Meta's data center in Georgia disrupts the local community with water issues like low pressure and sediment, frequent power outages, and tremors from ongoing construction, causing significant inconvenience and concern among residents.
The Federal Reserve is resisting pressure from the White House and Wall Street to boost Treasury bond purchases, as it aims to avoid the perception of panicking or bailing out specific entities, despite volatile Treasury market conditions, opting for a measured regulatory process that could take months.
The Social Security Administration's plans to drastically cut regional office staff by 90% and shift all public communications to X (Twitter), abandoning traditional channels, have raised concerns about potential fraud and the public's access to crucial information.
In a controversial move raising concerns over free speech and political bias, the Trump administration is deploying AI technology to scan federal employees' communications for anti-Trump sentiment, with potential disciplinary actions for those found critical of the president.
The Government Accountability Office is auditing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for potential privacy violations in its data handling practices across federal agencies, responding to congressional concerns over DOGE's activities.
In a $1.3 million deal, the US DOGE Service, through its affiliates, will provide IT services like software engineering, modernization, and data strategies to the Department of Labor over 18 months, with strict access and data usage guidelines.
A new study reveals a striking trust gap between AI experts, who are upbeat about the technology's potential, and a wary public anxious about AI's impacts and concerned over its responsible regulation by governments and companies.
AI's unprecedented growth sparks environmental concerns, prompting governments and organizations to implement mitigation strategies like renewable energy adoption and resource management to curb emissions, waste, and ethical implications.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) strives to bridge the digital divide in least developed countries (LDCs) by formulating national strategies, implementing inclusive digital infrastructure, and enhancing digital literacy, enabling sustainable development and progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The White House has unveiled new policies to accelerate AI adoption across federal agencies, streamlining procurement processes and removing bureaucratic hurdles to bolster American innovation and leadership in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.