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News AI's energy draw adds to global climate issues Jason Weisberger

Science From lava lamps to quantum dice: how random numbers rule your life Mark Frauenfelder

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law Fujitsu "expert" helped Post Office falsely convict postmasters in IT scandal Rob Beschizza

gadgets A single-board ZX Spectrum with the keyboard silk-screened in color right onto the circuit board Rob Beschizza

Business Raspberry Pi up 31% in stock market debut Rob Beschizza

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mistakes Scarlett Johansson denied OpenAI the right to use her voice. They used it anyway. Rob Beschizza