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When a farmer's hospital bill spiked unexpectedly, big data caught it before his family slipped back into poverty. China's evolved anti-poverty system now protects millions through early alerts and rapid support.
Researchers found a way for countries to work together against excessive data collection by social media giants. The approach focuses on user rights instead of data's dollar value.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities a voice in shaping tech's future. The temporary ban creates space for thoughtful planning instead of rushed expansion.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving communities time to study their impact on electricity costs and the environment. Ten other states are watching closely and considering similar moves.
A small Wisconsin city just proved that local voices can challenge big tech's expansion plans. Port Washington residents overwhelmingly passed a measure requiring voter approval before their tax dollars fund mega-projects.
Maine just made history by hitting pause on massive data centers to protect communities and get the rules right first. It's a victory for people who want their states to think before building projects that could spike electricity bills and strain local resources.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving communities time to write smart rules before development gets out of hand. It's a model other states are watching closely as citizens push back against energy-hungry tech facilities.
A mentor match that started in mutual grief became a lifelong bond. Now Jaleesa and Jaime are being honored as one of Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2026 Bigs & Littles of the Year.
Dutch universities are joining forces with their government to reduce reliance on American tech giants, protecting academic freedom and research data. This collaborative effort could reshape how educational institutions approach digital independence across Europe.
Virginia just passed a bill that keeps big tax breaks for data centers but requires them to switch to clean energy and ditch diesel backup generators. It's a first-of-its-kind deal that could reshape how the tech industry powers the cloud.
Nigeria's largest city is betting big on becoming Africa's tech infrastructure capital, planning to boost data center capacity threefold by 2030. The move could help African businesses keep nearly $1 billion in annual cloud spending on the continent.
America's particle physics lab is powering the future of scientific discovery by providing massive data storage for the Genesis Mission's AI research. Fermilab's decades of managing enormous datasets now helps researchers across the country answer big questions faster.
When a secretive tech company tried to build a massive data center in Menomonie, Wisconsin, residents fought back and won. Now they've created a toolkit to help other communities do the same.
ByteDance's new Brazilian data center just locked in 20 years of wind power through a groundbreaking $2 billion renewable energy deal. The project shows how tech giants are betting big on clean energy to power tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
A Kenyan court ruled that Worldcoin illegally collected iris scans from citizens, ordering the company to delete all biometric data within seven days. The landmark decision marks a major win for privacy rights in Africa's growing digital economy.
One of the world's largest data infrastructure companies just committed to large-scale carbon removal to fight climate change. NTT DATA is teaming up with Swiss climate tech leader Climeworks to offset emissions from its growing AI and data center operations.
A remote Alaskan fishing town just solved two problems at once: putting excess clean energy to work and bringing data processing closer to home. Cordova installed a data center inside its hydroelectric plant, cooled by mountain meltwater.
Investors just bet $210 million on floating AI data centers that generate their own power from ocean waves. The bold solution tackles energy and cooling challenges facing traditional data centers on land.
Seven Dutch cloud companies are joining forces to keep government data local and create a homegrown alternative to American tech giants. Together, they're building a system that protects data sovereignty while keeping €2.5 billion flowing through the Dutch economy.
USAFacts is calling on Congress to invest in public data infrastructure so every American can access clear information about how their government works. The campaign comes as federal data collection faces unprecedented challenges.
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