Data Center
Google Commits $3B to Hydropower for Pennsylvania Data Centers
Partnership with Brookfield delivers 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity to Google
Energy
Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick Team up to Promote Energy Investments in Pennsylvania
The state's political and business leaders are working to forge a hub for robotics, artificial intelligence and energy
Data Center
Google Buys Land for New Data Center in Western Virginia
Tech giant paid $14 million and will invest an additional $4 million in community projects
Copyright
Judge Dismisses Authors' Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta Over AI Training
Although Meta prevailed in its request to dismiss the case, it could turn out to be a pyrrhic victory
AI
Anthropic Wins Ruling on AI Training in Copyright Lawsuit
But must face trial on pirated books
Antitrust
Senate Bill Attacks Apple, Google App Store Dominance
Bill continues struggle with Big Tech that began in 2021.
Social Media
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Deadline Again
The delay was the third 90-day delay since Trump took office again on January 20.
Copyright
AI Chatbots Need More Books, and These Libraries are Opening Their Stacks
Nearly one million books in 254 languages published as early as the 15th century are part of a Harvard University collection being released to AI researchers Thursday.
Energy
Meta Signs 20-Year Deal With Constellation Energy
Tech companies investing in nuclear energy.
News
Google Commits $7 Billion To Iowa Data Centers
Search giant to invest $7 billion to expand Iowa’s data centers and AI infrastructure.
Free Speech
Republicans Claim Google ‘Throttles’ Conservative Speech in FTC Filing
Scott and Hudson claim Google routes GOP emails to users’ spam.
Ron Wyden
Wyden Warns Fellow Senators about Executive Branch Surveillance
Claims lawmakers not being informed as required.
EU
After Spain's Blackout, Questions About Renewable Energy Are Back
Some are questioning the wisdom of decommissioning nuclear reactors that provide a stable form of energy compared to renewables.
AI
Data Center Investment for AI Critical in Race Against China: Altman, Tech Execs
By 2028, data centers could consume up to 12% of the nation’s electricity.
Nuclear
Google Partners with Elementl Power on Nuclear Energy Sites as Power Demand for AI grows
Google will provide capital for the projects, which the companies say will each produce 600 megawatts of power capacity.
Consumers’ Research
Roslyn Layton: Congress Re-Introduces Bill to End Big Tech's Free Ride on Broadband
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and a bipartisan group of Senators on Wednesday reintroduced Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act.
