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After selling her groundbreaking AI company Affectiva, scientist Rana el Kaliouby is now investing in, platforming, and championing technology that puts people first. Her mission: ensure AI enhances our humanity instead of diminishing it.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
Actor Ethan Hawke delivered a moving explanation of why AI can never replace human creativity, describing his daughter's imperfect art as more valuable than any AI-generated masterpiece. His response is resonating with millions who worry about technology replacing human expression.
India's Kerala High Court is celebrating a state decision to rebrand mental health facilities as "happiness and wellness centers" to fight stigma. The move comes alongside court-ordered improvements to protect patients' basic human rights.
Singapore's Singtel and Nvidia are opening a groundbreaking AI center to help businesses and government agencies turn AI excitement into real-world solutions. The center tackles the challenge of making cutting-edge technology accessible while keeping sensitive data secure.
A new autonomous drilling robot is transforming data center construction, completing in days what used to take human workers two months. The technology cuts costs by two-thirds while achieving 99.97% accuracy.
New research reveals humans can sense hidden objects through sand without touching them, a skill we share with shorebirds. The discovery could revolutionize robotics and assistive technology.
While tech giants race to build massive data centers costing tens of billions, Akamai's CEO says the industry is solving AI problems the wrong way. His distributed network approach could power AI faster without crushing local communities.
Kazakhstan just launched its first quantum technology research center in partnership with Singapore, marking a major leap into next-generation computing and secure communications. The new hub will train scientists, develop quantum-safe networks, and help build the country's tech future.
A Massachusetts startup has cracked the code on affordable, safe batteries that can store energy for days, not just hours. Their plant-based technology is now catching the attention of the booming data center industry.
Microsoft is strengthening its human rights protections after reviewing how national security agencies use its technology. The tech giant is introducing new safeguards to prevent misuse of its cloud and AI tools.
South Korea is developing technology that will connect AI data centers across the country, allowing them to work together as one powerful system. The breakthrough could help smaller nations compete in the global AI race.
Data centers are exploring tiny nuclear reactors to meet soaring energy demands without emissions. While the technology shows promise for clean, reliable power, commercial deployment is still years away.
A Swedish data center powered entirely by renewable hydroelectricity is transforming from cryptocurrency mining to enterprise AI computing. The shift shows how clean energy and cutting-edge technology can work together.
A California startup is launching clean batteries that could finally replace the diesel generators humming behind data centers. The iron-sodium technology promises 20 years of reliable backup power without the fumes, noise, or fire risks.
Illinois just introduced groundbreaking legislation to make tech companies—not residents—pay for the explosive growth of power-hungry data centers while protecting the environment. The POWER Act could become a national model for balancing technology expansion with climate goals.
A Portland company just landed $140 million to build floating data centers that run on ocean waves instead of fossil fuels. The technology could solve one of AI's biggest environmental problems while creating clean energy from the sea.
A new clean energy startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power massive AI data centers without straining local electric grids. The technology stores solar energy as heat and converts it to electricity on demand, solving one of tech's biggest climate challenges.
A new fuel cell platform can now power data centers and factories without burning fossil fuels, running on hydrogen or biofuels with 75% efficiency. The technology works like a battery that never needs charging, converting fuel directly into electricity without harmful emissions.
A humanoid robot just shattered the human world record for running a half marathon, finishing nine minutes faster than the fastest human ever. The leap from slapstick comedy to superhuman speed in just one year shows how fast robotics technology is advancing.
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