In South Korea's competition to locally create an independent AI model, three of the five finalists used foreign open-source code, which they argue is practical
Korea's efforts show how hard it is to develop homegrown AI models and break a reliance on U.S. or Chinese tech giants
A look at the rift in the Democratic party over AI and data centers, as pro-business Democrats oppose the fiery, anti-AI politics of the progressive wing
www.politico.com/news/magazin... Brendan Nyhan / @brendannyhan : See also: social media. In both cases, lots of people promising quick fixes with no tradeoffs. [embedded post] Max Berger / @maxberge...
In 2025, Big Tech got almost everything it wanted from President Trump, as he backs policies that let the industry grow unfettered, worrying some conservatives
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/ technology/tech-trump.html @terigoodson : “The conservative party stands for the free market and not picking winners and losers, yet what we've seen so far in the T...
Some US schools are deploying AI surveillance tech like facial recognition and listening devices; critics say there is little evidence they make school safer
Schools across the U.S. are rolling out AI-powered surveillance technology, including drones, facial recognition and even bathroom listening devices. Bluesky: @reset-america and @treekisser Forums: r/...
Banking tech vendor SitusAMC says it suffered a November 12 hack that could expose sensitive customer data; sources say JPMorgan, Citi, and others are impacted
On November 12, 2025, SitusAMC ("we" or the “Company") became aware of an incident … Connor Jones / The Register : Intrusion at real estate finance biz sparks concern for big banks Eric Geller / Cyber...
Investigation: as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pushes AI data centers, including by pressuring US allies, his companies and sons are profiting from them
Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them. X: @forsythjenn , @glcarlstrom , and @jonathancohn Bluesky: @ivanthek and @carlquintanilla X: Jennif...
Data Center Watch: local opposition blocked or delayed 17 US data center projects worth $98B in Q2 2025, vs. 16 projects worth $64B from May 2024 to March 2025
So here: Ketan Joshi / @ketanjoshi.co : This @mollytaft.com piece is the closest I've seen to an interrogation of who 10a Labs are and why they're doing this - but note how 10a Labs frame the conseque...
Sam Altman says OpenAI doesn't want government guarantees for data centers and expects to fund investments with revenues hitting “hundreds of billions by 2030”
company continues to lobby for financial support from the industry Victor Tangermann / Futurism : Trump Admin Says It's Not Bailing Out the AI Industry Regardless of How Hard It Crashes Arsheeya Bajwa...
US federal prosecutors allege that three cybersecurity professionals carried out ransomware attacks on at least five US companies in 2023 using ALPHV ransomware
The alleged cybersecurity turncoats attacked at least five U.S. companies while working for their respective employers, officials said.
Lawyers for a teen who died by suicide after allegedly discussing methods with ChatGPT call OpenAI's request for all memorial documents “intentional harassment”
Family of teen who took his own life after ChatGPT use alleges chatbot maker intentionally weakened protections X: @cristinacriddle , @justinbullock14 , @grady_booch , @sachalouise , @codytfenwick , @...