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The use of energy by artificial intelligence technology is rapidly increasing. Massive data centers performing the intense computation needed for training large models are consuming huge amounts of energy. Last year, AI consumed over 4% of U.S. electricity, putting a real strain on electric grids. Projections are that AI energy demand will more than double by 2040.
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People with disabilities and their advocates are trying to put on present a united front this week as they press state lawmakers on key priorities.
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Challengers in the state comptroller race vowed to press on after longtime incumbent Tom DiNapoli received overwhelming support Friday at the state Democratic convention in Syracuse. -
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow medically assisted suicide in New York. -
The plan would split the Winter Games between Lake Placid in the Adirondacks and New York City.
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An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
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The hearing underscored how deeply divided Republicans and Democrats remain on top-level changes to immigration enforcement in the wake of the shootings of two U.S. citizens. -
American women continue to dominate alpine ski racing events in the Winter Olympics, and American men win their first medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years.
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At 25, Chloe Kim could become the first halfpipe snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic golds.
