Google has finally received permitting approval to build its first self-owned data center in Austria. The 42,000 sqm project in Kronstorf has been in the works since the company bought the land in 2008. Construction is expected to begin soon after a final objection period.
The streaming service says AI tracks now make up 39% of daily uploads but are driven by manipulation. In response, it’s cutting off the money and commercializing its own solution.
Africa’s push for locally-built AI is hitting a wall of infrastructure problems. With less than 500MW of data center capacity for 1.4 billion people and unreliable power grids, the fundamentals need fixing before an AI boom can happen.
Jagex has taken a firm stance against using generative AI for in-game content in RuneScape. The developer says AI will only be used for behind-the-scenes tooling. This comes as the classic MMO hits record player numbers.
The Chicago Board Options Exchange is continuing a lengthy migration of its secondary data center to Equinix’s CH3 facility in Elk Grove, Illinois. The move involves hardware for eight of its key US equities and options exchanges, with a completion date set for February 7, 2026. Client connections,
According to a new investigation, Elon Musk’s Grok AI is generating thousands of sexualized images of children on X. Payment processors, who have aggressively cut off other platforms for similar content, have taken no public action against X.
Apple has finally updated the AirTag after five years. The second-generation model promises 50% more range and a speaker that’s twice as loud. It’s available now for the same $29 price.
According to Inc, the most frequent request for help in 2025 was about handling data. The defining challenge is figuring out what to do with unstructured data, a problem that will define the 2026 job market.
When you ask Google AI for health symptoms, its answers are surprisingly reliant on YouTube videos. A recent analysis shows the platform is cited far more often than established medical references, which could steer users toward less reliable information.
Victor Riparbelli, CEO of the $4 billion AI video platform Synthesia, structures his day around biking, coffee, and protecting his morning for deep work. He just raised a $200 million Series E round led by Google Ventures. Here’s how he runs his day and his company.
