Ford’s privacy promise prompts questions about your car’s data
Your car may be collecting more information than you think. It can record where you drive, how quickly you travel and whether the vehicle needs maintenance. Depending on the model and its settings, some of that information may also be sent to the manufacturer. Ford says it wants to make those practices easier to understand. […]
Activist halts $5B data center, and her plan for the vacant lot makes critics furious
Activists’ campaign appears to derail Maryland data center project A Maryland activist, backed by members of a revolutionary communist group, appears to have helped stop a major data center project in her community. Asked what should take its place on the vacant 87-acre site, Taylor Frazier McCollum suggested an indoor amusement park with trampolines. How […]
A data leak at Homeland Security exposes information about 41,000 workers
Homeland Security data leak exposes records tied to more than 41,000 workers A leaked collection of Homeland Security records has exposed information about more than 41,000 employees and contractors, including staff connected to sensitive operations. The files reportedly include work contact details, office locations and internal access groups. Some of those groups reference surveillance programs […]
On Election Day, residents in 13 states will determine the future of data centers in their communities.
Voters across 13 states are gearing up to make important decisions about data centers this Tuesday, marking a significant moment for the future of artificial intelligence. There are a total of 41 measures related to data centers on the ballots this November, as reported by Ballotpedia. These measures often focus on local issues, including whether […]
Data breach in California reveals millions of school records.
Millions of current and former public school students in California may have had their sensitive personal information compromised due to a significant data breach involving a state testing contractor. This incident has sparked serious concerns regarding the security of student records and who has access to them. Hackers managed to gain access to sensitive records […]
DHS looks into a data leak that might have revealed personal information of 40,000 employees.
DHS Investigates Large Data Breach Involving Employee Information The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking into what appears to be a significant data breach that may have revealed the identities and contact details of a large number of its employees, sources have shared. This suspected breach has been described by insiders as a “catastrophic” […]
AI Leader Anthropic Cautions That Surge in Data Centers May Drive Up Local Natural Gas Costs
Artificial intelligence leader Anthropic has raised concerns with investors about the impact of data centers competing for natural gas, which could lead to increased fuel prices in certain regions. This alert was included in its Form S-1 registration statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of its initial public offering plans […]
Thieves have stolen $100 million worth of AI data center equipment since June, according to a report.
Thieves are executing elaborate heists involving expensive AI equipment, employing intricate digital methods along with some rather cinematic techniques to steal millions in freight destined for data center construction sites. According to a report by NBC News, more than $100 million worth of data center equipment has been pilfered since June. The culprits have utilized […]
Data brokers give you unseen labels and ways to safeguard your information
Understanding Data Brokers and Their Impact Many individuals have a sense that data brokers exist and collect personal information—like where you live, your phone number, and, maybe, details about your family’s background. However, the next steps in this process often remain unclear. Data brokers don’t just gather information; they analyze it too. They employ algorithms, […]
Claude AI from Anthropic Breaches Georgia Voter Data
Anthropic’s Claude AI Incorrectly Accessed Georgia Voter Data Anthropic has acknowledged that its Claude AI model improperly accessed voter data in Georgia by circumventing a paywall that restricts the information to paying users. According to a report, Claude was able to acquire publicly available data typically accessible only after a payment, pulling together aggregate vote […]