In this episode we discuss cloud computing and the use of technology in teaching and learning. Professor Tawana Kupe and Professor Willem Fourie speak to Aubrey Masango and discuss why cloud computing is critical to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Professor Tawana Kupe and Professor Willem Fourie
October 20, 2019
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing how we work, play and relax. Whether you use ChatGPT to write a brief, Midjourney to generate visuals or MuseNet to create unique soundtracks, these technologies have opened up opportunities for richer content.
A single query to ChatGPT uses as much electricity as burning a light bulb for about 20 minutes. Multiply that by the millions of requests that this artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot receives each day, and the environmental impact is ominous.
The latest issue of the University of Pretoria’s award-winning RE.SEARCH magazine is available now and reflects a shift towards both a fresher design and outlook. This edition is curated under the theme ‘Digital’, and offers a glimpse into some of the fascinating research we’re doing at UP to drive digital leadership and innovation.
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