Social Media
YouTube to Begin Testing a New AI-Powered Age Verification System in the U.S.
Political pressure has been building on websites to better verify ages to shield children from inappropriate content.
Data Center
As Electric Bills Rise, Evidence Mounts That Data Centers Share Blame
States are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.
UN
Trump's New AI Plan Leans Heavily on Silicon Valley Industry Ideas
The plan being released Wednesday is expected to focus on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for energy-intensive data center.
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
Meta
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.
Iowa
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.
