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Thank God for the Completion and Good Ending

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  In the journey of life, each chapter presents its unique challenges, obstacles, and rewards. There are moments when we find ourselves overwhelmed, questioning whether we will ever reach the finish line. However, just like the narrative arcs of our favorite stories, there’s something deeply satisfying about a well-executed conclusion—one that feels both rewarding and fulfilling. Whether it's a personal goal, a professional project, or even a cherished movie or book, the feeling of completion is something we all strive for. It brings a sense of peace, knowing that despite the ups and downs, there was a purpose behind every step we took. And when the ending is good, it makes all the struggles worthwhile. The Importance of Completion In a world that moves at such a rapid pace, we often rush through tasks and events, focusing on the next big thing before we’ve even processed the current one. Yet, completing something gives us the chance to reflect. We can look back and appreciate the ...

How much water do ChatGPT data centres consume to address our curiosity? Results will blow your mind.

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  It's no news that the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT requires large amounts of data to become smarter. But how much water do data centres used to run such chatbots consume? OpenAI' s AI chatbot ChatGPT has demonstrated massive progress in a short period with its uncanny ability to summarise research studies, crack business school and medical exams, and basically respond to a range of user questions with human-like language. But a new study has elaborated on the sacrifices the environment needs to make every day to help such chatbots satisfy our curiosity. According to yet-to-be-peer-reviewed research, a simple conversation of roughly 20-50 questions and answers with the AI chatbot in a single system likely requires a "500 ml bottle of water". While the amount might not seem too much, the total combined water footprint is immensely large, considering ChatGPT's billions of users worldwide, according to researchers from the University of California, Rivers...