All publications Frugality

28/12/2023

In 2024, will digital technology be (ir)responsible?

On the digital side, what does 2024 have in store for us? Artificial intelligence, eco-design, social networks, regulations, digital divide... so many areas undergoing significant changes that promise a year full of news.

# Development# Carbon Footprint# Artificial Intelligence# Digital mediation# Social media# Regulation

26/12/2023

Companies, switch to responsible digital: Boavizta's arguments are convincing

December 21, 2023: Boavizta association publishes a study entitled 'Responsible Digital - How to involve your hierarchy?'. The benefits of the approach are multiple: reduction of ecological impact and resource consumption, better attractiveness of talents as an employer... many arguments to assert with companies.

# Carbon Footprint# Development

21/12/2023

Shift Project: Will Mobile Networks and Virtual Worlds Be Frugal, or Not?

December 14, 2024: The Shift Project (a French think tank for low-carbon transition) presented a first report on the frugality of digital infrastructures for resilient users and a second one on the frugality of virtual worlds. The goal is to address the challenges of the dual carbon constraint: reducing carbon emissions from our activities and making the country independent from fossil fuels.

# Carbon Footprint# Sustainablity

19/12/2023

Rental, Reconditioned, Secondhand: Alternatives to Buying New That Give Smartphones a Second Life

Thinking of buying a new smartphone? Break away from the usual path: instead of getting a new device, there are alternatives available today that allow you to own a perfectly functional phone. And what about the model you want to replace? Don't let it linger at the bottom of a drawer anymore—there are solutions to grant it a second life.

# Sustainablity# Upcycling

12/12/2023

Smartphones: More Reasons Than Ever to Make Them Last

A broken screen, a battery losing autonomy, a sluggish phone: many reasons to replace your smartphone. However, 40% of these issues could be avoided with some simple habits: suitable protections, digital hygiene...

# Sustainablity# Carbon Footprint

28/11/2023

Is 5G more environmentally-friendly than WiFi ?

Wireless communication technologies have revolutionized our way of accessing the Internet. Their widespread adoption has led to an explosion in our usage: streaming, video games... with significant environmental consequences. Following the deployment of 5G, is it better to use mobile data or opt for WiFi? Here are some answers...

# Web# Carbon Footprint

14/11/2023

The Role of AI in Your Recruiting Process

In large companies, 15% of recruiters receive more than 50 applications per job opening. In these conditions, the temptation to automate the most tedious tasks is strong. Thus, the implementation of artificial intelligence in the recruitment process is increasingly being discussed within major corporations.

# Artificial Intelligence

09/11/2023

The Role of AI in Your Job Search

The use of AI marks a turning point in how we work: it influences the way we search for and secure employment. There is currently a plethora of tools that facilitate the work of job seekers with minimal computer knowledge. This article assesses the interactions between generative AI solutions and job searching. To do this, we will follow the adventures of Coraline, a fictional character.

# Artificial Intelligence

02/11/2023

Streaming & Ecology: Understanding and Acting to Reduce Environmental Impact

Digital entertainment has become a standard, with video-on-demand platforms like Netflix gaining increasing popularity. As a major user of the Internet, these new practices raise questions about their environmental impact. Here are some actions to take to reduce it.

# Web# Carbon Footprint

26/10/2023

Unleashing Artificial Intelligence: OpenAI Opens the Floodgates to ChatGPT-4

The most powerful artificial intelligence (for now) may soon make its way into all our applications and software. Until now, ChatGPT-4 was only accessible to a handful of developers. What impact will this change have on businesses and digital users? Here are some insights.

# Artificial Intelligence