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Virginia Ties Data Center Tax Breaks to Clean Energy
Planet WinsFeb 25

Virginia Ties Data Center Tax Breaks to Clean Energy

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.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Kentucky Farmers Turn Down Millions to Save Family Land
Acts of KindnessFeb 22

Kentucky Farmers Turn Down Millions to Save Family Land

When tech companies offered over $33 million for her Kentucky farm, 82-year-old Ida Huddleston had a simple answer: "I'm not for sale." Across America, farmers are choosing heritage over massive datacenter payouts.

Guardian Environment3 min read
Tech Billionaires Pay $7K Each for Super Bowl Seats
Acts of KindnessFeb 8

Tech Billionaires Pay $7K Each for Super Bowl Seats

Silicon Valley's biggest names are flooding this Sunday's Super Bowl in their own backyard, with tickets averaging $7,000. A top venture capitalist joked they're the kids "picked last in gym class" now paying big to sit with the jocks.

TechCrunch2 min read
Tech Industry Pushes for Gender-Neutral AI Assistants
Global NewsFeb 1

Tech Industry Pushes for Gender-Neutral AI Assistants

Growing awareness of gender bias in AI voice assistants is driving real change in how tech companies design their products. From Kenya's health chatbots empowering youth to new regulations requiring gender impact assessments, the movement toward inclusive AI is gaining momentum.

Live Science2 min read
Lagos Woman Attends 271 Tech Events, Lands Dream Career Path
InnovationJan 29

Lagos Woman Attends 271 Tech Events, Lands Dream Career Path

A Nigerian tech professional attended 271 industry events in two years to build her network. Her strategic approach transformed casual conference attendance into a thriving personal brand and doubled her speaking opportunities.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
TikTok and Snap Settle Landmark Teen Safety Lawsuit
SolutionsJan 28

TikTok and Snap Settle Landmark Teen Safety Lawsuit

Two major social media companies chose settlement over trial in a groundbreaking case about protecting young users online. While Meta and YouTube head to court, TikTok and Snap's decisions signal growing accountability in the tech industry.

TechCrunch2 min read
Google Engineer Trades Six Figures for PhD in Teaching
Community HeroesJan 19

Google Engineer Trades Six Figures for PhD in Teaching

Joslyn Orgill walked away from her high-paying job at Google to pursue what truly mattered: helping underrepresented students discover their potential in tech. Her leap from stability to purpose shows that sometimes the scariest decisions lead to the most meaningful work.

Indian Express2 min read