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Emissions from residential cooking and heating, power generation, and industries together contribute up to 60 per cent of India's PM2.5 pollution, with about 80 per cent of this coming from <keyword id="23824528" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fossil-fuel-combustion" source="keywords">fossil fuel combustion</keyword>, a new study has found. The peer-reviewed study, published in MDPI's "Air" journal, suggests dividing India into 15 airsheds based on regional climate and pollution sources. An airshed is a geographic area where <keyword id="53848" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="air-quality" source="Orion">air quality</keyword> is influenced by common factors such as wind patterns and pollution sources. Since pollution can spread across regions, the <keyword id="22077484" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="airshed-approach" source="keywords">airshed approach</keyword> promotes coordinated action among states. "Residential cooking and heating, power generation, and all other industries together are responsible for 40-60 per cent of the PM2.5 pollution in all the airsheds, and approximately 80 per cent of the pollution comes from fossil fuel burning sources," said Sarath Guttikunda, lead author of the study and founder of UrbanEmissions.info. The study said biomass burning, including post-harvest crop residue burning, contributed less than 3 per cent to annual PM2.5 levels while transport accounted for 5-10 per cent in all airsheds. PM2.5 are fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less, about the width of a human hair. These are so small that these can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream, posing significant health risks. An analysis of PM2.5 trends from 1998 to 2020, along with state-level data on fuel consumption, energy demand and emissions, revealed that 11 of the 15 airsheds were critical for India's air quality management and required coordinated interventions. The Indo-Gangetic Plains remain the most polluted region, with significant emissions from residential cooking and heating (especially in winter), power plants, brick kilns (driven by construction demand), waste burning, dust and vehicular movement for passengers and freight. The plateau region between the Eastern and Western Ghats, India's second most populated area, has seen the highest rise in annual PM2.5 pollution during this period, the study said. "This is an indication of the growing urbanisation and demand for transport, industrial, and commercial amenities," it said. Coastal areas, vital to India's industrial economy, have also experienced rising pollution despite the moderating effects of land-sea breezes. This increase is attributed to growing shipping emissions and overall industrial growth in cities such as Mundra, Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Haldia.

Study traces 60% PM2.5 pollution in India to residential cooking, power generation, industries

