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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.
Nigeria's communications regulator is pushing to make educational websites free to access without using data, following the model of Chief Awolowo's transformative free education policy from 1955. The initiative, backed by President Tinubu, could open online learning to millions of students currently priced out by data costs.
A new $125 million initiative is making valuable medical research data available to scientists worldwide, potentially speeding up discoveries in cancer treatment and drug development. The OpenAI Foundation's Public Data for Health program funds universities and nonprofits building datasets that AI can analyze to find patterns humans might miss.
When government scientists lost their jobs, they didn't let years of climate data disappear. Now 80 experts have launched climate.us to keep vital information accessible to everyone.
Nigeria just launched a program giving five million students free daily internet data to access educational websites. Starting October 1st, every student gets 100MB per day without touching their regular data plan.
A Hyderabad team turned seven decades of scattered government records into searchable tools that 40,000+ people now use to find facts in seconds instead of days. Journalists, researchers, and even government officials are finally accessing public data that was always theirs.
When federal agencies began removing vital public data, a grassroots network of librarians launched a rescue mission that has preserved massive amounts of critical information. The Data Rescue Project now protects research data that millions depend on.
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 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.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
Ghanaians are getting up to 70% more data for their money after the government negotiated directly with telecom companies. Families are saving nearly $600 monthly on internet bills while mobile users get 10-15% more data per dollar.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
Google is planning to power its new Botetourt County data center with renewable energy, following Virginia's Clean Economy Act that phases out fossil fuels by 2050. The tech giant has already procured 23 gigawatts of carbon-free power across its data center portfolio.
A new data center designed to supercharge scientific discovery with artificial intelligence just broke ground in Newport News, Virginia. The facility will help researchers across America analyze data faster and make breakthroughs that were impossible before.
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.
Dubai is bringing together the world's leading innovators in assistive technology to showcase life-changing solutions for people with disabilities. The AccessAbilities Expo demonstrates how AI, robotics, and digital platforms are creating new possibilities for independence and inclusion.
Eli Lilly will now let more patients access its unapproved obesity drug retatrutide through a special program. The decision came after the company initially granted access to just one patient.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a mathematical method that could slash the energy needed to store digital data by several orders of magnitude. As AI drives explosive growth in data centers, this breakthrough could help keep electricity demand in check.
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.
Researchers in China developed a breakthrough holographic system that stores massive amounts of data inside light itself, using three dimensions instead of flat surfaces. An AI model reads the information back, opening doors to smaller data centers and faster storage worldwide.
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