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New York launches 2026 with new AI proposals
State leaders are placing AI firmly at the centre of early 2026 policy debates, combining new safeguards with efforts to support innovation. The approach reflects growing attention to how AI affects everyday services, consumer trust, and economic development.
Why data centres are becoming a flashpoint in US towns
As data centres in the US spread beyond traditional tech hubs into small towns and suburbs, residents are increasingly questioning who truly benefits from the infrastructure powering the digital economy. Concerns over transparency, resource use, and local impact are shaping how communities respond to these projects.
Global AI adoption reaches record levels in 2025
Open-source AI platforms such as DeepSeek are lowering barriers, enabling adoption in regions with limited access to traditional AI services.
AI sovereignty test in South Korea reaches a critical phase
A clash over vision encoders has exposed uncertainty at the heart of South Korea’s AI strategy and its push for technological independence.
X restricts Grok image editing after deepfake backlash
The Grok controversy has renewed calls for stronger safeguards against AI-enabled image abuse.
Gmail enters the Gemini era with AI-powered inbox tools
With Gemini 3, Google is reshaping Gmail around AI Overviews, automated writing support, and intelligent inbox filtering, signalling a broader shift in how digital communication is managed.
EU faces pressure to strengthen Digital Markets Act oversight
Tech companies warn that weak enforcement of the EU’s Digital Markets Act allows gatekeepers to delay compliance, raising concerns about competition and the regulation of AI and cloud services.
AI could optimise power grids and reduce energy waste
Large AI models consume excessive energy, while application-specific algorithms offer significant sustainability benefits for power grid management.
Portugal government backs AI with €400 million plan
AI strategy leverages technical talent, universities, renewable energy, and start-ups to position the country as a European AI leader.
Netomi shows how to scale enterprise AI safely
Parallelised architectures with built-in governance let AI agents handle multi-step tasks safely and predictably for enterprise demands.
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