“Who are you?” I asked. “What exactly are you trying to say,” she responded by narrowing her eyebrows and giving an irritated expression. Realising my grave mistake, I quickly rephrased my question, “Sorry, I meant who are you, princess?” “Yes, I am <keyword id="23472418" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Princess-Yun-Ni" source="keywords">Princess Yun Ni</keyword> of the Jungle tribe,” she replied with a pleasant expression. No, I did not find a time machine to teleport to the times of kings and queens. I was talking to an in-game Non-Player Character (NPC) using a button at <keyword id="19912297" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nvidia" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Nvidia" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Nvidia">Nvidia</keyword>’s recent AI PC showcase in Bengaluru. And if Nvidia manages to partner with more developers, these AI-powered NPCs might just be the future of <keyword id="19907576" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gaming" source="keywords">gaming</keyword>! <h2>Talking to an <keyword id="23472417" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-powered-NPC" source="keywords">AI-powered NPC</keyword> </h2> Coming back to my conversation with Princess Yun Ni of the tribe, I was quite intrigued when I first came across the AI-powered NPC. Nvidia partnered with <keyword id="23472419" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Perfect-World-Games" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Perfect World Games" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Perfect World Games">Perfect World Games</keyword> for this demo and it caught almost every participant’s attention at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/nvidia-hosts-geforce-rtx-ai-pcs-showcase-in-bengaluru-top-ai-tools-to-look-forward-to/articleshow/113741061.cms">NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX AI PC event</a> in Bengaluru last month. Clad in royal attire, the princess looked at me straight while answering my questions. I was also told that the AI-powered character has some context and is aware that I am from “another world”. Intriguing, huh!?! After (a rather awkward) introduction, I asked what Yun Ni was doing and she responded, “I am resting after a ritual, seeking information to help my tribe.” The unique thing about Yun Ni, that made her different from anything I had ever seen before, was how her facial expressions kept changing as the conversation flowed. The NPC character also exuded confidence and a tinge of attitude, befitting a princess. To further test her reactions, I decided to steer the conversation a bit off-topic. “I have that information,” I said, referring to what could help her tribe. And the moment I said that, her expression changed and she seemed more curious. <div type="image" title="de8f4c66-925b-44c7-b042-8ba7a07f68ef." height="900" width="1200" msid="114041047" hostid="261"></div> “What do you know,” she asked while flinging her arms in the air like we, as humans do at times. “I am not gonna tell you,” I responded. To my surprise, she replied, “Suit yourself. I am not here to beg.” This was the time when I felt I was in the middle of a Black Mirror episode, talking to an AI character who was actually responding to my questions with a personality of their own. But hold on, it doesn’t stop here. <h2>Spooky, yet intriguing—glimpse into the future of gaming</h2> From Black Mirror to Her, we’ve all seen countless fictitious tales that explore the fascinating, yet unsettling, dynamics of human-AI relationships. In these narratives, conversations with AI often begin as innocent and intriguing interactions, offering a glimpse into the potential of seamless, personalised communication. However, it doesn't take long before these dialogues take a darker turn. But that need not be the case! Interacting with an AI-powered NPC can also enhance the gaming experience and stimulate and challenge us even further. Here's how my conversation with the princess continued: “But if you do (beg) it might help your people,” I prodded. She responded with the same air of attitude and said, “I have my ways, begging isn’t one of them.” I then told the princess that I would help her on one condition—if she told me a secret. I had expected she would come up with some repetitive response or something that would sound robotic but that was not the case. The princess then displayed one of the most human traits ever—trust issues. “I don’t trade secrets with strangers,” she said. When I reiterated that doing so might help her people, she replied, “I don’t trust easily, you need to prove your worth.” I then said that I knew someone who had the information and lived in her world. “Interesting, who is this one,” she asked and I said, “That’s a secret I am not going to share.” “Then we have nothing more to discuss,” the princess replied. Trying to see if she is aware of the anger emotion, I asked, “Are you angry?” To this, the princess said, “No, just tired of pointless games.” (Burn). The demo isn’t out for the public yet but gives a glimpse of what the future of gaming could hold. <div type="image" title="ac486817-8da0-43de-b509-c8d1080cd004." height="900" width="1200" msid="114041083" hostid="261"></div> Nvidia had also talked about this demo in a blog post last month. The post read, “Global game publisher and developer Perfect World Games is advancing its NVIDIA ACE and digital human technology demo, Legends, with new AI-powered vision capabilities. Within the demo, the character Yun Ni can see gamers and identify people and objects in the real world using the computer’s camera powered by ChatGPT-4o, adding an <keyword id="19900656" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="augmented-reality" source="keywords">augmented reality</keyword> layer to the gameplay experience.” <h2>Scope for AI-powered NPCs in gaming</h2> NPCs (non-player characters) have been a part of the gaming world for as long as we can remember. Be it the retro games like Mario or the more recent ones like GTA V, NPCs have been a part of almost every title. However, these characters are often programmed to give certain fixed responses and behave in a fixed way. For instance, in all of the GTA games, you will often hear pedestrians say a certain set of dialogues when you walk past them. Thus, actions and words of NPCs are often quite predictable. However, with what I saw during Nvidia’s demo, things might change in the near future. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113902265" title="Nvidia’s ChatRTX could be your alternative to ChatGPT for reading long documents, and it doesn’t need an internet connection" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> For instance, imagine a GTA game with such AI-powered NPCs. Rumours about GTA VI are already doing rounds and some had even said that NPCs this time would be more intelligent and have lives of their own. But if those NPCs could get these <keyword id="19896272" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="generative-AI" source="keywords">generative AI</keyword> powers and could give responses like these, the whole experience would change. Many of us would spend hours just talking to the various NPCs in the world. Similarly, think of how a friendly NPC could serve as an in-game guide for new players. If you get stuck somewhere, all you need to do is call up your NPC buddy and ask for what can be done next. The possibilities are endless. And once more developers are on board, we could be looking at some amazing things.

