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Data centers, particularly those powering artificial intelligence programs, are driving increasing demand for electricity. Photo: JACQUES DEMARTHON / AFP/FileSource: AFPWhen Google announced this week that its climate emissions had increased by 48 percent since 2019, it pointed the finger at artificial intelligence.US tech companies are building massive networks of data centers around the world and say artificial intelligence is fueling growth, shining a spotlight on how much energy the technology absorbs and its impact on the environment.How does artificial intelligence use electricity?Every time a user enters a request into a chatbot or AI builder, the request is sent to a…

The chief executive of the Cement Manufacturers Association has warned that the proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) to control cement prices, if approved, will lead to a fall in production. “If forcing producers to sell at that price is not profitable, it will distort the market,” Dr George Dawson Amoah said. “They will not produce and if they do not produce there will be a shortage. Is Ghana prepared for a cement shortage?” Speaking to PM Express Business’ George Waiafe, he stressed that the capital-intensive nature of the cement sector meant investors would shy away if prices were kept too low…

Don Little, in an interview with Zionfelix, felt that fellow actor Lil Win was wrong to write a song in the hospital after he was involved in an accident that ended the life of a three-year-old.The actor felt that Lil Win’s actions were insensitive and unnecessary, stressing that the timing tarnished his already negative public perception given the situation. Lil Win composed a thank you song after an accident with Kweku Flick and made a hospital video recording the tune from his hospital bedPopular Kumawood actor Don Little, in a brief interview with Zionfelix, has expressed his disapproval of fellow…

Femicide and domestic violence against women in North Africa are increasingly being reported online and in the media, but rights groups say legal measures to protect victims are still lacking.In Algeria, at least one woman is killed every week, according to the organization Feminicides Algerie, which has been recording murders since 2019. On the Tunisian border, femicide rates quadrupled between 2018 and 2023, reaching 25 murders compared to six in 2018, according to NGOs Aswat Nissa and Manara. The situation is also worrying in Morocco where Stop Feminicides Maroc, another group, has recorded five murders so far this year, with…

New cyber crime gangs seek to extort money from companies and individuals. Photo: LEON NEAL/AFP/FileSource: AFPCyber ​​crime gangs are seeking to regroup with new tactics after global police operations this year dealt a huge blow to their operations, experts told AFP.The gangs have had a bad year so far, with law enforcement operations taking down some of the prominent groups including LockBit, a loose network of mostly Russian-speaking cybercriminals.LockBit was one of the major developers of malware that allows criminals to lock victims out of their networks, steal their data, and demand a ransom for its return.Ransomware attacks using LockBit…

Supreme Court President Gertrude Sakky Turkounou dismissed a petition seeking the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Kisi Agyeben. In a letter dated April 30, 2024, Martin Amidu called on President Akufo-Addo to dismiss Agyeben and the petition was subsequently sent to Justice Turkolanu on May 6, 2024. However, the Chief Justice found the petition to be without merit and dismissed it. In his petition, former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu alleged serious irregularities, including procurement violations in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) and gross abuse of power involving judiciary and the administration of justice, to justify…

Funny Face’s former Vanessa Nicole was among several Kuamwood personalities who stormed the streets of Kumasi recentlyA blogger bombarded Vanessa with questions about her ex’s presence in Kumasi during the activation Vanessa’s response to the blogger’s question has caused mixed reactions on social mediaFunny Face is currently in Kumasi to support Asamoah Gyan’s upcoming All Regional Games stadium concert. His ex Vanessa, on the other hand, joined several celebrities to promote ticket sales for an upcoming movie on July 5.A video of Vanessa Nicole referring to her ex’s presence in Kumasi amid their ongoing feud has sent the internet into…

Unless left to die of dehydration or disease, migrants on the perilous overland routes through northern Africa to the Mediterranean and Europe risk rape, torture, sex trafficking and even organ theft, according to a new report prepared in part by the United Nations.Migrant deaths in the Mediterranean have drawn global attention over the past decade, but “the number of those dying in the desert may well be at least twice that,” said report released on Friday by two United Nations agencies and the Mixed Migration Centre, a non-governmental research group based in Denmark.Based on interviews with more than 31,000 migrants…

Johnson & Johnson pulled its baby powder from the North American market in 2020 after talc came under increased scrutiny for causing cancer. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe World Health Organization’s cancer agency on Friday labeled talc as “probably carcinogenic” to humans, but an outside expert warned against mistaking the announcement as a “smoking gun”.The decision was based on “limited evidence” that talc could cause ovarian cancer in humans, “sufficient evidence” that it was linked to cancer in rats and “strong mechanistic evidence” that it shows carcinogenic signs in human cells, the International said. WHO Agency for Research…

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Fifi Kwetey has accused President Akufo-Addo of populating the courts with dozens of judges loyal to the New Patriotic Party. The party says this is to protect Trump’s staff from liability after he leaves office. Speaking at a press conference at the party headquarters in Accra on Thursday, Kwetey said the trend was worrying. He also alleged that there was a conspiracy between the Chief Justice and the President following the Chief Justice’s recommendation of five new nominees to the Supreme Court. “We are completely shocked and outraged that the Chief Justice is willfully…