Content to: Artificial Intelligence

How to Choose a Search Engine in the Age of AI

From an overload of ads to AI overviews, choosing a privacy-focused, climate-friendly search engine can be tricky. Here's our handy guide.

Das "Mutter Erde Telefon" in Form eines einfachen, schwarzen Vintage-Telefons an der Wand
© Mother Earth Telephone

Imagine Mother Earth is on the phone…

...and you can ask her any questions you want. With the 'Mother Earth Telephone', you might soon have our planet on the other end of the line.

“Magic” AI Is Exploiting Data Labour in the Global South – But Resistance Is Happening

Data labour powering generative AI are paid shockingly low wages, making them particularly attractive to AI service providers who seek to maximise profit. But, there's hope.

“The New Oil”: How Data Centres Threaten Climate Protection—And What We Can Do About It

Data centres threaten the energy transition, drain water resources and harm human health. Can we slow their growth before it's too late?

Sensor von Dryad am Baum.
© Dryad

‘Digital Noses’ in the Forest: How Sensors and AI Detect Fires

Start-up Dryad's sensor system sounds the alarm in the event of a forest fire, stopping them before they become difficult to control.

When Is GenAI Actually Useful? Stefan Kaufmann Shares His Toolbox for Using AI in Administration

Stefan Kaufmann from Wikimedia Germany reveals the limitations of GenAI and shares his toolbox for figuring out when it's worth using it.

Looking at the Entire Life Cycle: Tips for Sustainable AI Development and Use

AI users and developers can influence AI sustainability. We present the essential steps to creating a sustainable AI model.

How To Avoid AI Features: Open-Source Software Lets You Escape the ‘Walled Garden’

Carbon-hungry AI is everywhere. We explain how to avoid AI features and why open-source software and decentralised networks can help.

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Worried About GenAI’s Carbon Footprint? How To Use Language Models More Efficiently

AI chatbots enrich our everyday lives, but at a high cost to the planet. We show you how to use language models more efficiently.