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Kevin O’Leary Pleads With Locals to Allow His Massive Data Center If He Shrinks It Down to the Size of One Manhattan

"I have no choice." The post Kevin O'Leary Pleads With Locals to Allow His Massive Data Center If He Shrinks It Down to the Size of One Manhattan appeared first on Futurism.

15 minutes ago

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Kevin O’Leary Pleads With Locals to Allow His Massive Data Center If He Shrinks It Down to the Size of One Manhattan

Futurism

Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds

The public's opinion on data centers has swung hard. The post Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds appeared first on Futurism.

20 hours ago

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Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds

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Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People

It's never been more obvious that the pro data center camp is completely out of touch. The post Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People appeared first on Futurism.

23 hours ago

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Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People

WIRED Science

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

Google, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

Futurism

Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration

This could be a game changer. The post Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration

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State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed “Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life”

"This litany of harms is driven by Defendants' insatiable quest to win the AI arms race and amass large fortunes, despite knowing the danger of ChatGPT." The post State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed "Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life" appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed “Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life”

New York Times Science

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

3 hours ago

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

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People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild

"Ask yourself who is to benefit most from this, and why is it being done?" The post People Are Not Happy About Google's Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild appeared first on Futurism.

21 hours ago

People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild

Futurism

In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People “Addicted” to Its AI

Might want to rethink how you phrase that one, guys. The post In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People "Addicted" to Its AI appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People “Addicted” to Its AI

Futurism

Anthropic and DeepMind Now Actively Investigating AI Consciousness

"We think the question is serious enough to study carefully." The post Anthropic and DeepMind Now Actively Investigating AI Consciousness appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Anthropic and DeepMind Now Actively Investigating AI Consciousness

WIRED Science

OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons

Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.

1 day ago

OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons

Futurism

ISS Astronauts Ordered to Enter Evacuation Mode

"Out of an abundance of caution, NASA has directed all four of the agency's SpaceX Crew-12 members and NASA astronaut Chris Williams to assume an elevated safety posture in the Dragon spacecraft while the repair is underway." The post ISS Astronauts Ordered to Enter Evacuation Mode appeared first ...

2 hours ago

ISS Astronauts Ordered to Enter Evacuation Mode

New York Times Science

Leaks on Space Station Lead Astronauts to Briefly Seek Shelter in Spacecraft

Russian astronauts prepared to make repairs on Friday morning, but after an hour and a half, officials decided no urgent action was needed.

56 minutes ago

Leaks on Space Station Lead Astronauts to Briefly Seek Shelter in Spacecraft