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Alistair

@codeteacher.bsky.social
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Computer Science Teacher | Postgraduate Researcher in AI & Programming Pedagogy | NPQSL

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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I am interviewing other CompSci teachers about coding with AI in secondary schools as part of my work at Glasgow University. If you're teaching programming in a secondary school I'd love to hear from you so please get in touch. The anonymised interviews are only taking about 20/30 mins. #TeamCompSci
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#TeamCompSci Re-posting this in case anyone is using cpanel, a vulnerability officially tracked as CVE-2026-41940, allows malicious hackers to remotely bypass its login screen to gain full access to the software’s administration panel. techcrunch.com/2026/04/30/h...
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Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel, used by millions of websites | TechCrunch
Web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#TeamCompSci Chat GPT talking about goblins so much they had to tell it "never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant to the user's query" 🤣 openai.com/index/where-...
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Where the goblins came from
How goblin outputs spread in AI models: timeline, root cause, and fixes behind personality-driven quirks in GPT-5 behavior.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Recently sat through a meeting in which we were told if students didn't start using 2FA to access cloud services in school our insurance would be invalid. Has anyone else explored this insanity?
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Dr. Carlotta A. Berry #NoireSTEMinist 🤖 @drcaberry.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Coding isn’t optional in robotics and AI, it’s the superpower that turns ideas into movement, vision, and autonomy. If we want tech to reflect all communities, we need all communities writing the code. #NoireSTEMinist #RoboticsForTheStreets #AI #STEMEducation #CSEdWeek #CSPowersAI #Robots #STEM
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Turns out UK AI company builder.ai was actually 700 humans in India. So we're taking the jobs back from AI now then? #TeamCompSci
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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#CSEdWeek is 12/8-12/14. #Teachers, why not get a head start by sharing GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE and checking out my educator guide. Thanks to @christinevanzandt.bsky.social for spreading the word. #csedweek #booksky #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Vibe coding like... #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #AIinEducation #caschat
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Meta was aware that adult 'strangers' were contacting minors on its sites, that its products impacted teen mental health and that content around eating disorders, suicide and child sexual abuse were frequently detected, yet rarely removed. Horrible but hardly surprising. 🇦🇺 time.com/7336204/meta...
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7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
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Carl Hendrick @carlhendrick.substack.com · 23/11/2025
A new paper argues that current generative AI tools offer little benefit for genuine learning unless students already have substantial prior knowledge. genAI gives probabilistic summaries, not the kind of support that builds expertise.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
I've read A LOT of academic studies today. This looks better than all of them: The Batman effect: Passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seat when Batman was present (67.21% vs. 37.66%). www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
A.I. Is About to Become the Best Teacher The World Has Ever Had- And Almost Nobody Is Ready for What This Means! Most of this is untrue or misses what we actually do as teachers. Bless them for trying though. #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #AIinEducation #caschat learn3timesfaster.com/a-i-is-about...
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A.I. Is About to Become the Best Teacher The World Has Ever Had — And Almost Nobody Is Ready for What This Means! | How to learn anything 3 times faster
We talk a lot about A.I. in: business, Efficiency. Automation, Productivity, but almost nobody is talking about the real revolution: A.I. as a personal teacher.A mentor that never gets tired.Never get...
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Love this, great take on a classic! xkcd.com/2347/ #CSed #TeamCompSci #caschat
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Very excited for Bebras www.bebras.uk, accessible computational thinking, love this week! #CSed #TeamCompSci #caschat
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Home - UK Bebras
The Bebras Challenge introduces computational thinking to students worldwide. This exciting challenge takes place in schools, under the supervision of teachers, over a two-week period every November. Last year, over 3 million students from more than 80 countries participated!
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Perry Areolar @perryodontal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
the password to the louvre surveillance server was "louvre" www.thesocialpost.it/2025/11/02/f...
according to the liberation newspaper, documents dating back to a 2014 inspection by the French National Agency for the Security of Computer Systems reported a staggering detail: "the password of the louvre's video surveillance server was simply " louvre. "
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Is AI exacerbating the digital divide or just highlighting it's there? Schools with better CPD will respond quicker to new tech developments so staff are better trained, engage more, feel more confident etc. www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/u... #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #AIinEducation #caschat
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
What a relief! Mathematics proves the universe cannot be a computer simulation. interestingengineering.com/culture/math...
