Woman Aghast as 14 Data Centers Move Next Door, Emits Terrible Stench

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images A Virginia resident named Kay Richards says she’s stuck in a real-life nightmare after 14 data centers opened within a mile of her home, where they emit a terrible odor. “The constant buzzing and smell of what I believe is diesel make it hard for me… Continue reading Woman Aghast as 14 Data Centers Move Next Door, Emits Terrible Stench

8 ways to help your teams build lasting responsible AI

virtualmage/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways IT, engineering, data, and AI teams now lead responsible AI efforts. PwC recommends a three-tier “defense” model. Embed, don’t bolt on, responsible AI in everything. “Responsible AI” is a very hot and important topic these days, and the… Continue reading 8 ways to help your teams build lasting responsible AI

This tank of a phone has a built-in projector, but that’s not why you should care about it

Unihertz 8849 Tank 4 Pro ZDNET’s key takeaways The 8849 Tank 4 Pro is available now for $759. It’s a big, beefy handset with a giant battery and a bright 6.73-inch display. Its mid-range CPU is compensated for with lots of RAM. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Even before the release of… Continue reading This tank of a phone has a built-in projector, but that’s not why you should care about it

Clean Technica: Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?004233

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Tesla Semi was my favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions so much, and it looks cool. Unfortunately, we’re now approaching the 8-year anniversary of that vehicle’s unveiling! The Tesla Semi was introduced on November 16, 2017. Without a doubt,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?004233

Coinbase CEO Pulls Up Predictions Market During Earnings Call and Rattles Off Words People Were Betting He’d Say

Steven Ferdman/Getty Images At the end of crypto exchange Coinbase’s earnings call this week, CEO Brian Armstrong made a strange proclamation. “I was a little distracted because I was tracking the prediction market about what Coinbase will say on their next earnings call and I just wanna add here the words, Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, staking,… Continue reading Coinbase CEO Pulls Up Predictions Market During Earnings Call and Rattles Off Words People Were Betting He’d Say

Chinese Unleashing AI-Powered Robot Dinosaurs

It’s either a childhood dream come true or the beginning of a cheesy 80s movie. Either way, AI-powered dinosaurs are coming, pumped out by robotics companies looking to drum up a little prehistoric spectacle. The firms involved both hail from China, the world heavyweight in robotics production. Within the last few weeks, the companies LimX… Continue reading Chinese Unleashing AI-Powered Robot Dinosaurs

Nancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report

Nancy Mace, the South Carolina Republican congresswoman, unleashed a tirade against law enforcement at the Charleston International Airport on Thursday, WIRED has learned. According to an incident report obtained by WIRED under South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act, Mace cursed at police officers, making repeated derogatory comments toward them. The report says that a Transportation… Continue reading Nancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report

Meta Claims Downloaded Porn at Center of AI Lawsuit Was for ‘Personal Use’

Further, that alleged activity can’t even reliably be linked to any Meta employee, Meta claims. Strike 3 “does not identify any of the individuals who supposedly used these Meta IP addresses, allege that any were employed by Meta or had any role in AI training at Meta, or specify whether (and which) content allegedly downloaded… Continue reading Meta Claims Downloaded Porn at Center of AI Lawsuit Was for ‘Personal Use’

Equity Live: From $300M seed rounds to data center builds, AI is feeling bubbly

The Equity crew was live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, and Anthony Ha took over the Builders Stage on Monday morning to kick off the event with the question everyone’s asking: are we in an AI bubble?  Between valuations that have tripled in months, $300M seed rounds, and $100B commitments flying… Continue reading Equity Live: From $300M seed rounds to data center builds, AI is feeling bubbly

That $20,000 viral humanoid home robot? It’s not what it seems

Screenshot by David Grober/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways 1X’s viral Neo humanoid robot isn’t quite as good as it looks. Neo costs $500 per month or $20,000 up-front. The robot has to be controlled by a human. There’s a new humanoid robot making waves online, but… Continue reading That $20,000 viral humanoid home robot? It’s not what it seems