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Big Tech

Google Offers Changes to Satisfy EU Ad-Tech Case, But Not Breakup

Google aims to resolve Europe's concerns, but said a break up would disrupt European publishers and advertisers.

Data Center

Anthropic, Microsoft Announce New AI Data Center Projects as Construction Push Continues

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment, including new data centers in Texas and New York. Microsoft announced a new data center in Georgia.

Data Center

Consumers Are ‘Subsidizing the Cost of Data Centers’: Senate Dems

Lawmakers press Trump administration on link between Big Tech’s AI buildout and higher household energy bills.

Expert Opinion

Debra Berlyn: Older Adults Can Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season Despite Scams

Scam losses reached a staggering $12.5 billion in 2024 as fraudsters increasingly weaponize AI technology to create sophisticated schemes.

Google

Arkansas Partners With Google to Launch Free Tech Training

Free online courses aim to build high-skill workforce

Privacy

Texas Finalizes $1.3B Privacy Settlement With Google

Google violated state law by collecting users’ location, browsing, and biometric data, Texas' attorney general said.

‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power

Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.

European Tech Regulations Pose Threat to American Innovation, Warn Experts

EU tech regulations are hampering innovation and degrading consumer experiences, panelists said.

Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs as Spending on AI Accelerates

Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to reduce costs while ramping up AI investments.

Free Speech

Senate Commerce Free Speech Hearing Targets Government Pressure

Cruz’s upcoming hearing will feature executives from Google, Meta, and the Foundation for Individual Rights.

Analyst: Amazon Web Services Outage Exposes Limits of Cloud Self-Regulation

Layton urged Big Tech to be held accountable and contribute to FCC programs.

Prince Harry, Meghan Join Call for Ban on Development of AI 'Superintelligence'

Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.

Public Safety

New York City Sues Social Media Companies for Triggering Mental Health Crisis

The lawsuit linked social media to deadly youth trends like 'subway surfing.'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Creating AI Safety Measures

The law requires AI companies to disclose safety protocols for their most advanced models and report safety incidents to the state within 15 days.

Data Center

Private Equity Sees Profits in Power Utilities as Big Tech Seeks More Energy

Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s AI race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the utilities that deliver electricity.