Global Authorities Restrict Data Centre Construction Amid AI Boom
Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.
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Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces new regulations to shape AI development and data center construction, continuing Australia's leadership in tech policy.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 6:22 AMworld
Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology plans to replace traditional English courses with intercultural communication classes, citing real-time AI translation tools as a key factor.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:34 AMworld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans for mandatory data centre regulations and protections for Australian creators amid AI expansion.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AMworld
Several major book publishers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of using copyrighted works without permission to train its AI model Gemini, raising concerns about AI-generated content competing with human authors.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 1:26 AMworld
Research uncovers Boko Haram’s exploitation of advanced AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Chinese developers to aid bomb-making and attack planning, highlighting rising national security concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:58 PMbusiness
Taiwanese companies, including Foxconn, are leveraging artificial intelligence to automate and speed up the manufacturing of AI servers, meeting growing global demand.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 9:14 PMworld
Nvidia has made only limited deliveries of its H200 AI chips to China and Hong Kong following US government approvals, according to a Trump administration official.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 8:39 PMpolitics
The legal battle highlights tensions in Silicon Valley as companies race to develop physical AI devices.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 8:06 PMus
Governor Kathy Hochul signs executive order halting permits for large AI datacenters to address environmental and energy concerns.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 5:54 PMpolitics
As AI adoption grows in education, Anthropic introduces Claude for Teachers, while Nobel laureates and AI experts urge policymakers to prepare for economic impacts.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 4:11 PMworld
A lawsuit filed on July 14, 2026, alleges Meta Platforms used AI software to disproportionately select workers with disabilities or medical leave histories for layoffs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 14, 2026, 2:16 PMworld
Australia's Prime Minister announces a coordinated approach to AI governance, including a new Office of AI and Australian Standards, while maintaining current copyright policies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 1:22 PM
business
Strong global investment in AI-related sectors boosts China's trade despite geopolitical challenges and weak domestic consumption.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 5:18 AM
world
Over 200 economists and AI researchers, including Nobel laureates, call on policymakers and industry leaders to establish safeguards and incentives amid rapid AI advancements.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 1:50 AM
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Political campaigns in the United States are increasingly using AI-generated text messages to engage voters, with some raising concerns about the ethics of this practice.
NPR News | Jul 12, 2026, 7:10 PM
business
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai showcases record participation amid China's AI progress, while South Korea's central bank eyes interest rate hikes amid currency weakness.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 12, 2026, 11:34 AM
politics
Eleventh Circuit judges criticize Florida County Commissioner Anthony F. Sabatini for filing legal briefs containing fabricated citations linked to AI errors in a dismissed Covid-19 workplace lawsuit.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 10:19 AM
politics
In a recent Eleventh Circuit ruling, Florida County Commissioner Anthony F. Sabatini was faulted for submitting legal briefs containing fabricated citations attributed to AI hallucinations.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 8:14 AM
business
China’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference draws record participation amid global AI governance debates, while South Korea’s central bank signals interest rate hike amid economic shifts.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 12, 2026, 7:29 AM
business
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, experts highlight AI leadership and renewed soft power as crucial for sustaining its superpower status amid rising competition from Beijing.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 11, 2026, 9:59 AM
politics
Rosie O’Donnell rejects an AI-generated video posted by former President Trump portraying himself as a doctor treating celebrities for 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' calling it evidence of his fixation on her.
The Hill | Jul 11, 2026, 6:16 AM
world
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, genuine incidents of racist abuse are compounded by a surge of AI-generated fake videos and false claims targeting players and fans.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 9:14 PM
politics
Analysis of hundreds of thousands of fundraising emails reveals AI is becoming a key issue alongside anti-billionaire rhetoric in Democratic campaigns.
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