$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year
… It “is now reshaping elections, regulation, and site viability nationwide,” Data Center Watch reported last year. …
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US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says
… He covers the telecom industry, Federal Communications Commission rulemakings, broadband consumer affairs, court cases, and government regulation of the tech industry.
Paramount accuses Netflix of "scorched-earth campaign" against WBD merger
…Ultimately, it’s up to the regulators to approve this deal and determine if it is in the best interest of the industry and all concerned,” a Netflix spokesperson said, per Politico…
Famously secret about its finances, SpaceX opens its books for the first time
… The S-1 filing notes that Musk has served as an advisor to President Trump and alludes to the possibility that changes in politics might materially affect the company’s future. “The current political environment in the United States is highly polarized, and shifts in the composition of the US Congr… …
Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water, and nobody noticed for months
… Asked for comment, QTS told Ars that it’s “false and inaccurate” to suggest the facility “used any water improperly.” “Once this billing issue was flagged, QTS paid all charges,” QTS said. “All water usage followed relevant and applicable regulations.” QTS also pointed to statements from county off… …
Trump abruptly cancels EO signing event after top AI firm CEOs declined to go
… As Trump reportedly faces pressure from the Commerce Department and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to maintain a light-touch approach to AI regulation, more security-focused agencies, like the Office of the National Cyber Director, think the time for governance is now. …
UK to ban social media for kids under 16, may impose overnight curfews
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Amazon-owned Ring should pay Americans for scanning their faces, lawsuit says
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Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue.
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Trump plan to test AI models has a problem—US security teams were gutted by DOGE
… The watered-down EO that Trump signed promises not “to stifle this innovation with overly burdensome regulation” and establishes no requirements for AI firms. …