2 h. ago Banking on AI while committed to net zero is 'magical thinking', claims report on energy costs of big tech

By 2040, the energy demands of the tech industry could be up to 25 times higher than today, with unchecked growth of data centers driven by AI expected to create surges in electricity consumption that will strain power grids and accelerate carbon emissions.

Economics

6 h. ago Column | Asking Eric: Wheelchair user gets no sympathy from caregiver

Column | Asking Eric: Wheelchair user gets no sympathy from caregiver  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

Events

8 h. ago Under bankruptcy settlement, Alaskans can request 23andMe immediately delete their DNA data

Under bankruptcy settlement, Alaskans can request 23andMe immediately delete their DNA data  Alaska Beacon

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9 h. ago Palisades Fire lawsuit expands, claiming city of LA could have been better prepared

Palisades Fire lawsuit expands, claiming city of LA could have been better prepared  NBC Los Angeles

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15 h. ago Red state will require new teachers pass PragerU 'America First' test to keep license

Oklahoma partners with PragerU to implement new teacher assessment to ensure educators who have relocated to the state align with its America-first educational standards.

Politics

15 h. ago McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456’

Basic security flaws left the personal info of tens of millions of McDonald’s job-seekers vulnerable on the “McHire” site built by AI software firm Paradox.ai.

Technology

16 h. ago OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

OpenAI's browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites.

Politics

16 h. ago Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security

Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch.

Politics

16 h. ago How LinkedIn's algorithm can help us find new uses for existing medicines

When you log onto LinkedIn, you're normally presented with suggestions to connect with people you know, either because you went to the same university as them, or worked in the same company or industry.

Politics

17 h. ago ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true

Adrian Holovaty, founder of music-teaching platform Soundslice, finally solved a months-long mystery: weird images of ChatGPT sessions kept being uploaded to the site.

Politics

18 h. ago US measles cases hit highest level in more than 30 years, CDC data shows

There are 1,288 measles cases throughout 38 U.S. states so far this year, which is the most since 1992, according to new data from the CDC released this week.

Events

19 h. ago US measles cases hit highest number in 33 years, CDC data shows

Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.

Events

19 h. ago Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says

Don't believe everything you read—especially if it's a text message like these:

Politics

19 h. ago iMerit believes better quality data, not more data, is the future of AI

iMerit is making its Scholars program widely available. It's a team of experts to fine-tune generative AI models for enterprise applications and, increasingly, foundational models.

Politics

20 h. ago Exclusive: TikTok prepares US app with its own algorithm and user data

Exclusive: TikTok prepares US app with its own algorithm and user data  Reuters

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20 h. ago L.A. firestorms, Texas floods share grim connection: Officials ill

L.A. firestorms, Texas floods share grim connection: Officials ill-prepared for climate disasters  Los Angeles Times

Events

21 h. ago 6 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston — and up to $475 in ticket savings disappear

In just 6 days, the doors to TechCrunch All Stage swing open in Boston’s SoWa Power Station — and your chance to save up to $475 slams shut. This isn’t just another founder event. It’s the summit designed to help startups move faster, fundraise smarter, and scale more effectively. Whether you’re refining your pitch, preparing […]

Economics

23 h. ago California weather forecasts could soon become less accurate when this data source goes offline

California weather forecasts could soon become less accurate when this data source goes offline  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

24 h. ago How a new Wisconsin law supports data center projects in Port Washington, Beaver Dam

How a new Wisconsin law supports data center projects in Port Washington, Beaver Dam  The Business Journals

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