat generated from a data center in Paris. This initiative is part of a broader conversation about the environmental impact of AI, as data centers are known to be significant energy consumers. While the project showcases an innovative use of waste heat, critics argue that it merely diverts attention from the larger ecological footprint of AI technologies

• Google has introduced the Google TV Streamer, a new AI-powered device that serves as both an entertainment system and a smart home hub. Priced at $99.99, it is set to replace Chromecast, offering enhanced features like 4K streaming, a sleek design, and integration with Google Home and Matter devices. It boasts a personalized viewing experience with over 700,000 movies and shows, and 800+ free live TV channels. The device uses Google’s AI to curate content suggestions and allows users to create watchlists.

• Zoom has introduced a new feature called Zoom Docs, which is designed to enhance meeting workflows by integrating document collaboration directly into the Zoom platform. This AI-powered feature allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents without the need to switch between applications. With Zoom Docs, meeting content can be transformed into actionable documents, and the AI Companion can assist with tasks such as summarizing and editing content, translating documents, and more.

• YouTube is currently testing a new feature that integrates with Google Gemini to assist creators in brainstorming video ideas, titles, and thumbnails. This feature, named Brainstorm with Gemini, is part of a limited experiment available to select creators. It aims to provide a competitive edge by offering unique AI-driven support not found on other social media platforms.

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