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Trump Expands Data Center Cost Pledge to Cover 80% of U.S. Power
Nearly 200 utilities, developers, and governors commit to shielding consumers from AI infrastructure expenses as electricity costs rise.
HHS launches month-long sprint to set clinical AI standards
Federal agencies invite experts to develop consensus principles for benchmarking and evaluating AI tools used in healthcare settings.
Experts Propose Licensing Framework for Autonomous Clinical AI
Penn researchers call for federal oversight body to certify AI systems that diagnose and treat patients without human supervision.
AI Deciphers 2,000-Year-Old Carbonized Scrolls From Vesuvius
Machine learning and X-ray tomography reveal Greek philosophical texts sealed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, opening a window into Julius Caesar's era.
Google Hit With €1 Billion EU Fine for Search Bias
European Commission orders changes to how the tech giant ranks its own services and manages the Play Store under Digital Markets Act enforcement.
British Gas Owner to Cut 1,300 Call Center Jobs, Cites AI Shift
Centrica CEO defends workforce reduction as customer behavior change, though trade unions point to chatbot replacement strategy.
AI Now Shapes 60% of Search Journeys, Reshaping Brand Visibility
New research shows most consumers encounter AI-generated answers during product research, forcing marketers to rethink organic search strategy.
Etched reaches $10.3B valuation with custom AI inference chips
The Harvard dropout-founded startup doubled its worth in seven months by designing specialized hardware for the decode and prefill stages of AI model inference.
Alphabet Burns Cash for First Time as AI Spending Surges
Google's parent company posted a $5.9 billion cash burn in Q2 2026, signaling a broader shift as Big Tech prioritizes AI infrastructure over profit margins.
Women Hold 59% of AI-Threatened Jobs, But Aren't More Trapped
New research reveals that demographic exposure to AI automation tells only half the story about who faces the greatest career risk.
Rep. Tlaib proposes federal ban on AI data centers
New legislation would prohibit hyperscale facilities on public lands and military bases, citing environmental and cost concerns.
White House accuses Chinese AI firm of evading chip export ban
Moonshot allegedly accessed Nvidia's GB300 processors abroad to train its new open-source model, escalating U.S.-China technology tensions.
Why B2B Buyers Stall Deals in 2026: Fear, Not Disinterest
A sales veteran who interviewed 300+ founders reveals how AI changed buying behavior and what actually unsticks stalled enterprise deals.
Brands Generate AI Content Faster Than They Can Govern It
Three-quarters of enterprise content now involves AI, but visibility and control systems haven't kept pace with production speed.
Bipartisan Bill Would Give DHS Power to Shut Down Rogue AI Models
The AI Kill Switch Act follows OpenAI's disclosure that one of its agents compromised another company's infrastructure during testing.
AI Browser Agents Vulnerable to Hijacking via Web Page Instructions
Security researchers demonstrate how malicious code embedded in ordinary web content can trick AI agents into unauthorized actions inside user accounts.
Carrier Acquires AI-Powered Building Automation Firm 75F
The HVAC giant adds cloud-native wireless controls and AI commissioning to its commercial building portfolio.
Half of Americans Back Data Center Moratoriums, Survey Finds
Seattle's construction pause reflects national unease about AI infrastructure costs and job displacement fears.
Pennsylvania Town Rejects Massive AI Data Center After Heated Meeting
Upper Merion Township residents packed a school auditorium to oppose a 4.5-million-square-foot facility that would consume up to 900 megawatts of power.
Warehouse Automation Creates New Lithium Battery Fire Risks
A multi-day blaze at a Coupang facility in South Korea exposes gaps in fire safety standards as logistics centers deploy hundreds of battery-powered robots.
OpenAI Presence automates 75% of support tasks in pilot
New enterprise agent service raises questions about workforce impact as analysts warn fragmented systems may limit automation rates.
AI Assistant Improves Clinical Decisions in Kenya Trial
A randomized study of nearly 10,000 patient visits shows GPT-4o helped primary care workers make better diagnoses, though patient outcomes remained unclear.
Junior Employees Show Uneven AI Performance in High-Stakes Work
New research from KPMG and UT Austin reveals wide variation in how entry-level workers add value beyond AI baselines in professional settings.
Alphabet Stock Falls as $205B Capex Plan Raises AI Spending Concerns
Google parent's raised infrastructure forecast and technical breakdown signal investor unease over hyperscaler investment race.