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Science of Success: The Hot Window AC Making Summers Cool

2024/6/28
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This chapter explores the importance of ethical considerations in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and alignment with organizational values. It uses the example of AI's reflection of biases in data to illustrate this point.
  • Ethical considerations are crucial for AI success.
  • AI should augment human intelligence, not replace humans.
  • Data used in AI development reflects biases, requiring careful consideration and mitigation.

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They’re ugly. They’re clunky. They’re loud. And, worst of all, they spike your energy bills every summer. The window air conditioner is a dreaded summer staple in many homes. But one company is redefining how an AC functions by thinking outside the typical window box. For Science of Success, WSJ’s Ben Cohen tells the story of Midea’s U-shaped window AC that captured the collective consciousness for its noise reduction and energy efficiency.

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Further reading:

How Did the World’s Coolest Air Conditioner Get So Hot?) 

The Race to Build a Better Air Conditioner)

Does Turning Off Your A/C When You’re Not Home Actually Save Money?) 

My Love Affair With Air-Conditioning) 

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