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Wikipedia Editors Are Ready to Stop Accepting Crypto Donations Apr 18, 2022

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A majority of editors voiced support to end such donations, arguing that the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks consume too much energy.

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The Census Is Broken. Can AI Fix It? Apr 15, 2022

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Machine learning can help count people to deliver government funding and decide political representation, but the technology still makes mistakes.

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How Apple’s Monster M1 Ultra Chip Keeps Moore’s Law Alive Apr 14, 2022

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By combining two processors into one, the company has squeezed a surprising amount of performance out of silicon.

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The Race to Archive Social Posts That May Prove Russian War Crimes Apr 13, 2022

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Painstaking new techniques for archiving social media posts could provide crucial evidence in future prosecutions.

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This Is How Twitter’s Edit Button Can Actually Work Apr 12, 2022

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The ability to edit tweets is coming—but it’s full of risks. This is how to do it right.

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After-Loss Tech Wants to Ease the Logistics of Death Apr 11, 2022

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A world of services has appeared to help act as digital death doulas for the bereaved. They show software's potential—and its limits.

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This Is How the Global Energy Crisis Ends Apr 08, 2022

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With future price rises baked in and some countries on the verge of rationing gas, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get any better.

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Europe’s Biggest Lithium Mine Is Caught in a Political Maelstrom Apr 07, 2022

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Europe wants to source EV materials within its own borders. But fierce opposition ahead of the elections in Serbia shows locals don’t trust mining companies.

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Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law Apr 06, 2022

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Uber and Lyft have legally cemented the independent contractor status of ride-hail drivers. Now other states are on the horizon.

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A Wave of Startups Is Tackling Cow Burps and Other Climate Issues Apr 05, 2022

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The demand for tech to save the planet is driving a new boom in companies trying to cash in.

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