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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Miniature people on a laptop track pad with ChatGPT on the screen.

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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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One way companies are making AI backlash worse

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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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Short memory? The most dangerous words in investing are back

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A Micron sign travels across snow

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Wayve is launching an AI lab to look beyond self-driving cars

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Wayve robotaxi
Wayve develops self-driving software for other companies.

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This startup wants to clean your dirty dishes and clutter to help train AI

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A person washes a mug with a cartoon lion on it over a sink as water runs.
Shift is offering limited-time free cleanings, with workers recording their tasks to train AI.

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Cisco exec says adopting AI is like 'surgery without the drugs'

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Surgical instruments
Cisco says AI transformation goes beyond bolting the technology onto existing workflows.

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Your AI bill is out of control. Google has been waiting for this moment.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai

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