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Plug Power’s stock slides after analyst downgrade amid ‘escalating headwinds’
Plug Power Inc. shares have been downgraded to sell from neutral by Seaport Research Partners, which also set its price target for the hydrogen-fuel-cell company at $1.MarketWatch - 2h -
Big Tech Wants Data Centers Plugged Directly into Power Plants. Utilities Don’t
If data centers connect direct to the utilities, it raises questions about the grid.Inc. - 19h -
Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair
Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals that would let them plug directly into power plantsABC News - 2d -
JD Vance says Big Tech has "too much power"
Vice President JD Vance said Saturday that "we believe fundamentally that big tech does have too much power," despite the prominent positioning of tech CEOs at President Trump's inauguration last ...CBS News - 23h -
So, you want my data? What’s in it for me?
Data collection doesn’t just generate value for the company that gathers it. It also imposes a cost on the data subject.The Hill - 2d -
Meta Spending to Soar on AI, Massive Data Center
The social-media giant plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion, the latest sign of tech companies’ accelerating investments into artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
AD: Lakers 'right there' but need to add center
Anthony Davis told ESPN he believes the Lakers are "right there" for title contention and hopes they make a move for a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.ESPN - 3d -
Schools aren't as plugged in as they should be to kids' diabetes tech, parents say
With continuous glucose monitors, students with Type 1 diabetes no longer have to visit the school nurse for a finger prick. But some parents say it falls to them to keep an eye on blood sugar ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump says he will approve power plants for AI through emergency declaration
Trump said the plants can use whatever fuel they want, including coal as a backup.CNBC - 3d -
South Carolina Utility Wants to Sell Unfinished Nuclear Power Site
The utility, Santee Cooper, is trying to sell two nuclear reactors that it abandoned in 2017 as tech companies seek new sources of electricity for data centers.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump announces 'Stargate' AI infrastructure project with 'colossal data centers'
President Trump is joined by Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman to announce a new American company that will invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure.NBC News - 5d -
Trump announces $500 billion investment in 'colossal' AI data centers
The 47th president is meeting with congressional leaders this afternoon and plans to deliver remarks from the White House later today.NBC News - 6d -
Tech titans take center stage at Trump inauguration
A lineup of tech titans including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, were front and center at Donald Trump’s inauguration — with seats in the first row in front of some cabinet nominees. ...NBC News - 6d -
LogicMonitor equips CIOs to lead the new era of AI-optimized data centers
Observability is essential as AI introduces new challenges for data centers. With Observability, CIOs can monitor, analyze and optimize in real time, ensuring systems remain scalable, reliable, and ...CBS News - 6d -
Europol chief says Big Tech has ‘responsibility’ to unlock encrypted messages
Catherine De Bolle warns companies risk threatening democracy unless they co-operate with lawmakersFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Rivian and Plug Power close government loan deals just before Trump takes office
Just in time, clean-energy companies Rivian Automotive Inc. and Plug Power Inc. have closed loan agreements with the Biden administration that will fund the construction of manufacturing plants in ...MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Here are the Big Tech CEOs attending Trump's inauguration
The CEOs of several of the world’s biggest technology companies are planning to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration Monday. The leaders of Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla, TikTok and OpenAI ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Energy Dept. Offers Utilities $22 Billion to Reshape U.S. Power Grids
The loan guarantees are one of the final attempts by the outgoing Biden administration to encourage power companies to cut emissions while trying to keep rates down.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’
Democratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Bulgaria’s center-right party tasked with forming a new government
Bulgaria’s president has mandated the main center-right party with forming a government, almost three months after elections produced a deeply fragmented parliamentABC News - Jan. 15 -
Biden Issues Executive Order to Ensure Power for AI Data Centers
The rapid growth and huge electricity needs spawned by the artificial intelligence revolution spurs a directive to lease federal sites owned by Defense and Energy departments for power supply centers.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
AI set to fuel surge in new US gas power plants
Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demandFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
New Yorkers Have Little Data but Big Feelings About Congestion Pricing
Manhattan commuters are already marveling at what appears to be less traffic — and grousing about the new $9 tolls.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
L.A. Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had likely increased the risk of fires.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Israel Strikes Ports and a Power Plant in Houthi-Controlled Parts of Yemen
Israel and its allies have escalated strikes against the Houthis, trying to force the Iran-backed group to stop firing on Israel and Red Sea shipping.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Power Rankings: Can Georgia Tech remain undefeated?
The Yellow Jackets look to make a jump into the top 10 as ACC play continues.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
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Japan links hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security, tech data
Japan has linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFaceABC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump Blurs Lines in $20 Billion Data Center Announcement and Other Deals
Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
OpenAI's Sam Altman urges Trump to ease power plant, data center construction
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested that President-elect Trump should ease restrictions on data center and power plant construction to help boost the development of energy-intensive artificial ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
How Jimmy Carter worked to promote human rights through the Carter Center
The Carter Center, based in Atlanta, was launched by the Carter's after they left the White House and has worked to promote human rights, health and democracy worldwide. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s $3,000 ‘Personal AI Supercomputer’ Will Let You Ditch the Data Center
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also announced new AI tools for creating autonomous agents during a keynote address at CES.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Alphabeats and SleepScore Labs team on data for mental performance tech
Alphabeats, which provides mental performance for athletes, has partnered with sleep measurement firm SleepScore Labs.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Data Centers Need to Look Beyond Green Energy, Siemens Says
Operators must find an alternative solution to the AI energy-consumption conundrum, Siemens’s Smart Infrastructure CEO said.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
The infighting propelling Austria’s far right to power
Failed coalition talks and power play pave way for Herbert Kickl to become chancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister
Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable powerFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Thune says Trump's picks deserve a fair confirmation process
When asked whether Senate Republicans would oppose some of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and second term, new Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Mayorkas: 'Not fair' to say New Orleans ignored bulletin on risks of attacks by drivers
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas argued it is “not fair” to say that the city of New Orleans ignored the bulletin on the risks of attacks by drivers plowing cars into crowds of ...The Hill - Jan. 3
