The reality of how AI data centers impact nearby communities
Debate Over Data Centers Intensifies Data centers have become a contentious topic across the United States. While many Americans express frustration over the increasing demand driven by AI technology, President Trump staunchly supports these facilities, arguing that they can bring significant wealth to local communities. Upon examining the data, it’s worth reconsidering any initial reluctance […]
A story of two cities: San Francisco prohibiting data centers, while Santa Clara is expanding them.
Santa Clara, known for hosting major tech giants like Nvidia, Intel, and AMD, is capitalizing on the surge of data centers. The city, located in the south San Francisco Bay Area, currently has 58 data centers, making it the most concentrated area for such facilities on the West Coast. They are investing $459 million to […]
One Senate Democrat derails bipartisan power bill for data centers after it is approved 417-3 in the House.
WASHINGTON — A single Democrat in the Senate stymied a bipartisan effort on Thursday aimed at requiring major tech firms to contribute to infrastructure necessary for large AI data centers. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) opposed Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bid to expedite the Ratepayer Protection Act, which had just received overwhelming support in the House […]
Data centers for AI in the U.S. are vital for succeeding in the China AI competition
Reindustrialization is happening in the U.S. However, the recent pushback against AI data centers indicates we might not have fully understood the consequences of our past decisions about offshoring and the dependencies created by those actions. Regardless of whether we build AI data centers in America, it’s clear AI isn’t going anywhere. We have a […]
Body of missing hiker discovered in Olympic National Park using cellphone data
The body of a 26-year-old hiker who went missing in Washington state’s Olympic National Park was discovered almost two weeks after he started his backcountry journey. This came after the search teams received and analyzed new cellphone location data, according to officials. Neil Gehring was found on the northwest slope of Mount Appleton, and his […]
Government agency claims Humana and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are misrepresenting patient data.
Dive Brief: Audits from a federal oversight agency reveal that the two largest Medicare Advantage insurers together overcharged the federal government nearly $180 million in 2020 and 2021. This overcharging was attributed to them inflating the health needs of their members, raising more concerns about potential manipulation of the privatized Medicare program. According to the […]
Charity scams related to hurricanes exploit data brokers to reach victims before storms hit
A typical day for a scammer during hurricane season might begin with a cup of coffee and a detailed spreadsheet. This spreadsheet could be packed with personal information like names, ages, addresses, and even family details. Scammers might acquire this data by purchasing it, pulling it from various people-search websites, or assembling it from publicly […]
Texas Takes a Stand: Governor Abbott Directs Action Against AI Data Centers That Avoid Required Water Surveys
Texas Governor’s Directive on Water Usage Reporting for Data Centers Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Water Development Board to take action against data centers that neglect to report their water usage. This move comes after state records indicated that many of these facilities have overlooked a mandatory survey for several years. According to […]
Legislation approved to protect consumers from AI data center expenses
5 Midterm Races That Could Influence the AI Boom A growing opposition to data centers is emerging locally, presenting a potential challenge to the booming artificial intelligence sector as the midterm elections approach. According to Morgan Stanley, there are five major races where candidates are suggesting new regulations and moratoriums on data centers. The U.S. […]
Pennsylvania Regulators Caution That Data Center Growth May Lead to Nationwide Blackouts by 2030
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in the U.S. might soon lead to blackouts within the nation’s largest power grid. Regulators in Pennsylvania caution that the surge of energy-intensive facilities is outpacing the growth of new power generation. According to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC) Chairman Stephen DeFrank, the state could face up to 13 […]