China Didn’t Make Americans Hate Data Centers
… One is a “cross-platform network of accounts” using AI-generated avatars that comment on a wide variety of social issues, and that “sporadically” mention US tech companies. …
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Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder
… Sada believes the issues World has run into with regulators largely stem from a misunderstanding about how the startup’s technology works. “The idea that World ID is not just private, but it's one of the most private things you've ever used, that's not obvious,” says Sada. “We're just not used to t… …
OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
… OpenAI’s chief technology officer of enterprise applications, Srinivas Narayanan, announced internally that he is leaving the company to spend time with his family. …
LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen—Again
… Microsoft emphasized that the action was enabled by innovative techniques including AI-assisted analysis that showed Amadey and StealC were relying on the same backend infrastructure and could be targeted together. …
Data Centers Are Quietly Taking Over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic
… At that rate, it's going to take them 35 years to resolve all of them,” she says. “Every single permit that this agency issues, in my opinion, is one more than they can effectively regulate,” adds Guerra, who worked for TCEQ until 2016. …
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed
… Targets included law firms, schools, a small medical technology startup, and multinational corporations in California, New York, and Nebraska. …
5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
… While this approach won’t confirm whether the output is correct, this method has highlighted plenty of issues in AI responses and leaves me feeling increasingly skeptical about turning to bots for advice on any topic, beyond just money. …
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics
… This is the price of progress.’” Teboe agrees with Lawrence that tech companies need to rethink how they’re approaching communities with proposals for projects. “Ninety-nine percent of the tech executives think that of course people will love these things,” he says. “They cannot conceive of a world…
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret
… The saga prompted outcry from tech executives in Silicon Valley, who worried that excessive regulation could lock in a handful of companies as the winners of the AI race. …
OpenAI Buys Some Positive News
Since launching in 2024, TBPN has risen in popularity among Silicon Valley circles by offering a daily livestream about the technology industry that’s seen as more tech-friendly than traditional outlets. …