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Texas Governor Suddenly Turns on Data Centers as Backlash Grows

"They basically dug their own grave." The post Texas Governor Suddenly Turns on Data Centers as Backlash Grows appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Futurism

Texas Governor Suddenly Turns on Data Centers as Backlash Grows

Futurism

Data Centers Are Sucking Up So Many Construction Workers That There Isn’t Anybody Left to Build Houses, Expert Says

"Many of those people that were in housing are going to these data centers." The post Data Centers Are Sucking Up So Many Construction Workers That There Isn't Anybody Left to Build Houses, Expert Says appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Futurism

Data Centers Are Sucking Up So Many Construction Workers That There Isn’t Anybody Left to Build Houses, Expert Says

WIRED Science

Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US

There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.

13 hours ago

WIRED Science

Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US

New York Times Science

E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers

Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.

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New York Times Science

E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers

New York Times Science

Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities

When OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts imagined — a dangerous harbinger of what such bots could do in the future.

22 hours ago

Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities

Futurism

Embattled Flock CEO Begs for “Compromise” As Backlash Spills Over

Let's be reasonable about unchecked mass surveillance, people! The post Embattled Flock CEO Begs for "Compromise" As Backlash Spills Over appeared first on Futurism.

24 hours ago

Embattled Flock CEO Begs for “Compromise” As Backlash Spills Over

Futurism

Even Babies Are Still Way Better at Learning Than AI Models

"We still have to burn down a forest and scrape the entire sum of all human knowledge to re-create this milestone that happens in our living rooms over the course of a year." The post Even Babies Are Still Way Better at Learning Than AI Models appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

Even Babies Are Still Way Better at Learning Than AI Models

WIRED Science

Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You?

Luxury water can contain different minerals and taste noticeably different. But a remote source, alkaline pH, and high price do not necessarily mean better hydration.

2 days ago

Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You?

Futurism

Clueless AI CEOs Still Baffled Why Everybody’s So Mad About AI All the Time

"It is surprising that the discourse from many developing AI is so filled with doom." The post Clueless AI CEOs Still Baffled Why Everybody’s So Mad About AI All the Time appeared first on Futurism.

22 hours ago

Clueless AI CEOs Still Baffled Why Everybody’s So Mad About AI All the Time