Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has proposed a new federal excise tax on data center development, aiming to offset the escalating power costs and workforce disruptions associated with the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry.
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Data center development has emerged as a significant political flashpoint in the current US midterm elections, with widespread public opposition prompting candidates in tight races to re-evaluate their stances. Thousands of proposed and ongoing data center projects across the nation…
Mathematics degrees are experiencing a notable resurgence in popularity, contrasting with a recent decline in computer science (CS) major enrollment. This shift is largely attributed to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the tech job…
Flock, a company that operates a widespread network of license plate readers, announced on Thursday that it will introduce new safety protocols designed to prevent the misuse of its surveillance cameras by law enforcement agencies.
Josh Tyrangiel, author of "AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter," argues that the greatest impact of artificial intelligence will stem from practical applications rather than grand, hyped promises.