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Meta Is Using Its Massive AI Data Centers to Avoid Paying Billions of Dollars in Taxes

As if AI data centers alone weren't infuriating enough. The post Meta Is Using Its Massive AI Data Centers to Avoid Paying Billions of Dollars in Taxes appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Meta Is Using Its Massive AI Data Centers to Avoid Paying Billions of Dollars in Taxes

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Google Accused of Illegally Killing a Massive Forest for Its New Data Center Project

It's "gross incompetence," or "gross disregard" for the law. Or both. The post Google Accused of Illegally Killing a Massive Forest for Its New Data Center Project appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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Google Accused of Illegally Killing a Massive Forest for Its New Data Center Project

WIRED Science

Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.

4 hours ago

WIRED Science

Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

Futurism

The AI Chatbots That Tech Companies Are Aggressively Pushing to Billions of Users Appear to Be Causing Serious Psychological ...

Extensive AI use has been linked to "severe negative outcomes," researchers argue. The post The AI Chatbots That Tech Companies Are Aggressively Pushing to Billions of Users Appear to Be Causing Serious Psychological Harms, New Research Finds appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

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The AI Chatbots That Tech Companies Are Aggressively Pushing to Billions of Users Appear to Be Causing Serious Psychological ...

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In Case You Still Have Faith in Humanity, Here’s an Influencer “Riding” a Sea Turtle While It Tries to Lay Eggs

"The desire for fame and viral views has pushed many to do evil and stupid acts." The post In Case You Still Have Faith in Humanity, Here's an Influencer "Riding" a Sea Turtle While It Tries to Lay Eggs appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

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In Case You Still Have Faith in Humanity, Here’s an Influencer “Riding” a Sea Turtle While It Tries to Lay Eggs

New York Times Science

Prosecutors Cannot Revive Reflecting Pool Case Against Ex-Olympian, Judge Rules

A charge against David Hearn was dismissed “with prejudice” because of President Trump’s attempts to influence the case.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Prosecutors Cannot Revive Reflecting Pool Case Against Ex-Olympian, Judge Rules

Futurism

News Organizations Like CBS Embracing Prediction Markets as “Journalism” Is a Deep Moral Disgrace

This needs to stop now. The post News Organizations Like CBS Embracing Prediction Markets as "Journalism" Is a Deep Moral Disgrace appeared first on Futurism.

21 hours ago

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News Organizations Like CBS Embracing Prediction Markets as “Journalism” Is a Deep Moral Disgrace

WIRED Science

A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

Futurism

Google Updates Guidelines to Punish Sites That Use Fake Bylines and AI-Generated Headshots

"Fabricating creator profiles (such as by using AI-generated headshots, made-up names, or false credentials to make content appear as if it was written by human experts) is a form of deception." The post Google Updates Guidelines to Punish Sites That Use Fake Bylines and AI-Generated Headshots appeared ...

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Google Updates Guidelines to Punish Sites That Use Fake Bylines and AI-Generated Headshots