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08/22/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The rural revolt against AI’s concrete giants
Data center projects face unprecedented local opposition across the U.S., with 75 projects worth $130 billion delayed or blocked in Q1 2026 alone. Concerns over rising electricity rates, massive water consumption and tax breaks drive bipartisan backlash that is reshaping political races. Tech firms like Oracle, Microsoft and OpenAI now deploy “charm offensives”—sponsorships, community concessions […]
08/20/2026
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By Willow Tohi
High-voltage sodium home battery emerges as affordable rooftop solar solution
German startup Revolta AG unveiled a high-voltage sodium home battery at Intersolar Europe 2026, offering a 2.2 kWh modular starting unit that scales up to 22 kWh. The technology uses a proprietary transformer to boost voltage by roughly 50 times, requiring only three sodium-ion cells per module. Sodium-ion batteries eliminate reliance on rare minerals like […]
07/09/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Meta’s new AI model turns public Instagram photos into AI training data by default
Meta launched Muse Image, an AI image generator, on July 7, 2026, integrated directly into Instagram. Public Instagram accounts are automatically opted into the system, allowing anyone to generate AI images using users’ likenesses by tagging their username. Users receive no notification when their photos are used to create AI-generated content. Opting out requires navigating […]
06/21/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Waymo recalls entire Robotaxi fleet after cars repeatedly enter active construction zones
Waymo has voluntarily recalled 3,871 vehicles after 13 documented incidents of driverless cars entering active freeway construction zones at speed. The recall addresses a software defect in the 5th-generation Automated Driving System that fails to recognize construction zone barriers. Incidents occurred in Phoenix, Arizona and San Francisco, California between April and May 2026. No collisions […]
06/17/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The AI data center revolt: How a battle over land, water and power is reshaping American politics
Pennsylvania has become ground zero for a national backlash against AI data centers, with four competitive congressional districts at stake in the 2026 midterm elections Data centers consume enormous resources—Texas projects could use 400 billion gallons of water annually by 2030—while generating only 15-30 permanent jobs per facility Local opposition has delayed or blocked 48 […]
05/11/2026
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By Willow Tohi
From semi-arid to Sahara: Scientists say this data center will trigger a climate catastrophe in Utah
The proposed Stratos Project in Box Elder County, Utah, would require 9 gigawatts of power—more than double the electricity used by the entire state—generating 16 gigawatts of thermal energy dumped into a single valley. Physics professor Robert Davies of Utah State University calculates the waste heat could raise local daytime temperatures by 5 degrees Fahrenheit […]
04/13/2026
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By Willow Tohi
PJM grid scrambles for 15 GW of power as AI data centers threaten reliability
The PJM Interconnection, America’s largest regional power grid, is launching an emergency plan to secure 15 gigawatts of new electricity generation. This unprecedented move is a direct response to soaring power demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, which is overwhelming existing capacity. The grid operator warns of a potential 60-gigawatt shortfall within a decade, […]
04/06/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Iran threatens “annihilation” of $30B AI data center, escalating tech infrastructure warfare
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has explicitly threatened to destroy the $30 billion Stargate AI data center in Abu Dhabi. The threat is framed as retaliation for any potential U.S. strikes on Iranian power infrastructure. A released video uses satellite imagery to pinpoint the facility, claiming it cannot be hidden. The warning follows reported Iranian attacks on […]
02/17/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Meta plots facial recognition for smart glasses amid political tumult
Meta is considering adding facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a feature that would allow wearers to identify strangers. An internal document suggests the company may time the launch to exploit periods of political distraction when civil liberties groups are less able to mount opposition. The technology would scan faces without consent, creating sensitive […]
01/21/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A clash of titans: Musk demands $134 billion from AI giant he helped create
Elon Musk is seeking $79 billion to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging fraud and breach of contract. Musk claims his early $38 million investment and guidance entitle him to a share of OpenAI’s current $500 billion valuation. OpenAI and Microsoft have rejected the claims as “baseless” and part of a “harassment” […]
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