I talked to an AI-powered NPC thanks to Nvidia! True to her character, she surprised me with her princess attitude

Wang is the CEO and cofounder of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-tiger-global-and-y-combinator-scale-ai-artificial-intelligence-2023-1">Scale AI</a>, a data-labeling company valued at $13.8 billion. The company employs contractors to annotate training data essential for developing AI models. The company initially focused on data labeling for autonomous vehicles but has since expanded to power the generative AI boom, working with prominent startups such as OpenAI. Before founding Scale AI, Wang was an algorithm developer at Hudson River Trading and held software-engineering roles at Quora and Addepar.See Business Insider's full <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://businessinsider.com/ai-power-list-2024">AI Power List</a>

Alexandr Wang's startup gets data ready to power the generative AI revolution 

In an eyebrow-raising milestone for art and technology, a portrait of British mathematician <keyword id="20716963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="alan-turing" source="keywords">Alan Turing</keyword>, crafted by none other than Ai-Da — the world’s first <keyword id="23883869" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="humanoid-robot-artist" source="keywords">humanoid robot artist</keyword> — has skyrocketed <keyword id="23524646" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-generated-art" source="keywords">AI-generated art</keyword> into the realm of high-end auctions. The piece, aptly titled A.I. God, fetched a staggering $1,084,800 at Sotheby’s Digital Art Sale, completely blindsiding initial estimates of $180,000. Ai-Da’s robotic fingers just created history, and people are scratching their heads trying to figure out how they feel about it. <h2>Meet Ai-Da</h2>Ai-Da isn’t your average paintbrush-wielding bot. Designed to resemble a human woman complete with expressive eyes and a bob of brown hair, Ai-Da does more than pose as an artist — she acts as a philosophical commentator on the very technology that powers her. Named after Ada Lovelace, the 19th-century mathematician credited as the world’s first computer programmer, Ai-Da’s artistic journey began as a project by Aidan Meller, a modern art expert. With help from AI wizards at Oxford and Birmingham universities, Ai-Da was equipped with tech that allows her to generate artistic ideas through conversations with her human counterparts. The result is a robot that doesn’t just paint but provokes. "The key value of my work is its capacity to serve as a catalyst for dialogue about emerging technologies," Ai-Da remarked at Sotheby’s. Her Turing portrait “with muted tones and broken facial planes” seems to symbolise the caution Turing himself had raised in the 1950s about AI’s future. Turing, a code-breaking legend and early computer scientist, had foreseen both AI’s promise and its potential perils. Ai-Da’s portrayal captures that conflict, mirroring today’s conversation: is AI here to serve us, or are we unwittingly feeding our own "god"? <h2>A moment in art history</h2>With A.I. God being the first artwork by a humanoid robot ever to be sold at auction, many see this sale as the dawn of AI’s full-fledged entry into the art world. Others, however, worry this is the beginning of a dystopian trend that could devalue human-made art. For every admirer of Ai-Da’s skills, there’s a sceptic pondering what this means for artists who pour their human soul into their work. As Aidan Meller sees it, Ai-Da is the ultimate artist for our time. "The greatest artists in history grappled with their period of time," Meller said, "and Ai-Da is perfectly suited to discuss the current developments with technology and its unfolding legacy." Whether we’ll look back on this era as a golden age of innovation or as the point where humans began their creative decline is up for debate. <h2>Public reactions</h2>As A.I. God smashed records, it also smashed open a Pandora’s box of mixed reactions. Art critics and tech enthusiasts are intrigued; social media is ablaze with questions about the role of AI in traditionally human spaces. Many are captivated by Ai-Da’s sophisticated process, which involved her choosing colours, textures, and even the tone of the painting after examining Turing’s photograph. But others are alarmed. If robots can generate million-dollar art, where does that leave human creators? Or, more provocatively, what happens when robots develop their own creative ambitions? The public perception of AI art is one big contradiction. On one hand, there’s an undeniable thrill in seeing a machine paint, compose, or even converse. There’s a fascination with this powerful new tool that seems both thrilling and dangerous. On the other, people worry about the commodification of creativity. In an era where everything is data, will AI art soon be mass-produced? Will human-made art become a quaint relic, like vinyl records or typewriters? Beyond the dollars and digits, Ai-Da’s work represents a fundamental question: what is art, and who — or what — gets to create it? Meller argues that Ai-Da serves as a mirror to our modern age, where every advance in technology is double-edged, carrying both promise and pitfalls. Ai-Da’s Turing portrait has sparked a conversation that won’t die down soon. Are we witnessing the rise of a new artistic epoch, or merely the latest novelty to captivate our tech-obsessed world?

