Finnish police investigate Google over forest cleared for data centre
The tech giant allegedly cleared hundreds of hectares of forest before environmental checks were done.
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The tech giant allegedly cleared hundreds of hectares of forest before environmental checks were done.
The first TPU in space is a running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.
Once again, we're all fuming about big tech and AI.
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu says eligible farmer families will receive ₹20,000 in annual assistance, with the latest release taking cumulative support to ₹17,789.80 crore
À quatre jours des élections de mi-mandat américaines, les data centers s'invitent dans la campagne. Ces infrastructures indispensables à l'entraînement de l'IA comme à la résolution de défis scientifiques sont accusées de faire grimper les factures d'électricité, de consommer trop d'eau et de transformer les paysages.
With 74 critical junctions identified for redevelopment and new studies on public transport and one-way systems, Cyberabad is seeking solutions beyond simply managing traffic
Caravana da Coca-Cola de Natal passou por Juiz de Fora TV Integração/Reprodução A passagem da Caravana de Natal da Coca-Cola em Juiz de Fora está confirmada para o dia 2 de dezembro, a partir das 19h. A cidade será a primeira do estado a receber a programação este ano. De acordo com a organização, a ação busca levar a magia do Natal às ruas, com caminhões te
Η ΔΕΗ θα παραμείνει στη Δυτική Μακεδονία και τα έργα που σχεδιάζει θα έχουν βάθος για τα επόμενα 40-50 χρόνια, ανέφεραν χαρακτηριστικά υψηλόβαθμα στελέχη της Επιχείρησης, τα οποία παρουσίασαν χθες (29/10/2026) το επενδυτικό πλάνο, που αφορά την περιοχή. Σύμφωνα με τον αναπληρωτή Διευθύνοντα Σύμβουλο Συμβατικής Παραγωγής Ομίλου ΔΕΗ, Αλέξη Παΐζη, «η Δυτική Μακ
Ils sont le symbole de la révolution de l’intelligence artificielle, mais leur implantation suscite une colère grandissante aux États-Unis. En Géorgie, près d’Atlanta, des habitants se mobilisent contre un gigantesque projet de data center, inquiets pour leur cadre de vie, les ressources en eau et le coût de l’électricité. À l’approche des élections de mi-ma
Angrepet pågår ennå, og universitetet vil være i høy beredskap gjennom helga. De har hentet inn ekstrn hjelp.
UiT, Norges arktiske universitet er utsatt for et målrettet dataangrep. Det bekrefter de på si egen nettside. Angrepet pågår ennå, og Universitetet i Tromsø har satt beredskap. Enkelte av UiTs systemer og tjenester kan derfor være ustabile gjennom helga, opplyser de. – Vi arbeider med å håndtere situasjonen og har satt inn nødvendige ressurser. Samtidig er d
Owners of GM cars found their driving data had been sold to insurance companies.
Runware is building a factory to turn out prefabricated AI data centers on an assembly line. The real test will be whether it can deliver at that scale.
Meta, TikTok and X have lost a legal challenge against the UK's regulator over the amount of information it is demanding under new laws.
"The next few quarters will be challenging for the PC market," says CEO Tan.
A community of 600 people is fighting a hyperscale AI project that would be larger than the village itself
Kementerian Luar Negeri Jepang, Jumat, menyatakan bahwa akses tidak sah ke sistem mereka kemungkinan telah membahayakan ...
Otanmäen tienoilla ei ole tehty yhtään virallista susihavaintoa koko vuonna, mutta lähistöllä on susien reviirialue.
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins brushed off the outburst, tying the man to her Democratic challenger, […]
Rising electricity costs, environmental concerns and the spread of large data centres are becoming campaign issues in closely contested congressional races in Pennsylvania.
Rede varejista abre mais de 60 vagas temporárias de emprego na Bahia para o Natal Divulgação A rede varejista Le biscuit abriu mais de 60 vagas temporárias de emprego na Bahia para reforçar as equipes durante o período de Natal. As oportunidades são para o cargo de operador de loja, com postos de trabalho em Salvador, Camaçari, Feira de Santana e Itabuna. Na
Bupati Bogor Rudy Susmanto berkomitmen memberikan seluruh data yang dibutuhkan Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) ...
Pengurus Besar Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam Majelis Penyelamat Organisasi (PB HMI MPO) pada momentum Sumpah Pemuda, ...
GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.
Datakeskukset kuluttavat runsaasti sähköä, mutta sähkön hintaa ne eivät silti suoraan sanele. Professori muistuttaa, että yhtälöön vaikuttaa moni tekijä.
Google's subsidiary cleared more than 500 hectares of forest at two sites before mandatory environmental assessments were completed.
