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Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.
Anthropic Pledges $15 Billion a Year to SpaceX for AI Compute
Anthropic will pay $15 billion annually to SpaceX for access to its Colossus AI data centers through 2029, per SpaceX's IPO filing.
AI demand forces a fundamental shift in enterprise data center strategy
Rising AI workloads are pushing companies to rethink infrastructure, moving from general-purpose servers to specialized GPU clusters and liquid-cooled data centers.
Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.
Tech Lobbying Weakens Climate Rules for Data Centers
Tech companies lobbied to kill stricter clean energy rules for gas-powered data centers, weakening climate pledges.
US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies
Federal agencies shift focus to surveil anti-technology extremists amid growing AI protests and attacks.
China Deploys Subsea Data Center Powered by Offshore Wind and Ocean Cooling
China launched the world's first commercial underwater data center off Hainan. It uses seawater cooling and offshore wind to power 2,000 servers efficiently.
RAM Prices Stay High, but PC Upgrades Shift to Peripherals
With RAM costs still elevated, PC enthusiasts are turning to upgrades like keyboards, monitors and network gear. Memorial Day sales highlight the trend.
Apple Overhauls Camera App with AI-Powered Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
Apple plans major camera app updates in iOS 27, including Visual Intelligence integration and enhanced customization options.
AI Pricing Models Face a Hard Reset
The era of cheap AI access is ending. Providers are shifting from subsidized pricing to sustainable models, forcing developers and businesses to adapt.
Healthcare AI's Real Challenge Isn't Better Algorithms, It's Broken Systems
Healthcare AI fails in practice due to fragmented data and legacy systems, not weak algorithms. Real progress requires infrastructure modernization, not better models.
Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.
Meta Launches Forum App to Merge Facebook Groups With AI Chatbot
Meta's new Forum app combines Facebook Groups with an AI assistant to help users find advice and discussions in a dedicated space, challenging Reddit and Google's AI Overview.
WhatsApp Adds Incognito Mode for AI Chat Conversations
WhatsApp will let users chat with Meta AI without saving history. Messages won't be used for training. The incognito feature arrives soon.
Google's AI Assistants Demand More Personal Data, Raising Trust Questions
Google unveiled always-on AI agents at I/O 2026, but their functionality depends on accessing users' personal data, sparking renewed trust concerns.
Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks
Financial firms face mounting security risks as AI agents access excessive data and systems. Overprivileged permissions create compliance vulnerabilities and trust issues across banking.
Startup Pays Indian Gig Workers to Train Humanoid Robots
Human Archive hires gig workers in India to wear sensors and collect physical movement data for AI and robotics training.
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.
Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.
AI Critics Call Training Data Practices 'Unauthorized Plagiarism at Scale'
A rising number of critics argue generative AI systems rely on unauthorized copying of copyrighted work, amounting to plagiarism at unprecedented scale. The debate intensifies as lawsuits mount and regulators weigh new rules for training data.