Utah
Utah Enacts Tech Laws on Youth Safety and Data Privacy
The App Store Accountability Act requires app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors
nuclear
Rep. Randy Weber: More Nuclear Power for Data Centers
Big tech companies have been pursuing nuclear power as electricity demands increase.
FTC
FTC’s Ferguson Says Tech Censorship Practices May Violate Antitrust Law
Chairman signals agency’s expanding role in countering Big Tech censorship
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'
Metro Connect
With Unprecedented AI-Driven Demand, New Financing Solutions Needed
In 2024, there was 6.7 gigawatts of data center demand, said Kush Urs of Guggenheim Partners. That was more than 6X since 2020.
international
Experts Warn of Subsea Cable Risks Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Call for stronger protections as private firms dominate subsea networks
AI
AI Data Center Boom Raises Energy, Infrastructure Questions
This event previewed the upcoming in-person 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit' conference on March 27
Advanced Energy
Iowa Pushes Nuclear Energy Plan to Support AI, Data Center Boom
Iowa governor also plans to sign an executive order to create a Nuclear Energy Task Force in the state.
Broadband's Impact
Mexico Awaits New Response from Google on Dispute Over Gulf of Mexico Name Before Filing Lawsuit
Google had said in a letter to Mexico that the company was using 'Gulf of America' in the U.S. to follow 'longstanding maps policies impartially and consistently across all regions'.
Expert Opinion
Beyond City Limits: Redefining Success in Smaller Communities
Without broadband, smaller towns lose talent, businesses struggle, and economic potential is left untapped.
AI
Vice President Vance Makes His International Debut at Paris AI Summit
The summit is first time the world has 'had such a broad international discussion in one place on the future of AI,' said Mozilla vice president.
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
Democracy
Musk Uses X Ownership and White House Status to Intimidate Detractors
'This is a combination of economic, media and political power that I believe has never been seen before in any democracy.'
FCC
Chairman Carr Adds to FCC’s Senior Staff
Speech-focused attorney Adam Candeub named FCC General Counsel
Energy
Trump Touts Coal as an Answer to AI Power Needs
But any boost for fossil fuels could be short-lived, given needs for Artificial Intelligence.