Humanoid robot Ai-Da’s portrait of computer legend Alan Turing fetches over $1 million at an art auction

<ul class="summary-list"><li>NATO has undergone its biggest transformation in a generation, the alliance's chief said.</li><li>Jens Stoltenberg cited strengthened defenses and partnerships, and meeting funding pledges.</li></ul>The head of NATO <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_228915.htm">said</a> the alliance has undergone its biggest transformation in a generation, but warned that military power has its limits.Jens Stoltenberg made the remarks at an <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.gmfus.org/event/reflections-challenging-decade-farewell-conversation-nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg">event</a> hosted by the German Marshall Fund, a nonpartisan US think tank, in Brussels on Thursday, as he prepared to step down from his role as NATO's secretary-general later this month.Stoltenberg said that since he took on the role in 2014, NATO has been described as "divided, "obsolete," and "braindead," but the reality is that the military alliance is "strong," "united," and "more important than ever.""We have, over these 10 years, undergone their biggest transformation in a generation," he said.Stoltenberg pointed to NATO strengthening its defenses, deploying tens of thousands of combat-ready forces to its Eastern flank, having half a million troops on high readiness, and 23 member states now meeting their pledge to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense.He also mentioned "massive" support for Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, broadening partnerships in the global south, and deepening relations with Indo-Pacific countries.Meanwhile, NATO-EU cooperation has reached "unprecedented levels," he said.However, Stoltenberg also stressed that "military power has its limits," citing NATO's military intervention in Afghanistan after 9/11.Stoltenberg said the intervention had a "clear UN mandate," received "broad" political support across NATO, degraded Al Qaeda, and prevented Afghanistan from being a safe haven for international terrorists — but the mission lasted "too long."NATO <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_69366.htm">headed</a> the UN-mandated deployment of the International Security Assistance Force from 2003 to 2014, and between 2015 and 2021 <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_8189.htm">led</a> the Resolute Support Mission operation to train, advise, and assist Afghan security forces and institutions in the fight against terrorism.NATO <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nato.int/docu/review/articles/2023/06/20/nato-s-engagement-in-afghanistan-2003-2021-a-planners-perspective/index.html">pulled</a> its remaining forces out of Afghanistan in August 2021 as the US completed its own <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/year-after-biden-afghanistan-pullout-us-faces-increasingly-unstable-world-2022-8">withdrawal</a> and the Taliban took over."The fact that the Afghan government and the security forces collapsed so quickly demonstrated why it was right to leave," Stoltenberg said, adding that what should have been stable and strong was a "house of cards" and there was no reason to believe staying another 20 years would have provided a different outcome."The lesson learned is that the purpose of any future military operation outside NATO territory must be clearly defined and must be honest about what we can and cannot achieve," he said.Former Dutch Prime Minister <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nato-next-chief-donald-trump-whisperer-vladimir-putin-critic-2024-6">Mark Rutte</a> will take over as head of the alliance next month, at what is seen as a crucial and turbulent time for NATO, with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and the US election in November."I cannot predict what lies ahead," Stoltenberg said, adding: "While the challenges we face may change, the answer is the same — we are stronger and safer, Europe and North America, together in NATO."