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Mathematics disproves Matrix theory, says reality isn’t simulation
UBC researchers claim the universe can’t be a simulation, citing math that proves reality goes beyond computation and algorithmic logic.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Just spent 20 mins playing around with Fortnite Creator having seen it at #CASconf2025. There's no teacher oversight on chats, friend requests etc. It also needs unrestricted access to Fortnite to work. Seems sadly unworkable in a school. Did I miss something? #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #caschat
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The Fortnite Creator Portal
Welcome to the Fortnite Creator Portal. Login and manage your Fortnite Islands, content and Creator Portal account.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
@mracolley.bsky.social sorry, just realised I never actually asked to be added to the #TeamCompSci starter pack, would you mind adding me if you get a minute.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Anyone in #TeamCompSci off to CAS on Friday? If you're involved in CAS any recommendations for a hub meeting worth attending? I was a Master Teacher back in the day but haven't engaged with CAS for years. Oxon haven't had a meeting for ages. I'd be happy to travel for a good one.
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Computing in a Nutshell @advanced-ict.info · 22/10/2025
I remember the school drugs adviser telling us that people don't get addicted to substances, but the circumstances under which they take them. He took diamorphine (i.e. heroin) in hospital for a broken back and had no trouble stopping. Should we look for what causes kids to get addicted to phones?
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Just stumbled across this explanation of machine learning by Simon Peyton Jones. It's really accessible, I'd really recommend it if you're interested. youtu.be/A2QWxT9a8HU?...
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Computing in a Nutshell @advanced-ict.info · 09/10/2025
There's an interesting map of GCSE Computer Science provision on this page. If you compare Warwickshire and Birmingham, the percentage of Warwickshire schools offering the GCSE is much higher, but the proportion of students actually taking it is higher in Birmingham. royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
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Computing education | Royal Society
Computing and digital skills are increasingly vital in our technology-rich world. The Royal Society advocates for a computing education that encourages and develops talent from across the school and c...
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
This new study from Yale shows the limited impact of AI on the US job market. Anyone got a study about its impact on the tech sector, junior dev positions etc? budgetlab.yale.edu/research/eva... #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #AIinEducation #caschat
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Evaluating the Impact of AI on the Labor Market: Current State of Affairs
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Alan Harrison @httcs.online · 01/10/2025
PROGRAMMING TEACHER TRAINING on 12 Nov at 4pm. Excited to be partnering with www.otsa.org.uk to deliver 90 minute courses, starting with #programming #pedagogy for Secondary Computing teachers. Come away with practical, classroom-ready strategies. #TeamCompSci www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/programmin...
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Programming Pedagogy for Secondary Computing (KS3/4)
£45 per person
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Morgan Stanley warns AI could sink 42-year-old software giant Adobe. I remember using Adobe Photoshop in lessons, then they moved to an online-subscription service. They've been overpriced for years. #TeamCompSci finance.yahoo.com/news/morgan-...
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Morgan Stanley warns AI could sink 42-year-old software giant
Market braces for fallout if AI risk plays out
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Hands up if your interest in computers began with 'hacking' school computers. #TeamCompSci www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns
The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Anyone on #TeamCompSci read "Inclusive Computing Education in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice" amzn.eu/d/dFNBC3t Is it any good? I've got space on my summer reading list but £21 seems steep!
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Inclusive Computing Education in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice eBook : Hayes, Louise, Overland, Eleanor: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Inclusive Computing Education in the Secondary School: Linking Theory and Practice eBook : Hayes, Louise, Overland, Eleanor: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
"HOW TO SAVE WATER AT HOME Delete old emails and pictures as data centres require vast amounts of water to cool their systems." - www.gov.uk/government/n... Thought this was a hoax, looks like it's genuinely official guidance 🙄 #TeamCompSci
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National Drought Group meets to address “nationally significant” water shortfall
Five areas remain in drought with six more in prolonged dry weather
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Exciting news, NotebookLM is available to Google Workspace for Education users of any age and for consumers ages 13 and up. The podcast feature makes some great revision resources. blog.google/feed/noteboo...
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NotebookLM is now available to younger users.
NotebookLM is now available for younger users to help them learn, study and understand their class materials. They can now:Turn their notes into a podcast-like Audio Ove…
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash. "the jury awarded $200m in punitive damages aimed at deterring Tesla from harmful behaviour in the future." Is $200m punitive to Tesla? I guess so if they get it every time Autopilot fails. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash
The company's self-driving technology failed to prevent a 2019 crash which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend in Florida.
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Peter EJ Kemp @peterejkemp.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
US CS degrees 1964-2022, female uptake getting better for bachelor degrees (peak 1984), MA and PhD have never been as well balanced as now (from a low base) #rstats #DataScience #python #csed #edusky
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Andy Colley @mracolley.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The cyber security lessons just keep writing themselves... #TeamCompSci #CASchat #CSed BBC News - Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company
Transport company KNP forced to shut down after international hacker gangs target thousands of UK businesses.
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Computing in a Nutshell @advanced-ict.info · 13/07/2025
We'll still need programmers for at least another 100 years. #TeamCompSci economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/interna...
