Want to dig deeper into specific aspects of social and environmental sustainability, digitalisation, and how the two connect, clash and combine? Then RESET’s Long Reads is the place for you.
AI that serves the common good? To do so, it must be designed differently to its big tech siblings. Theresa Züger is researching this at the HIIG institute.
Our digital lives rely on data centres. But their cooling systems are threatening global water supplies, leaving citizens thirsty.
Data centre energy consumption is already high—thanks to AI, it’s set to skyrocket. We talked to Dr Ralph Hintemann about potential solutions.
Apple ushered in the age of apps over 15 years ago with the slogan "There's an app for that". However, a study from 2024 shows that mobile games, weather apps and the like often consume an unnecessary amount of energy. How can we reduce the digital carbon footprint of our smartphone apps?
Generative AI (GAI) is taking over the world—in more ways than one. One new study has shed light on the hidden impact of LLM e-waste, in the hope that we can stem its tide before it's too late.
We interview the Sustainable Games Alliance about the carbon footprint of gaming and the special role of video games in a sustainable world.
Devices, data centres and our online lives all generate high CO2 emissions. Jens Gröger shares solutions for this digital carbon footprint.
X too right-wing since Musk's takeover? Instagram increasing lack of content moderation bothering you? Time to switch to these decentralised platforms!
Can energy-intensive blockchain really help solve the climate crisis? Or will it end up doing more harm than good?
