Will digital sobriety help reduce energy use?
Will digital sobriety help reduce energy use? Also can AI help domestic abuse victims and how female journalists can stay safe in Mexico.
ITU emissions standard
The UN ICT agency, the ITU, wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in the next decade. It鈥檚 the only way that the ICT industry is to stay in line with the Paris Agreement and its target of limiting global warming to one and a half degrees. The new technical standard announced by the ITU says renewable energy and digital sobriety are the best way of achieving these cuts.
Domestic violence AI
AI could help police forces determine who might be the most at risk of domestic abuse. A new study from the Centre for Economic Performance at the LSE in London, suggests that by using already available data about individuals AI could help police decide which emergency calls they need to prioritise.
Circulo safety app
A safety app that is used only in dangerous situations is helping female journalists stay safe in Mexico. The Circulo app allows users to check in and tell up to six contacts at a time that you鈥檙e safe OR raise the alarm if you鈥檙e in danger.
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