What's New
Earth, Ether, Fire and Water: An Elemental Data Center Story
A convergence of interest between the energy-hungry needs of major Internet players and the Trump administration's 'energy dominance'
Energy
Ex-Rep. Greg Walden to Lobby for Constellation Energy
Former Energy and Commerce Chairman to work on nuclear energy policy
Energy
Rep. John Joyce Provides Updates on Nuclear, SPEED for BEAD
Noted Constellation’s Three Mile Island restart currently a year ahead of schedule
data center
Microsoft Scraps Multiple Data Center Leases: TD Cowen
Overcapacity concerns raise questions about the software giant’s AI forecast.
data center
Firm: Trump Must Act to Enable Nuclear, Data Center Development
Believes FERC currently poses too many regulatory hurdles
USF
Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund
Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event
Big Tech
NAB CEO: Broadcasters Burdened by Outdated Regulations
FCC policies give Big Tech an unfair advantage.
Democracy
Sen. Markey Warns of Authoritarian and Corporate Threats to Internet Freedom
‘Don’t be fooled,’ Markey said: Trump’s 'free speech' crusade is actually a campaign for more censorship.
AI
JD Vance Rails Against 'Excessive' AI Regulation in a Rebuke to Europe
At Paris AI Summit, Europe and China signed a document supporting 'responsible' AI. The U.S. did not.
data center
Indiana, Texas A&M Hope Nuclear Power Draws Big Tech Data Centers
With AI driving huge energy needs, some states see an opportunity
Privacy
Digital Privacy Advocate: States to Fill Gaps Left by FCC, Courts
EFF’s Rindala Alajaji sees states reining in Big Tech in 2025.
Broadband's Impact
Gosar Bill Would Roll Back Big Tech’s Immunity in Moderating Content
With Trump back in office, Republicans revive concerns about Section 230.
data center
Global Energy Analyst: ‘Nuclear is Making a Comeback’
Expects tech companies to play a key role in nuclear investment
Congress
Kids Off Social Media Act Divides Lawmakers on Senate Commerce Committee
Other bipartisan measures related to broadband expansion, supply chain resilience, and emergency communications.
Digital Inclusion
Senators Push Bill to Restrict Minors' Social Media Use
Public interest group warned the bill violates First Amendment rights.
Advanced Energy
Can Big Tech Plug Data Centers Right Into Power Plants?
Amazon Web Services is building next to the Susquehanna nuclear plant in eastern Pennsylvania. Utilities say that's not fair.
