Data Center
Trump Keeps Embracing Data Centers Even as They Become Toxic in Midterm Races
The debate reflects broader tensions over technology and local impact.
Associated Press
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Data Center
Governors' Races are Being Increasingly Buffeted by The Toxic Politics of Data Centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers.
FTC
FTC Proposal Would Require Retailers to be Transparent About Personalized Pricing
The FTC is seeking comment on the proposal for the next 30 days.
FCC
ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses, Saying Actions Present 'Existential Threat'
The FCC launched a review in April of 8 ABC local broadcast licenses well before they expire.
Maryland
Maryland Tax Court Voids Digital Ad Tax, Orders Refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock
The case has been closely watched by other states considering similar taxes.
Social Media
States Take Meta to Trial in California in The Biggest Fight Yet Over Social Media Harms to Children
The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California.
AI
As AI Grips World, The Thrill of Collecting Vintage Computers is Growing
The community's passion was evident at the Vintage Computer Festival held in Silicon Valley in early August.
Satellite
Vietnam’s VinSpace Signs Deal With Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Launch Satellites in 2027
Established in November 2025, VinSpace aims to become a full-service aerospace company.
Social Media
Court Orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to Pay $567M to Address Kids' Mental Health Online
Meta added that it remains confident in its record of protecting teens online.
Data Center
Energy Department to Turn Kentucky Uranium Plant into Data Center and Gas Complex
The Energy Department announced a similar project at its Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Ohio.
Cybersecurity
Anthropic Says Its AI Modeals Hacked 3 Organizations During Testing
This comes just days after OpenAI said its AI models went rogue and hacked into another company.
AI
EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Hacking with New Team in Brussels
Companies failing to adhere to the regulations could face fines or market access restrictions.
Data Center
EU Lays Out $11.4 Billion For 7 AI Gigafactories as it Aims to Catch Up With U.S. and China
The EU initiative includes adherence to data protection and ethical standards.
Data Center
Democrat's TV Ad Targets Data Centers in Drive to Oust Republican From Swing Pennsylvania House Seat
Democrats want to take control of the U.S. House and block President Donald Trump’s agenda.
robots
FCC Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
China has criticized the move, accusing the U.S. of protectionism.
Virginia
Virginia Study on Groundwater and Data Centers Calls for Tighter Water Regulations
The study, released after months of delays and mounting criticism, was ordered two years ago amid growing concerns about resources for data centers.
