GAO cautions that retirement plan providers could share data with data brokers
GAO Report on Retirement Plans and Data Privacy A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raises concerns that personal information from Americans’ retirement plans could be shared or sold for marketing financial products and services. According to the GAO, there are over 126 million Americans enrolled in employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401(k)s, with […]
How AI data centers are bringing new life to small towns and reducing energy costs
Data center backlash could threaten US AI boom Financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan discusses the ongoing debate regarding artificial intelligence data centers, as some states push for bans or restrictions on their construction during a segment of ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days. It’s in our conversations, news reports, and […]
Even with Economic Challenges, Data Indicates Trump Has Supported Manufacturing Comeback
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the Federal Reserve revealed on Tuesday that U.S. manufacturing is experiencing growth. F.B. data shared indicates a 0.2% rise in manufacturing production in July compared to the prior month. This marks the seventh month of consecutive increases, which has stirred debate, particularly in light of Trump’s remarks on the economy. (Related: […]
Recent data reveals which U.S. cities boast the most enthusiastic NFL fans.
It’s a classic debate that sports fans have been having for ages: which city or team has the most devoted fan base? There are certainly some frontrunners. Cities like Philadelphia, where Eagles fans are infamous for their intensity, come to mind. New York and Boston, with their East Coast energy, also show a deep-rooted passion […]
Nvidia offers $105 billion in funding for OpenAI’s large data center in Ohio
Nvidia, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a plan to provide up to $105 billion in financing for a major AI data center in Ohio, which will be leased by OpenAI, the organization led by Sam Altman. This site is set to be one of the largest of its kind globally. OpenAI has secured a […]
Surge in AI data centers creating new six-figure jobs and its impact on housing
There’s a growing interest among American workers in blue-collar jobs, notably in fields like construction, plumbing, and steel. Even prominent CEOs, like Jensen Huang from Nvidia, have commented on this shift. He suggested that the next set of lucrative jobs won’t be based in Silicon Valley but will instead stem from the workforce constructing the […]
Water, energy, and workers: 3 enduring misconceptions about AI and data centers
AI As a Growing Political Concern Artificial intelligence is no longer just a topic of national debate; it’s becoming increasingly relevant at the local level, too. Across the country, communities are now striving to attract the substantial data centers essential for fueling the AI surge. However, this rush raises alarms among environmental activists about water […]
Democrat Climate Advocates Follow Their Guide Willie Nelson In Battle Against Data Centers
Willie Nelson Takes a Stand Against AI Data Centers Democratic supporters seem to be uniting behind Willie Nelson in a growing movement against artificial intelligence data centers. The 93-year-old country music legend, a lifelong Democrat, has emerged as a prominent voice voicing dissent towards these facilities, previously expressing his concerns on the social media platform […]
Amazon is using data from its Twitch streaming service to train AI, and here’s how you can opt out.
Twitch Introduces Opt-Out Option for AI Training Twitch, the popular video game streaming platform, has rolled out a new feature that allows users to opt out of having their channel content used to train generative AI models. It’s been over two years since the company first acknowledged this practice publicly. Twitch announced the opt-out option […]
Meta and Trade Unions Reach Agreement on AI Data Center Development
Meta Partners with NABTU for AI Data Center Construction On Wednesday, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a national collaboration with the North American Construction Workers Union (NABTU). This marks the first instance where the development of an AI data center will involve union participation. The partnership format is aimed at combining […]