Aurland kommune fikk ros av regjeringen for å ta tak i korttidsutleie. Nå jobber Datatilsynet med en sak mot kommunen.
<p>As thousands of datacentres are constructed across Europe, the Guardian and Investigate Europe have uncovered disturbing evidence that some workers building them are exposed to dangerous conditions and living in fear of speaking out</p><p>Sandu* checked his watch. He was winding down the last 15 minutes of his shift at a vast Google datacentre site in Sai
Les pratiques dangereuses se multiplient sur ces chantiers dans plusieurs pays européens, comme le révèle une enquête de cinq mois menée par Investigate Europe avec des partenaires dans huit pays, dont « Le Monde ».
Developer of planned data centre says deal only involves use of energy technology
Europe’s tech capital is the ’canary in the coalmine’ for the world’s data center dilemma.
For years, the rise of Asia and other developing economies was treated as a story about the future. Governments and businesses around the world acknowledged the trend while keeping their priorities much as they were. This month, the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook makes it harder to treat this as a future prospect. Its figures show that
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SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it plans to establish...
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine major companies to turn over detailed information that will determine whether they are using users' personal data to charge them more or pay their employees less. MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after a hacker group claimed to have created a database of employees' personal information. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
An Icelandic web company, FlokiNET, has defended the data's publication as satisfying a 'legitimate' public interest.
The rising cost of living has been a driving factor for some voters during the midterm elections. President Trump touts the economy, but many Americans say they're still struggling with high costs. Kelly O'Grady explains what the data shows.
Turnê "O Último Voo da Nave" marca despedida da artista dos palcos Tomzé Fonseca/ Agnews A cantora, apresentadora e empresária Xuxa anunciou um show em Fortaleza da turnê "O Último Voo da Nave" para o segundo semestre de 2027. O evento está marcado para o dia 7 de agosto do próximo ano, na Arena Castelão. A informação foi confirmada pela própria artista nas
As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers’ express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data.
Amazon became the latest tech company to announce swelling investments in A.I. amid stumbling share prices.
General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims that it illegally sold driver and location information to data brokers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The agreement, which resolves a complaint from a coalition of 36 US attorneys general, requires GM to limit the driving data it collects and obtain "express consent" from […]
The list of government agencies caught up in potential data breaches involving embattled transcription company VIQ Solutions is growing, with FOI documents revealing both the ATO and ASIC conducted investigations after fears data had been sent offshore in 2025.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has probed over 240 data breach cases and flagged more than 1,900 organisations for non-compliance with regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/data-breach-ndpc-probes-240-cases-flags-1900-organisations/
Pressure is mounting on Victoria's major parties to respond to community concern over data centres ahead of next month's state election.
The Reserve Bank’s leading business indicator edged up in August, but analysts warn us against getting too excited, as the jobs market and consumer spending patterns show we’re still feeling the heat of inflation.
The US power sector could release 42 percent more planet-heating carbon dioxide pollution by 2030 than it did in 2025 as it builds out more fossil fuel infrastructure to meet data center electricity demand, according to a new analysis by the Sierra Club. That would essentially wipe out 15 years of greenhouse gas reductions. CO2 […]
Aon CEO Greg Case said concentration risk at AI data centers could constrain insurance capacity and alter financing for new projects.
A suspected data breach is being investigated involving the Employment Permit Online System operated by the Department of Enterprise.
Rødt vil trekke i nødbremsen for nye datasentre i Norge. Ordføreren i Fyresdal frykter forslaget vil rasere næringen og ber Stortinget om å puste med magen.
When it was revealed earlier this month that Withings would require new users to subscribe to a Withings Plus subscription to sync heath data from the company's devices to third-party apps, Tom Anthony, who was already fed up with the Withings mobile app which they describe as a "bloated mess," became motivated to "free" their […]
The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.
Presiden Prabowo Subianto menegaskan bahwa kedaulatan data merupakan fondasi penting dalam menjaga keutuhan bangsa di ...
NewsNation has a different kind of recipe for Election Night — heavy on stats, light on the gas. When the Nexstar cable-news outlet launches five hours of coverage of the nation’s 2026 midterm elections on November 3, it will do so with the intent of keeping viewers interested in key results and on-the-ground reporting, giving […]
Flere partier vil stanse datasentre, men energiministeren ber dem vente. – Bør ha gjennomtenkte, gode løsninger.
<p>Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/oct/22/finland-google-felling-trees-datacentre">‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre</a></p></li></ul><p>Finni
The US has more data centres than anywhere else in the world despite the unpopularity of the sites that power artificial intelligence. In the last decade amid the AI boom , construction of data centres around the world, and specifically in the US, has reached a breakneck pace. It is that pace, along with environmental worries, construction noise and electric
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