California Forces Data Centers to Reveal Resource Use
California just signed laws requiring data center transparency on water and electricity use. Here's what the new disclosure rules mean for communities and the AI industry.
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Qualcomm's New AI Chips Can Run 30B Models On-Device
Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips in 2026, with its flagship able to run a 30B mixture-of-experts AI model locally. Here's what that means for mobile AI.
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Your Robotaxi Is Watching — And Calling the Cops
Waymo's robotaxi alerted police after detecting a firearm, raising urgent questions about autonomous vehicle surveillance and passenger privacy rights.
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Humans, Not AI, Are the Biggest Energy Cybersecurity Risk
Long before AI dominated headlines, human error and insider threats put energy grids at serious risk. Here's why human cybersecurity failures still matter most.
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Meta Muse: Powerful AI That Reads Your Messages
Meta Muse is an effective AI assistant — but its Mac app reads your Messages, Calendar, and Notes. Here's what that means for your privacy.
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FAA's $875M AI Tool to Tackle Air Traffic Congestion
The FAA is deploying its $875M SMART AI system to manage air traffic congestion, starting with Washington DC's busiest airports before a US-wide rollout.
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California Trades Net Neutrality for $1.86B Broadband Cash
California may waive enforcement of its net neutrality law to accept $1.86B in federal BEAD broadband grants. Here's what that means for internet users.
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Stolen Passwords Expose US Water Utilities to Hackers
Researchers warn stolen passwords are leaving America's water utilities dangerously exposed to hackers. Here's what's at risk and how providers can respond.
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Cloudflare CEO's Plan to Save Publishers from AI
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince outlines a plan to help publishers survive AI scraping and reclaim revenue in a disrupted web advertising landscape.
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Every Smart TV Maker Is Harvesting Your Data
Smart TV data collection goes far beyond LG. Learn how every major TV brand uses ACR and audio tracking to harvest your viewing data — and how to stop it.
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Meta Muse Filesystem Exposed: What It Means
Meta's Muse AI chatbot revealed its filesystem to users who probed it — exposing details Meta never intended to share. Here's what it means for AI security.
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Googlebook Laptops Launch Oct 4: $899 Android PC
Google's Googlebook laptops launch October 4 starting at $899, featuring OLED screens, Gemini AI, and Android apps. Here's everything you need to know.
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