Big Tech Is Rushing to Find Clean Power to Fuel AI's Insatiable Appetite
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VentureBeat - Tech
Generative AI adoption surpasses early PC and internet usage, study finds
New study reveals generative AI adoption has surpassed early PC and internet usage rates, with 39.4% of Americans now using AI tools, potentially boosting workplace productivity across industries1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
Revived Nuclear Plants Won't Meet AI Power Needs Right Away
Big Tech needs electricity to fuel its rapid, electricity-guzzling expansion of its AI capabilities, but a recent deal betweenConstellation Energy and Microsoft can't fill the gap immediately.3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Squarespace Just Announced a New AI-Powered Website Design Tool for Entrepreneurs
Blueprint AI, an AI-assisted website building tool, launched today. Here's what you need to know.5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Stop Making Big Tech the Enemy
We're in a critical fight to stay ahead of China and India in A.I., yet our government and its regulators keep targeting the companies that are critical to winning. It's time we all played on the ...5 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Big Tech Is Rushing to Find Clean Power to Fuel AI's Insatiable Appetite
Google and Microsoft are scrounging for geothermal and other green-power sources after emissions surge.6 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Duolingo launches AI-powered Adventures mini-games and Video Call feature
Duolingo, the world’s leading mobile learning platform, today announced new features including Adventures mini-games and Video Call.16 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Importers Rush to Beat the Strike Threat to East Coast Ports
Failure to reach a new longshoremen contract deal risks many East and Gulf Coast ports closing before the year-end consumer spending push -- threatening billions in losses to businesses.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
US to ban Chinese tech in cars
Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".Yesterday - China -
CBS News - Top stories
FTC head Lina Khan fighting Big Tech, Big Pharma and Big Groceries
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has gone after some of the biggest companies in the U.S. Under President Biden, the FTC has cracked down on big companies they say are hurting consumers.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Jackson caps first drive with 9-yard rushing TD
It's the first rushing touchdown for the Baltimore quarterback in 11 games.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Steelers' Justin Fields scores rushing touchdown to answer Chargers
Fields' first rushing touchdown as a Steeler got Pittsburgh on the board.2 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 4 Reactions: USC loses in Big 10 debut & Oklahoma faces QB controversy | College Football Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman talk Michigan’s win against USC, Oklahoma's loss to Tennessee and more.2 days ago - College Football -
Financial Times - Business
Move over copilots: meet the next generation of AI-powered assistants
Microsoft, Salesforce and Workday latest to centre their plans on ‘AI agents’ as technology advances2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Israel kills elite Hizbollah commanders in Beirut strike
Air strike on Ibrahim Aqil and Radwan Force follows a wave of deadly blasts in Lebanon3 days ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Appetite for Meat Is Hurting the Environment. Enter Lab-Grown Meat.
Are we ready for the future of meat?3 days ago -
Wired - Tech
The Best Tech Support Services for Seniors
If an elder in your life needs help with their computer, phone, email inbox, or smart thermostat, they can bug you for help—or they can call on a dedicated IT professional trained to help seniors.3 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
'Cleaned him up' - Smith bowled by Potts
Australia lose their third wicket as Steve Smith is bowled by England's Matthew Potts for four during the second ODI at Headingley.3 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
10,000 rushing yards: Will Henry, Elliott be the last RBs to reach the historic mark?
As the Ravens and Cowboys prepare to face off, the two RBs are closing in on a rare milestone: 10,000 career rushing yards.3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
The tech industry’s need for more power for data centers running artificial intelligence is now so desperate that companies are turning to nuclear disaster sites, despite the potential risks.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Disturbing ‘Diddy’ allegations paint a picture of a mogul whose fame shielded him from accountability
Combs’ public image projected wealth and achievement, but the indictment that led to his arrest paints a more sinister picture of his private life.3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Constellation Energy to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant, sell the power to Microsoft for AI
Constellation described the agreement with Microsoft as the largest power purchase agreement that the nuclear plant operator has ever signed.3 days ago - Microsoft -
ABC News - Tech
The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing need4 days ago - Microsoft -
The Guardian - World
Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to restart to power Microsoft AI operations
Pennsylvania plant was site of most serious nuclear meltdown and radiation leak in US history in 1979. A nuclear reactor at the notorious Three Mile Island site in Pennsylvania is to be activated ...4 days ago - Microsoft -
Inc. - Business
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant to Restart After Microsoft AI Power Deal
The huge power demands spurred by the AI revolution spur a drive to find new energy sources, rompting a reboot for the 1979 site of America's worst nuclear accident.4 days ago - Microsoft -
CBS Sports - Sports
Billy Napier's imminent firing prompts another big question: Who holds power to hire Florida's next coach?
Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Tech Mogul Jim Kavanaugh Says Good Leaders Don't Lie to Employees About AI's Effects on Their Jobs
The billionaire entrepreneur andCEO of IT services company World Wide Technology remainsbullish about the future of AI. He's also certain the way to embrace AI properly requirestransparencyabout ...4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Presents 'Rush Week' Official Trailer
‘Rush Week’, the all new 1v6 Giallo-inspired multiplayer mode is coming to the world of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. 'Rush Week' launches with Content Pass Early Access on Sept. 26th, free for ...4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Greenhouse gas emissions drop across California, due to clean fuel shifts: Regulators
California's greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2.4 percent in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, state regulators reported on Friday. ...4 days ago - California -
CBS Sports - Sports
Seven drastic changes fueling hot starts across NFL: Saints' motion, Chargers' rushing, Seahawks' 3-WR sets
These teams are benefiting from positive changes in 20244 days ago - NFL -
GameSpot - Tech
Microsoft's Next Big Acquisition Is Enough Nuclear Power To Fuel Its AI Ambitions For Decades
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant--the site where an infamous partial nuclear meltdown occurred in 1979--might have a new owner soon. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with ...4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers
The 20-year deal with Constellation Energy would kick-start the site of the nation’s worst nuclear accident.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratings4 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe
For the past five years, Big Tech has faced a flurry of new rules and reprimands from Brussels. Now with a new team taking over the European Commission, relations may be entering a new era.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate4 days ago