Melani Svenson

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is creating an unprecedented demand for computing power. As tech giants and startups race to build massive data centers to train and run increasingly complex AI models, a critical question emerges: What would be the environmental impact of powering this digital revolution with renewable energy versus fossil fuels? The […]

As artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize how we solve our biggest environmental challenges, its own ecological footprint poses difficult questions about sustainable innovation In a nondescript warehouse on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, rows of humming server racks stretch as far as the eye can see. The temperature is kept at a precise 65°F, while […]

Artificial Intelligence. It’s the ghost in the machine, the spark of alien cognition, the engine of the next industrial revolution – or perhaps, the architect of our obsolescence. We stand awash in breathless hype and profound anxiety, wrestling with a deceptively simple question: Is this exploding technological force truly for good? The answer, inevitably, is […]

The hum of servers is replacing the strum of guitars. Algorithms are sketching storyboards. Artificial intelligence, once the stuff of sci-fi scripts, is now actively co-writing the future of entertainment. From the thumping basslines of personalized playlists to the sprawling landscapes of virtual worlds, AI isn’t just a tool; it’s becoming a collaborator, a muse, […]

It sounded like Drake. It sounded like The Weeknd. But the track that exploded across social media wasn’t theirs. It was a phantom, an echo synthesized by artificial intelligence, trained on the artists’ unique vocal signatures using sophisticated neural networks. This digital doppelgänger wasn’t just a party trick; it was a salvo in the escalating […]

The algorithms whispering promises of superhuman intelligence, autonomous futures, and economic transformation are built on silicon, code, and something far more elemental: raw electrical power. The Artificial Intelligence revolution, unfolding at breakneck speed, has a voracious, rapidly escalating energy appetite. Meeting this demand isn’t just about building more servers; it’s a planetary-scale infrastructure challenge that […]

MIT. Three letters that conjure images of gleaming labs, Nobel laureates, and world-altering breakthroughs. But even within this hallowed ground, something different is brewing. It’s not just innovation; it’s tough tech – the kind of world-changing hardware, deep software, and complex systems that take years, sometimes decades, to develop. And the crucible forging these future […]

The accelerating evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ignited a global discourse on its potential to revolutionize industries, solve complex problems, and fundamentally reshape the fabric of society. While the promise of AI for good is undeniable, its rise also raises profound ethical, political, philosophical, and economic questions that demand urgent and careful consideration. This […]

The sun doesn’t always shine. The wind doesn’t always blow. But the waves? Theycrash against coastlines with a relentless, rhythmic power – a vast, untapped reservoirof clean energy that’s finally ready to be harnessed. While solar and wind havedominated the renewable energy conversation, a quiet revolution is brewing beneaththe surface, led by Seabased, an Irish […]

For decades, entertainment and retail have operated on a linear model: extract resources, create a spectacle or product, consume, and discard. This model is fundamentally incompatible with a planet facing a climate crisis. The immersive experiences of tomorrow, whether it is attending a concert in a reactive digital environment or trying on clothes in an […]

We have a plastic problem. A big one. It’s in our oceans, forming grotesque gyres like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It’s in our landfills, leaching toxins into the soil. It’s in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even in our own bodies. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, and […]

You haven’t heard of DataEnergy yet. And that’s by design. But in the hushed corners of the AI world, and the boardrooms of forward-thinking energy companies, this Norwegian startup is starting to generate some serious buzz. Why? Because DataEnergy is quietly building the infrastructure for the next generation of artificial intelligence – an infrastructure powered […]

The future of renewable energy isn’t about chasing the cheapest kilowatt-hour from a single source. It’s about embracing the symphony of nature.That’s the radical idea behind HOME (Hybrid Optimal Mix of Energy), anew paradigm that’s poised to revolutionize how we power ourcommunities – and it’s putting wave energy, long the underdog ofrenewables, center stage. For […]

Abstract: The convergence of advanced projection mapping, spatial audio, AI-driven personalization, and sustainable design principles is poised to disrupt the live entertainment and retail sectors. While high-profile projects like the MSG Sphere demonstrate the potential of immersive technologies, a new wave of startups and research initiatives is focused on making these experiences more accessible, affordable, […]

Silicon Valley has long obsessed over disruption. But what if the most radical disruption isn’t about creating a new app, but a new way of life? That’s the audacious bet behind Planet Home’s hush-hush initiative that’s transforming live events into proving grounds for the sustainable cities of tomorrow. And at the heart of this experiment […]

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It’s a swirling vortex of plastic, a grim monument to our throwaway culture, and a stark reminder of the environmental catastrophe unfolding in our oceans. For decades, we’ve been told that recycling is the answer. But the reality is far more sobering: only a tiny fraction of plastic waste is […]