NATO chief says alliance has undergone its biggest transformation in a generation but military power has its limits

<ul><li><keyword id="19899640" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="AI" source="keywords">AI</keyword> will replace 50% of <keyword id="21771459" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="middle-management" source="keywords">middle management</keyword> roles in 20% of organisations by 2026.</li><li>By 2029, AI's influence is set to extend into the boardroom, with 10% of global boards predicted to use AI-generated insight.</li><li>This strategy aims to cut labour costs while boosting productivity.</li></ul>As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve alongside human usage, it is reshaping organisational structures, decision-making processes, and even the boundaries of technology's impact on daily life, according to <keyword id="19955158" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gartner" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Gartner" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Gartner">Gartner</keyword>. By 2026, 20% of organisations will use AI to reduce more than half of their current middle management roles. "Through 2026, 20% of organisations will use AI to flatten their <keyword id="21339348" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="organisational-structure" source="keywords">organisational structure</keyword>, eliminating more than half of current middle management positions," said the report. This strategy aims to cut labor costs while boosting productivity, as AI takes over tasks like scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring. However, the shift could disrupt traditional mentoring pathways and leave junior employees with fewer development opportunities. Concerns over <keyword id="19999151" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="job-security" source="keywords">job security</keyword> and increased management responsibilities for remaining staff may also pose significant challenges. By 2029, AI's influence is set to extend into the boardroom, with 10% of global boards predicted to use AI-generated insights to challenge executive decisions. This development will empower board members to rely on data-driven guidance, thereby reshaping leadership dynamics and reducing the influence of maverick executives. While AI insights may initially seem at odds with the traditional views of board members, their growing effectiveness will likely lead to broader acceptance. By 2028, <keyword id="19896272" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="generative-AI" source="keywords">generative AI</keyword> is expected to play a key role in corporate branding, with 30% of S&amp;P companies likely to use AI-specific labels, such as "xxGPT," to distinguish their products and create new revenue streams. As the GenAI landscape becomes more competitive, companies will need to adopt specialized models tailored to their industry to maintain a competitive edge. Security concerns surrounding AI agents will grow in the coming years, with Gartner predicting that 25% of enterprise breaches will be linked to AI agent abuse by 2028. As AI agents expand rapidly into more complex use cases, businesses will need to enhance their security measures to protect against both external threats and malicious internal actions. To address these security challenges, "Guardian Agents" will emerge as a solution. By 2028, 40% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are expected to demand autonomous agents that can track and oversee AI activities, ensuring compliance with security, ethics, and data management standards. Finally, the shift to microgrids is set to accelerate, with Fortune 500 companies expected to invest $500 billion by 2027 to mitigate chronic energy risks and support the growing energy demands of AI. Microgrids offer a more sustainable and cost-effective energy solution, enabling companies to reduce their reliance on traditional power grids and better manage day-to-day operations. With inputs from ANI. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms">Afcons Infrastructure IPO – GMP, risk factors and all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms">UPI refund to digital arrest scam, here are some online scams you need to be aware of</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/114508632.cms">Waaree Energies IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a>

By 2026, 20% of organisations will use AI to reduce 50% of middle management roles: Gartner

