Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all hit new highs as favourable data allows potential rate cuts to get ever closer – September 2024 looks likely
2024-05-16
All three major indices closed at records on 15th May 2024 The Dow climbed 0.88%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.17%, ending the session above 5,300 for the first time. The tech-related Nasdaq Composite closed higher by 1.40%. Dow closed at a new high of: 39908 S&P 500 closed at a new high of: 5308 Nasdaq CompositeRead More →
“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” – Margaret Atwood
2024-05-16
Margaret Atwood – born 1939 “Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end canRead More →
AI’s excessive water consumption should be of international concern
2024-05-16
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid advancement, we must confront its environmental footprint. Beyond energy consumption, AI’s demand for water is a critical concern that demands attention. AI data centres require cooling, and substantial amounts of fresh water are utilized for this purpose. Additionally, water is consumed in theRead More →
Google Unveils AI Chatbot Gemini 1.5 Flash as competition from OpenAI heats up
2024-05-16
Google is advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI) with its new release, Gemini 1.5 Flash, which is set to transform our online information interactions. Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, this latest model enhances sophisticated features with rapid performance and efficiency. The new AI Chatbot was unveiled on 15th MayRead More →