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Malaysia's Digital Minister announced the nation won't settle for being a data center warehouse. The country is building a roadmap to design homegrown AI technology and export digital solutions across Southeast Asia.
New York just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving officials time to create rules that protect residents and the environment. It's a win for communities worried about rising utility bills and strained resources.
Two senators from opposite parties just teamed up to protect free speech online. Their new bill would let Americans sue if the government pressures tech companies to remove content.
After community pressure, Kevin O'Leary agreed to reduce his controversial Utah data center from 40,000 acres to 20,000 acres. The move shows how local voices can shape major tech projects, even when the final size still rivals Manhattan.
China just announced a national framework to make artificial intelligence more transparent and reliable, tackling concerns about how AI algorithms make decisions. The initiative aims to create common standards for testing AI models and ensure the technology serves people better.
A simple trick let people make AI chatbots spread lies to billions of users. Now Google and other tech companies are finally fixing the problem.
Major tech companies are joining forces to support stronger protections for children online, with OpenAI becoming the latest to endorse legislation that would give kids more control over their digital experiences. The move signals growing industry support for updating online safety standards before AI becomes as embedded in young lives as social media.
The Netherlands is doubling down on its tech future with a bold restructure of Techleap, splitting the organization into two focused entities to accelerate AI and deeptech innovation. Despite having Europe's highest concentration of AI talent, Dutch startups have been falling behind, and this move aims to change that.
While other nations scramble to regulate AI after deployment, Mauritius built ethics into its strategy from the start. The island nation's approach could reshape how smaller economies compete in the global tech race.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities time to understand how these power-hungry facilities will affect electric bills and the environment. At least 11 other states are watching closely as Maine tests a new way to balance tech growth with grid stability.
Egypt's tech startups raised $595 million in 2025, up 51% from the year before, while Nigeria's funding dropped 17% despite leading Africa in deal count. The difference lies in Egypt's government-backed support system that could reshape how African nations build their tech ecosystems.
South Korea's AI Basic Act isn't just regulation. It's a timing system that asks when and where AI should face scrutiny, balancing innovation with safety.