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A Future Vision of Data Centres: From Big Tech Builds to Community-Owned Cooperatives

Could data centres serve, rather than harm, our communities? Community-owned data centres give citizens control over their digital lives.

Smartphones Can Be Used for Vital Earthquake Mapping

A new step towards high-resolution earthquake mapping could be coming from the inside your pocket. Accelerometers in mobile phones are providing data to understand the phenomenon and keep our cities safer.

When Is GenAI Actually Useful? Stefan Kaufmann Shares His Toolbox for Using AI in Administration

Stefan Kaufmann from Wikimedia Germany reveals the limitations of GenAI and shares his toolbox for figuring out when it's worth using it.

Green Cloud Without Big Data: How to Use Nextcloud & Why We Love It

Looking for a green and data-secure cloud? We spoke to Andreas Steinhauser from infra.run about how to get started with open-source provider Nextcloud.

How Open Data and Journalism Are Empowering Citizens to Fight European Air Pollution

From disease to cognitive impairments and millions of deaths a year: European air pollution is a huge problem. Luckily, open data journalism is empowering citizens to take action.

Infomaniak waste heat re-use
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“A Matter of Vision and Planning”: How Infomaniak Sets the Standard for Waste Heat Re-Use in Data Centres

Data centres require huge amounts of energy—but reusing their waste heat to warm our homes is a massive opportunity. Infomaniak shows us how it's done.

Re-Using Waste Heat From Data Centres: How Our Digital Lives Could Keep Us Warm

From fish farms to swimming pools to buildings to greenhouses, all could make the most of waste heat from data centres.

How The Engine Room Inspires “A Renewed Sense of Hope” in the Face of Misinformation

Amidst social media echo chambers, it’s harder than ever to access accurate, quality information. The Engine Room wants to tackle this by promoting healthier information ecosystems.

“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”: How Social Media Shapes the Lives of Indigenous Youth

Social media can bring about abundant social advantages. However, for Indigenous young people, it can deepen dark wounds.