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Erin Brockovich says people are angry because data centers are being 'shoved down their throats' in secrecy

Tech Insider : Politics, Environment, Business
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has joined the fight against the proliferation of AI data centers.

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Cheers, jeers, and laughs: The speeches about AI that drew strong responses from 2026 grads

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A composite photo of Eric Schmidt, Conan O'Brien, and Ed Bastian
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, comedian Conan O'Brien, and Delta CEO Ed Bastian all talked to the class of 2026 about AI. They didn't receive the same reactions.

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Finally, an AI use that — I swear — can actually simplify your life

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Miniature people on a laptop track pad with ChatGPT on the screen.

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A data center opponent was arrested after police said he threatened a local official

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A selfie of a Dixon, Illinois, resident.
Dixon resident Harley Delander was arrested after police said he threatened a local official over a data center development opportunity.

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Utah's governor just tightened the rules for Kevin O'Leary's giant AI data center

Tech Insider : Business
Data Center Protest
Utahns opposing the Stratos Project protest outside the Utah State Capitol on May 23.

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'Europe is kind of waking up': I went to Mistral's summit in Paris and heard a clear message about AI

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Thibault Spirlet at Mistral AI's Summit in Paris
I snapped a selfie in front of Mistral AI's Summit sign.

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Meta is reportedly working on an AI pendant and more smart glasses

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The company is hoping to sell 10 million wearables in the second half of 2026, according to 'The Information.'

One way companies are making AI backlash worse

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Job seekers wait in line to enter an auditorium for a job fair hosted by the Cook County government to support federal workers in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
CEOs often tell workers to embrace AI, yet sometimes cite the technology when cutting jobs.

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Perplexity is giving out tech's latest status symbol: a Mac Mini

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Mac Mini
The Mac Mini is seeing a spike in demand.

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An AI CEO explains how much he spent on Codex last month — and why he's still 'very nice' when prompting the tech

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Dan Shipper, the CEO of media and AI software company Every, told Business Insider that he thinks people are underestimating Codex.

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