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Brightcove unveils Brightcove Gen 2: The next generation of its platform to help video teams earn more with less complexity

Brightcove Press Room announces the launch of Brightcove Gen 2, a next-generation platform designed to help video teams earn more with less complexity.

Brightcove unveils Brightcove Gen 2: The next generation of its platform to help video teams earn more with less complexity

Brightcove unveils Brightcove Gen 2: The next generation of its platform to help video teams earn more with less complexity

AI Agents Use 150x More Energy Than Chatbots, Study Finds

Climate researcher Zeke Hausfather of Stripe and Berkeley Earth analyzed the energy consumption of AI agents, specifically Anthropic's Claude Code. Over eight weeks, he submitted 1,138 prompts, generating over 14,000 model requests and 3.2 billion tokens. His usage consumed approximately 170 kilowatt-hours (range: 70-330 kWh), averaging 150 watt-hours per prompt—far higher than the 0.34 watt-hours for a standard ChatGPT query. Annualized, this equates to 1.1 megawatt-hours and 370 kg of CO2 emissions, highlighting the resource demands of agentic AI. Hausfather advises using smaller models for simple tasks, which can reduce energy per token by 5-7 times, and urges data centers to adopt renewable energy.

• Zeke Hausfather, climate scientist at Stripe and Berkeley Earth, analyzed AI agent energy usage over eight weeks using Anthropic's Claude Code.
• He submitted 1,138 prompts, generating over 14,000 model requests and 3.2 billion tokens, with an estimated energy consumption of 170 kWh (range 70-330 kWh).
• Average energy per prompt was 150 watt-hours, compared to 0.34 watt-hours for a regular ChatGPT query.

Apple's macOS 27 Siri AI Now Usable in Germany

Apple's AI-powered Siri, initially announced in mid-2024, has finally been released in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta, with general availability delayed until late 2026. Unlike iOS, the Mac version is available in the EU because Apple is not classified as a gatekeeper for macOS. In a hands-on test in August 2026, Siri AI answered complex questions, created tables, planned trips with calendar integration, and recognized on-screen content by summarizing or extending text. However, it requires an internet connection and lacks agentic capabilities like file organization. Users must set the system and Siri language to US English (German text responses are supported), and join a waitlist. Apple uses Private Cloud Compute and a System Orchestrator to protect user data, ensuring personal information is not stored. Despite limitations, the beta works surprisingly well.

• Siri AI is available in the EU via macOS 27 Golden Gate beta, unlike iOS 27, due to regulatory gatekeeper status differences.
• Initial announcement was in mid-2024; final release was delayed until late 2026, with beta tested in August 2026.
• Users must set system and Siri language to US English and join a waitlist to access Siri AI; German text responses are supported.

7 Local AI Tools to Run Without Cloud

This article from t3n.de presents seven local AI tools that allow users to run chatbots, image generators, and other AI applications directly on their own hardware, avoiding cloud dependency. It highlights privacy concerns with proprietary AI tools and suggests local alternatives for both private and business use. The tools cover various capabilities, including text generation, image creation, and pattern recognition. The article emphasizes data protection and the need for local solutions in corporate environments.

• The article lists 7 local AI tools as alternatives to cloud-based AI.
• Local AI tools run directly on user hardware, without cloud processing.
• Local AI avoids sending data to cloud providers, addressing privacy concerns.