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Tianjin University's Haihe Laboratory of Brain Computer Interaction and Human Machine Integration has unveiled a new non invasive brain computer interface, or BCI, system. This device is cube shaped and fully integrated, reportedly weighing approximately 3 grams and occupying roughly 2 cubic centimetres. The university describes it as the smallest and lightest non invasive BCI system developed to date.

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has stated that the advantages offered by artificial intelligence justify accepting certain associated risks. He argued that the technology should remain extensively available to the public. According to Reuters, Mr Altman believes the world should tolerate some negative outcomes for the overall benefits of this technology, ensuring human agency.

OnZero, a data centre developer, and Helen, Helsinki's energy company, formalised an agreement to construct an AI Heat Factory. Scheduled for operation by 2027, the facility projects up to 525,000 megawatt-hours of heat annually, sufficient for approximately 70,000 apartments. Liquid-cooled servers will capture heat; industrial heat pumps raise it to 95 degrees Celsius for Helsinki's district heating network.