The smartphone industry continuously pushes the boundaries of <keyword id="1658654" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fast-charging" source="Orion">fast charging</keyword>, with companies launching new and improved charging technologies at an impressive pace. Recently, <keyword id="19985864" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="realme" source="keywords">Realme</keyword> announced a new system, called the 320W SuperSonic charge that can charge a 4,420 mAh battery from 1% to 100% in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds. This raises an important question: Do these fast chargers damage your phone’s battery, or are they totally safe to use? In this article, we'll explore the science behind battery function and the technologies that manufacturers are developing to protect your device's battery. <h2>How does a smartphone battery work?</h2>Smartphone batteries are typically made of lithium-ion or lithium-polymer cells, which operate through chemical reactions. When charging, lithium ions flow from the negative electrode (anode) to the positive electrode (cathode), generating energy that powers the device. Batteries absorb the most energy when they are almost empty. As they are near their full capacity, they absorb less power. This is why smartphone charging slows down once the battery reaches around 80%. With a fast charger, this process happens much faster, but it’s important to note that fast chargers don’t consistently operate at their peak output. The charger only delivers its maximum capacity for a brief period, while the power input adjusts depending on the battery’s current charge level. <h2>Fast charging explained</h2>Fast charging uses higher power levels to recharge a battery more quickly by increasing the voltage or current supplied. Modern fast-charging systems rely on specialised chargers and batteries that can handle the increased power without causing damage. Technologies such as <keyword id="22604355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="usb-power-delivery" source="keywords">USB Power Delivery</keyword> (USB-PD and Qualcomm <keyword id="24069276" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-charge" source="keywords">Quick Charge</keyword> help regulate power delivery by communicating between the charger and the device, adjusting based on battery capacity and charge level. Fast charging starts quickly when the battery is low, but slows as the battery nears full capacity to prevent overheating and protect battery longevity. <h2>Why Do Batteries Degrade Over Time?</h2>Repeated charging and discharging take a toll on batteries, but the primary factor behind battery degradation is heat. Excessive heat can cause the battery's internal structure to crystallise, reducing its efficiency. This is why the goal of many manufacturers is to minimise heat generation during the charging process. Over the years, companies have developed technologies to reduce heat in the battery and mitigate its negative effects on the overall battery health. While fast charging is convenient, it can degrade the battery over time if not managed properly. The higher power levels generate more heat, accelerating battery wear and reducing capacity over multiple charging cycles. Modern batteries and chargers are equipped with features, such as temperature sensors and power regulation systems, to minimise damage. Although fast charging can shorten battery lifespan when used frequently, devices often slow the charging speed as they approach full capacity to mitigate these effects. As a result, the battery may not last as long as with slower charging, requiring more frequent recharges over time. <h2>Charging technologies over time</h2>Smartphone brands, especially in India, have been at the forefront of charging technology innovations: OnePlus launched <keyword id="24069277" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="warp-charge" source="keywords">Warp Charge</keyword> in 2019 with 30W charging, and now offers solutions up to 150W. Xiaomi introduced <keyword id="24069278" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hypercharge" source="keywords">HyperCharge</keyword> in 2021 with 120W, and is working on a 300W solution for full charges in under 10 minutes. Oppo debuted SuperVOOC in 2018, starting at 50W, and is aiming for 300W charging. Realme launched Dart Charge in 2020 with 65W and in 2024, showcased 320W SuperSonic charging. Samsung has used <keyword id="24069279" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="adaptive-fast-charging" source="keywords">Adaptive Fast Charging</keyword> since 2014, and now focuses on wireless charging and long-term battery health. <keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple" source="keywords">Apple</keyword> introduced MagSafe in 2020, prioritising eco-friendly wireless charging advancements. <h2>Consumer perceptions and misconceptions</h2>Many consumers believe fast charging always damages batteries, but modern devices are designed with features to manage heat and voltage, minimising harm. Another common misconception is that using third-party chargers will destroy the battery, but reputable third-party chargers that meet safety standards are safe to use. Some people worry that fast charging is inherently unsafe, but certified chargers follow strict regulations to prevent damage. It’s also often assumed that fast charging continues at high speeds until the battery reaches 100%, but in fact, most systems slow down near full capacity to protect the battery. Lastly, people may believe that all chargers offer fast charging, but fast charging only works with devices and chargers that support the same technology, like USB-PD or Quick