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Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing GoalsStartups
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing Goals

Data centers’ growing energy use is raising electricity costs in the Rust Belt, challenging efforts to revive American manufacturing under the "Made in America" plan.

Jul 8, 20262m read
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy NeedsHow It Works
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy Needs

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Jun 10, 20262m read
AI Models Show Stark Partisan Differences in Election Candidate RecommendationsStartups
AI Models Show Stark Partisan Differences in Election Candidate Recommendations

A study reveals Grok’s AI favors Republican candidates, while OpenAI’s GPT prefers Democrats, differing in over 90% of nearly 500 races.

Oct 25, 20263m read
Democrats Prepare to Intensify AI Oversight if They Regain Congressional ControlResearch
Democrats Prepare to Intensify AI Oversight if They Regain Congressional Control

Democrats poised to regain Congress may increase oversight of AI firms, targeting tax credits and security amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence.

Oct 19, 20263m read
Block Unveils Voice Model That Runs Locally on MacBook M4 Max, Mimics Human Speech ImpressivelyStartups
Block Unveils Voice Model That Runs Locally on MacBook M4 Max, Mimics Human Speech Impressively

Block’s new voice model delivers remarkably human-like speech by running locally on the MacBook M4 Max, bypassing cloud dependency.

Oct 25, 20263m read
Texas Data Center Boom Threatens to Reverse Decades of Air Quality ProgressAI Tools
Texas Data Center Boom Threatens to Reverse Decades of Air Quality Progress

Texas' data center surge could raise air pollution to early 2000s levels, threatening decades of clean air progress amid growing AI infrastructure demand.

Oct 22, 20263m read
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental ConcernsResearch
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental Concerns

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

Sep 17, 20263m read
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 SoldAI Tools
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 Sold

Nvidia's CEO showcased Microduck robots, tiny tech toys that respond to voice commands and have sold 20,000 units this holiday season.

Oct 24, 20263m read
Crusoe Energy Drops $1.25 Billion Plan to Use Boom Supersonic Turbines for AI Data CentersResearch
Crusoe Energy Drops $1.25 Billion Plan to Use Boom Supersonic Turbines for AI Data Centers

Crusoe Energy has paused its $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic's turbine technology for AI data center power, signaling a shift in strategy.

Sep 26, 20263m read
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont HeadquartersStartups
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont Headquarters

Agility Robotics opens a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California, near Tesla’s factory, aiming to advance humanoid robotics development.

Jul 18, 20263m read
How AI is Helping the US Fight Insider Trading in Prediction MarketsAI Tools
How AI is Helping the US Fight Insider Trading in Prediction Markets

The US is using AI technology to detect insider trading in prediction markets, ensuring fairness and transparency.

May 16, 20262m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Elon Musk Shifts Focus From Solar Power to Natural Gas and Space TechnologyAI Tools
Elon Musk Shifts Focus From Solar Power to Natural Gas and Space Technology

Elon Musk is shifting from solar power to natural gas and space-based data centers, marking a surprising change in his clean energy vision.

May 24, 20262m read
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 FilmsResearch
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 Films

In 2026, films are critically examining Silicon Valley's tech leaders, shifting from admiration to questioning their impact on society.

Oct 16, 20264m read
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges Using AI in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Industry DebateResearch
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges Using AI in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Industry Debate

LA rapper Fenix Flexin confirms using AI in his song 'Rubberz,' spotlighting AI's evolving role in music production and creative processes.

Aug 8, 20264m read
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi MarketStartups
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi Market

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running HotterAI Tools
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running Hotter

Nvidia’s new AI data center design uses liquid cooling and runs hotter to slash water use, aiming for greener, more efficient technology.

Jun 23, 20262m read
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the EnvironmentStartups
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the Environment

Erin Brockovich is challenging the secrecy of data centers to promote environmental transparency and sustainability.

Jun 1, 20262m read
Amazon’s $1 Billion Data Center Initiative Faces Criticism Over Environmental ImpactPolicy & Society
Amazon’s $1 Billion Data Center Initiative Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact

Amazon’s $1 billion data center initiative wins praise for ending NDAs but faces criticism over its approach to environmental impact.

Oct 3, 20264m read
Cerebras CEO Envisions a Future with AI Assistants in Every HomeHow It Works
Cerebras CEO Envisions a Future with AI Assistants in Every Home

Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts personal AI assistants will soon be as common in homes as everyday appliances.

Oct 14, 20263m read
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center MoratoriumsStartups
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center Moratoriums

As data center moratoriums spread, the AI industry debates whether greater transparency—by easing NDAs—can ease public concerns and foster trust.

Oct 12, 20263m read
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms VentureAI Tools
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms Venture

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Industrial Next Aims to Revolutionize Factory Robotics with Rapid Task SwitchingPolicy & Society
Industrial Next Aims to Revolutionize Factory Robotics with Rapid Task Switching

Industrial Next is developing technology to enable factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, enhancing flexibility in complex manufacturing processes.

Oct 14, 20263m read
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental ConcernsPolicy & Society
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk’s new SpaceX foundry aims to speed up gas turbine production by 18 months, raising questions about environmental impacts.

Aug 31, 20263m read
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community ConcernsHow It Works
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community Concerns

San Antonio’s data centers have grown into massive hyperscale hubs, raising new challenges around traffic, noise, and community impact.

Oct 2, 20264m read