Tech News Weekly (Audio) TNW 404: iPhone Air First Impressions - Hands-On With the AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone Air
Sep 12, 2025
Zac Hall, a reporter for 9to5Mac, shares his excitement after attending Apple's recent 'Awe Dropping' event. He discusses the new AirPods Pro 3, highlighting their enhanced workout tracking and battery life. Zac also dives into the sleek design and innovative features of the iPhone Air, alongside insights into its camera capabilities and how they compare to the pro models. Expect detailed thoughts on the evolution of Apple’s tech as Zac reflects on what these changes mean for users.
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Diffusion AI Has Big Climate Costs
- Diffusion-based generative AI consumes large amounts of energy because each image generation makes tens of passes.
- If usage scales to millions, the paper warns it could become a sizable share of global emissions.
AI Demand Is Reshaping Energy Priorities
- Increased AI demand is driving renewed interest in large-scale power solutions like nuclear and even fusion.
- That demand risks locking in energy infrastructure changes motivated by entertainment and novelty, not public good.
Mandate Energy Transparency For AI
- Require transparency from AI companies about user numbers and power use to inform policy and research.
- Passing a law to disclose usage and energy metrics would let researchers and regulators quantify climate impacts.