Charge. <h2>Best practices for charging</h2>To extend <keyword id="158949" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="battery-life" source="Orion">battery life</keyword>, it’s best to avoid letting your battery drop below 20% or charge above 80% frequently, as extreme charge levels can strain the battery. Always use certified chargers and cables to ensure stable power delivery. Keep your device cool while charging, as excessive heat can cause damage. Avoid heavy usage during charging, as it generates heat. Enable "optimised charging" feature, available on many devices, to regulate charging speed and patterns. If fast charging is necessary, use it sparingly and rely on slower charging for routine use. Finally, unplug the charger once the device is fully charged to prevent unnecessary trickle charging over time. <h2>The future of smartphone batteries</h2>Looking ahead, the future of smartphone batteries includes promising advancements in solid-state and graphene technologies, which could offer faster charging, longer battery life, and higher energy density. Additionally, sodium-ion and lithium-sulphur batteries are being investigated as eco-friendly alternatives. <keyword id="20016522" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gan" source="keywords">GaN</keyword> (gallium nitride) technology is paving the way for ultra-fast chargers, and wireless and over-the-air charging innovations promise to provide smarter, greener, and more efficient solutions. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Biden's less-than-stellar debate performance against Trump set off alarms among many Democrats.</li><li>It also shined a light on the party's past struggles in building a farm team of future leaders.</li></ul>After President Joe Biden's middling debate performance Thursday night, many Democrats began to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-debate-performance-reaction-democrats-2024-6">panic</a>.With voters already on the fence about Biden's readiness for a second term due to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-age-2020-election-voters-too-old-presidency-trump-2024-3">concerns</a> over his advanced age, party leaders wanted the president to use the debate to not only reassure the electorate but also make an impression that could turn the race in his favor.But that didn't happen. And now many Democrats are wondering <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-reelection-democrats-harris-newsom-whitmer-klobuchar-booker-cooper-moore-2024-2">if Biden should exit</a> the race.Being faced with that decision just five months before the election is in part due to one of the Democratic Party's more enduring problems: its tortoise-like pace in transferring power to younger generations.<h2 id="0eb2b9ee-797b-46d8-a9f3-4800fa9f6f2d">Generational change</h2>For 20 years, Nancy Pelosi led House Democrats as part of a leadership team that included veteran lawmakers Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn. It wasn't until 2023 that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-hakeem-jeffries-nancy-pelosi-house-democratic-leader-2022-11">Rep. Hakeem Jeffries</a> of New York, a Gen Xer, finally assumed the mantle of leading the caucus.In House primaries across the country, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-gen-z-house-candidates-aoc-establishment-red-white-gray-2022-9">young Democratic candidates</a> are routinely overlooked by party leaders and organizations who often go on to endorse more established candidates.In 2020, Biden pledged to be a "bridge" to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/09/politics/joe-biden-bridge-new-generation-of-leaders/index.html">new cohort</a> of Democrats. But four years later, he decided to run for reelection.His debate performance against former President Donald Trump exposed this resistance to generational change. If Biden remains in the race but is unable to convince wavering voters that he's up for the job, it could imperil Democrats in other critical races.<h2 id="e3abc310-37b0-4002-a40d-321045a51c83">What do Democrats need?</h2>The recent ascent of Jeffries, along with the elevation of Katherine Clark to House Democratic whip and Pete Aguilar to House Democratic Caucus chair, was a welcome generational shift — the kind that the party had generally previously eschewed in favor of experience.Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his vice president, too, represented a sort of passing of the torch. Shortly after the pair won the 2020 election, Harris said they would be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/03/politics/kamala-harris-working-partnership/index.html">"full partners."</a> The president concurred, remarking that he had made no significant personnel decisions without her.Many Democrats celebrated the arrival of this younger guard, especially since the party had often lagged behind Republicans in building a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-reelection-democrats-harris-newsom-whitmer-klobuchar-booker-cooper-moore-2024-2">farm team</a> of future leaders.The worry now is, were these recent efforts too little too late?So far, Biden has given no indication that he's leaving the race. If he remains the nominee, Democrats need him to do well. His political fate will have broad ramifications for key down-ballot races.No matter what Biden decides, his debate performance will likely accelerate Democratic efforts to cultivate younger leaders who could one day run for the White House, especially as Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Z will make up the lion's share of the electorate over the next decade.

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