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Data centers’ growing energy use is raising electricity costs in the Rust Belt, challenging efforts to revive American manufacturing under the "Made in America" plan.

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Discovered Materials, a YC startup, offers $1M in prizes for AI-driven solutions to five unsolved challenges in materials science for semiconductors.

Midterm election outcomes introduce fresh regulatory challenges for Elon Musk and the data center industry, impacting tech infrastructure and policy.

AI industry PACs spent millions in the 2026 midterms to influence Congress, seeing mixed results as debates over AI policy intensify.

A study reveals Grok’s AI favors Republican candidates, while OpenAI’s GPT prefers Democrats, differing in over 90% of nearly 500 races.

Democrats poised to regain Congress may increase oversight of AI firms, targeting tax credits and security amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence.

Block’s new voice model delivers remarkably human-like speech by running locally on the MacBook M4 Max, bypassing cloud dependency.

Texas' data center surge could raise air pollution to early 2000s levels, threatening decades of clean air progress amid growing AI infrastructure demand.

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

Nvidia's CEO showcased Microduck robots, tiny tech toys that respond to voice commands and have sold 20,000 units this holiday season.

Crusoe Energy has paused its $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic's turbine technology for AI data center power, signaling a shift in strategy.

Agility Robotics opens a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California, near Tesla’s factory, aiming to advance humanoid robotics development.

The US is using AI technology to detect insider trading in prediction markets, ensuring fairness and transparency.

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Anthropic’s SEC filing reveals AI’s reliance on methane-powered data centers, highlighting energy challenges amid its expansion plans.

Elon Musk is shifting from solar power to natural gas and space-based data centers, marking a surprising change in his clean energy vision.

In 2026, films are critically examining Silicon Valley's tech leaders, shifting from admiration to questioning their impact on society.

OpenAI's valuation hits $1.25 trillion after raising $11 billion, while Anthropic moves closer to an IPO, signaling major shifts in the AI industry.

LA rapper Fenix Flexin confirms using AI in his song 'Rubberz,' spotlighting AI's evolving role in music production and creative processes.

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Nvidia’s new AI data center design uses liquid cooling and runs hotter to slash water use, aiming for greener, more efficient technology.

Erin Brockovich is challenging the secrecy of data centers to promote environmental transparency and sustainability.

Amazon’s $1 billion data center initiative wins praise for ending NDAs but faces criticism over its approach to environmental impact.

Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts personal AI assistants will soon be as common in homes as everyday appliances.

As data center moratoriums spread, the AI industry debates whether greater transparency—by easing NDAs—can ease public concerns and foster trust.

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Industrial Next is developing technology to enable factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, enhancing flexibility in complex manufacturing processes.

Elon Musk’s new SpaceX foundry aims to speed up gas turbine production by 18 months, raising questions about environmental impacts.

Texas communities near Austin are pushing back against rapid data center growth, citing environmental and local concerns.