By 2035, data centers in Belgium could consume up to five times more electricity than today. This striking forecast comes from a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in that projection - not only when we actively interact with it (like querying ChatGPT), but also when it runs in the background, continuously refining models through training. Yes, AI is energy-hungry. But here’s the twist: AI can also be part of the solution . With the right mindset, technology choices, and policies, we can leverage AI to reduce digital waste, optimize software, and shrink our energy footprint. AI is becoming embedded in nearly every business application and its usage is rapidly expanding. But that growth comes with a cost. Global data center electricity demand already exceeds 415 TWh annually, around 1.5% of total global consumption. According to the International Energy Agency, this figure could more than double to 945 TWh by 20...
Fraud is no longer confined by borders. It has evolved into an international issue, with perpetrators often operating from different countries than their victims. Developed nations such as the US, UK and the rest of Western-Europe remain prime targets. Particularly in the UK, the combination of a large population and English-speaking residents makes it a lucrative hunting ground for fraudsters. Despite the advancements in fraud prevention tools, reported fraud continues to rise year after year, exposing significant vulnerabilities in the global financial ecosystem. Financial institutions have invested heavily in fraud detection and authentication measures, yielding some success. Account Takeover Fraud has decreased thanks to multi-factor authentication (MFA), risk-based authentication and customer education campaigns that teach users to avoid sharing sensitive information. Authorized Push Payment (APP) Fraud , like invoice scams, is being reduced through initiatives such as "Ver...