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08/21/2026
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By Cassie B.
Surveillance backlash: Cities ditch Flock license plate cameras amid privacy fears
Communities nationwide are removing or pausing Flock license plate cameras over mass surveillance concerns. Lago Vista, Texas, voted to remove cameras after residents were never notified of their deployment. Apache Junction, Arizona, defends Flock use despite an officer resigning for tracking his wife. St. Paul, Minnesota, and Lynchburg, Virginia, are moving to end or pause […]
08/17/2026
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By Cassie B.
Washington tells allies to pick a side in the AI race
The State Department drafted a letter demanding 35 nations choose between the U.S.-led Pax Silica framework and China’s rival AI coalition. Kazakhstan is the only country known to have joined both AI blocs, sparking U.S. fears of dual loyalty and warnings against mixed participation. The Pax Silica initiative aims to secure chips, AI models, and […]
08/07/2026
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By Cassie B.
Japan weighs controversial U.S. AI systems for military command
Japan is considering using U.S. AI systems like Palantir and Anduril to speed up its military decision-making. Critics warn that giving foreign corporations access to classified Japanese data risks national sovereignty. Palantir’s Maven Smart System was only 60% accurate in target selection, well below human analysts. A 2025 UN report named Palantir among companies sustaining […]
08/06/2026
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By Cassie B.
AI at 70: How “reading and reasoning” machines could reshape human thought
A new analysis marks the 70th anniversary of AI, arguing modern chatbots are powerful tools that can amplify human intellect. Policy analyst David Wojick calls AI systems “reading and reasoning systems” that can save workers hours by scanning documents in seconds. The analysis estimates Americans could gain five billion extra hours of thinking time annually […]
07/22/2026
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By Cassie B.
Free “smart” bassinet for city workers raises privacy and national security alarms
Atlanta is the first U.S. city to offer employees who are new parents a free SNOO Smart Sleeper rental, a Wi-Fi-connected robotic bassinet. Critics warn the bassinet collects sensitive infant data, including name, photo, and sleep habits, shared with affiliates. The bassinet’s wireless radiation testing was done by a China-based lab the FCC flagged as […]
07/03/2026
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By Cassie B.
Pennsylvania coal towns fight the data center boom
Hazle Township’s board of supervisors voted unanimously to pause data center applications for 180 days amid growing local opposition. More than 60 data center proposals across Pennsylvania face resistance from residents concerned about health and environmental impacts. Coal’s toxic legacy in the region has fueled skepticism toward the data center boom and its potential harms. […]
06/10/2026
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By Cassie B.
China bets $295 billion on homegrown AI infrastructure to close gap with United States
China plans 2 trillion yuan investment in nationwide AI data center network over five years State-owned companies will build most facilities, with at least 80% of technology sourced from domestic suppliers Debt-funded initiative aims to displace American hardware giants like Nvidia from China’s AI infrastructure Nine homegrown AI chips from Huawei and others have passed […]
05/25/2026
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By Cassie B.
Humanoid robots enter American homes as Gatsby launches autonomous cleaning service
A robot completed a residential cleaning service for a U.S. customer for the first time. The startup Gatsby charges a flat $150 fee, undercutting traditional professional cleaning services. Gatsby operates as a consumer distribution layer, swapping hardware as cheaper robots become available. The service threatens migrant labor, as robots never call in sick or ask […]
05/11/2026
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By Cassie B.
America’s largest grid operator warns of power rationing as data center demand spirals
America’s largest power grid operator admits the system is failing under surging AI-driven demand and shrinking reliable energy sources. Data centers face deliberate power cuts during peak demand as the grid prioritizes residential users over energy-hungry tech infrastructure. Permitting delays and fossil fuel plant retirements have doubled construction timelines, leaving the grid unable to meet […]
05/05/2026
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By Cassie B.
Sunlight turns plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel in new breakthrough
Plastic waste is converted into clean hydrogen fuel using a sunlight-driven process with specialized light-sensitive materials. Researchers at the University of Adelaide developed the method, called solar-driven photoreforming, to break plastic into hydrogen and industrial chemicals. This approach addresses two crises simultaneously: plastic pollution and the need for fossil fuel alternatives. Early experiments achieved high […]
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