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Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy

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Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy

Thailand conference launches international initiative to fight online scams

Thailand conference launches international initiative to fight online scams

India’s Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms

India’s Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

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What to know about bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros.

What to know about bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros.

France probes ‘foreign interference’ after remote control malware found on passenger ferry

France probes ‘foreign interference’ after remote control malware found on passenger ferry

Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer

To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks

To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is ‘slop’

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is ‘slop’

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year

Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year

Reddit challenges Australia’s world-first law banning children under 16 from social media

Reddit challenges Australia’s world-first law banning children under 16 from social media

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

What’s at stake as Prince George’s County ponders data centers?

What’s at stake as Prince George’s County ponders data centers?

Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees

Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees

Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title

Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

El Salvador teams up with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring AI to 5,000 public schools

Pakistan urges social media platforms to crack down on militant accounts to avoid legal action

Pakistan urges social media platforms to crack down on militant accounts to avoid legal action

Denmark plans to severely restrict social media use for young people

Denmark plans to severely restrict social media use for young people

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