Technology Policy
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Cloud Computing
Henrico County’s Big Data Center Growth Sparks Electricity Rate Hike
Henrico County is facing a major jump in electricity costs. Starting July 1, the local government and schools will pay…
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AI Ethics & Policy
Australia’s Social Media Age Ban Faces Tougher Penalties and Challenges
Australia is stepping up its fight against underage social media use. The government doubled the maximum fine for companies that…
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Software Development
California’s New Software Tax Reshapes Digital Sales Landscape
California will start taxing downloaded software and SaaS products on January 1, 2027. This marks the first time the state…
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Big Tech
Uber Tightens Driver Checks Amid Rising Lawsuits and Safety Concerns
Uber just raised the bar for driver background checks in the US. The company expanded its list of disqualifying criminal…
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Hardware & Semiconductors
Malaysia Seizes $13 Million AI Chip Shipment in Airport Sting
Malaysian customs officers stopped a shipment of AI chips valued at about $13 million on June 5, 2026. The shipment…
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Future of Work
California’s New Tool Tracks AI’s Impact on Jobs
California has launched a new online tool to track job losses related to artificial intelligence. This portal aims to serve…
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Data & Digital Privacy
Arrest Over Speaking Time Sparks Controversy in Claremore Meeting
In February 2026, a man named Darren Blanchard was arrested in Claremore, Oklahoma. The reason? He spoke just a few…
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Hardware & Semiconductors
How a Michigan Township Risked Bankruptcy Over a Chinese Battery Plant
Green Charter Township, Michigan, is fighting a legal battle that could bankrupt its 3,000 residents. The rural community killed a…
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AI Ethics & Policy
AI Titans Pour Millions Into 2026 Election Battles
AI companies are changing the game in the 2026 US midterm elections. Forget old-school lobbying. Now, super PACs linked to…
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AI Ethics & Policy
Australia’s AI Regulation Deadlock Risks Power, Copyright, and Creativity
Australia faces a mounting AI crisis with no clear path forward. Politicians spar over datacenter approvals and copyright rules while…
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