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Bill Gates reveals the one profession AI won’t replace — not even in a century
Bill Gates says programming will remain a human job even in an AI-driven world. Here's why coding is future-proof and won’t be replaced by AI.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
McDonald’s AI hiring tool’s password ‘123456’ exposed data of 64M applicants, bookmarking this one for a cyber security lesson! www.csoonline.com/article/4020...
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McDonald’s AI hiring tool’s password ‘123456’ exposed data of 64M applicants
A security flaw in McHire allowed access to sensitive applicant data via default admin credentials and a vulnerable API. The issue was patched swiftly after disclosure.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Great day! A few @craigndave.bsky.social awards of my own I’d like to give out: 🏆 “Best mug award” - @httcs.online 🏆 “Worst business card award” - @advanced-ict.info 🏆 “Fat peas award” - @janewaite.bsky.social 🏆 “Digital literacy award” - @johnnypalmer.bsky.social #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
We need an insulting name for people who constantly use AI to write emails. Getting irritated by people making me read paragraphs of nonsense when a sentence would suffice. Presumably writing a sentence was beyond them.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Blue Screen Of Death is dead, mixed emotions about this! #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #AIinEducation #caschat www.wired.com/story/so-lon...
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
🗨️ "Privately educated applicants were 20% more likely to receive an offer than their similarly able state-educated peers in 2024, a rise from 7% in 2023." Valuable new research from @cepeo-ucl.bsky.social highlighting growing inequalities in employment offers ⤵️
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UK’s top firms hiring fewer diverse graduates as competition surges
State-educated, working class and ethnic minority graduates were less likely to secure employment offers in 2024 compared to 2023 than their privately educated, privileged and White peers, according…
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Frightening how many colleagues & students see LLMs as genuinely intelligent rather than just identifying and copying patterns of words based on probability. Their answers look plausible because they're the most probable. Got to try and get that into the sept inset training! #TeamCompSci
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Can't decide if this being so true makes it funny or horrifying! #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #AIinEducation #caschat
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Fascinating episode of In Our Time looking at the history of copyright. No idea it went back to 1710! podcastaddict.com/in-our-time/... via @PodcastAddict #inOurTime #TeamCompSci
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In Our Time - Copyright
Listen to In Our Time - Copyright by BBC Radio 4 on Podcast Addict. In 1710, the British Parliament passed a piece of legislation entitled An Act for the Encouragement of Learning. It became known as ...
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Does anyone on #TeamCompSci have any views on today's OCR A-level? Mine were fairly happy apart from a question on nested SELECT statements that was a bit tricky apparently.
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Computing in a Nutshell @advanced-ict.info · 05/06/2025
Computing is top of the list - although I suppose we don't know how many schools here aren't offering Computing because they don't have the staff. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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The subjects being squeezed out by teacher shortages in Scotland
More than a third of surveyed secondaries have had to amend their curriculum because of staff shortages, finds School Leaders Scotland
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TaurusCoder @tauruscoder.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Intel planning 21,000 layoffs while AI companies can't hire fast enough 📊 Tale of two tech worlds: traditional hardware struggles while AI firms throw money at talent. The great reshuffling continues. techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/tech-layo…
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Katharine Childs @katharinechilds.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI: a new position paper argues it's more important than ever. This blog from the Raspberry Pi Foundation shares 5 key arguments. www.raspberrypi.org/blog/why-kid... #AIEdu #CSForAll
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Why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI  - Raspberry Pi Foundation
Our new position paper sets out five arguments for why we think that kids still need to learn to code in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Really keen to try some robotics at KS3 but have the usual budget of £0.0, anyone got any experience/recommendations for robotics simulation software? lab.open-roberta.org www.tinkercad.com/circuits vr.vex.com #CSed #TeamCompSci #EdTech #caschat #Robotics
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Open Roberta Lab
Open Roberta Lab - Online-Programmierumgebung für Roboter mit der grafischen Programmiersprache NEPO®
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MIT Technology Review @technologyreview.com · 22/05/2025
The build-out of a dense cluster of energy and water-hungry data centers in a small stretch of Nevada, where climate change is driving up temperatures faster than anywhere else in the country, has begun to raise alarms among water experts, environmental groups, and residents.
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The data center boom in the desert
The AI race is transforming northwestern Nevada into one of the world's largest data-center markets—and sparking fears of water strains in the nation’s driest state.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
"The UK's 500 data centres consume 2.5% of all electricity in the UK, while Ireland's 80 hoover up 21% of the country's total power," When we planned our AI unit we had to cut enviro impact of AI as there wasn't time. Need to try and shoehorn it back in! #TeamCompSci www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon Web Services boss
The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years.
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Alistair @codeteacher.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Really enjoying "Brave New Words, How AI will revolutionise education" by Salman Khan (CEO of Khan Academy). His take on needing to teach coding in the age of AI sounds grounded and realistic.
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