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White House Sees AI Data Center Expansion Continuing Despite Voter Backlash
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the administration expects U.S. data center development to continue despite voters backing restrictions on projects in communities around the country.
Anthropic’s AI Development Automation Raises Concerns Among Researchers
Researchers are raising concerns about a new report examining Anthropic and the increasing automation of AI development.
Interior Secretary’s AI Investments Draw Scrutiny Amid Public-Lands Data Center Push
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has tens of millions of dollars invested in AI companies while helping lead an administration effort to permit data centers on federal public lands.
Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in OpenAI Bugging Case
Alfozan, a suspect in a case involving the alleged bugging of OpenAI, has pleaded not guilty.
Claude and ChatGPT Take Different Approaches to Personal Finance
A comparison looks at the differences between personal-finance offerings associated with Claude and ChatGPT.
Political Backlash Turns Toward Trump’s Tech Allies
A report examines growing opposition in the United States toward technology-industry figures who have aligned themselves with President Donald Trump.
AI Market Anxiety Revives the Case for Investment Diversification
Renewed nervousness surrounding AI investments is reinforcing the longstanding argument that investors should maintain diversified portfolios.
Amazon Adds Text-Based Alexa Shopping After Blocking Muse
Amazon is allowing users to text Alexa for shopping assistance following its decision to block Muse.
Hollywood’s Attitude Toward Generative AI Is Shifting, Weta FX Chief Says
The head of Weta FX, the visual-effects company associated with the Avatar films, says Hollywood has changed its stance toward generative AI.
New Solo Businesses Find Early Momentum in the AI Era
America’s newest small-business owners operating without employees are showing a strong start as AI reshapes the environment for independent businesses.
Michael Burry Takes Profits From Major Bet Against AI
Investor Michael Burry has taken profits from a significant bearish position tied to the AI market.
Midterm Votes Put New Pressure on the AI Data Center Boom
AI data center projects suffered significant setbacks in the midterm elections, potentially creating new obstacles for technology companies pursuing large infrastructure buildouts.
Parents Sue Google Over Daughter’s AI Use on School Chromebook
Parents have sued Google after discovering their daughter’s use of AI on a school-issued Chromebook.
Tesla Reportedly Plans to End Cybertruck as Musk Pivots Toward AI and Robotics
Tesla plans to discontinue the Cybertruck as Elon Musk shifts the company’s focus toward artificial intelligence and robotics.
ChatGPT’s App-Building Ability Gets Put to the Test
A hands-on test examines whether ChatGPT can successfully build custom apps for users instead of requiring them to download existing ones.
Texas Governor-Elect Weighs In on the Data Center Debate
The governor-elect of Texas is addressing data centers as the state emerges as a focal point in the political and economic debate surrounding the AI buildout.
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