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Sanders Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund to Harness AI Profits for Public Good
The bill would impose a one-time 50 percent tax on AI giants' stock to give the US public a direct ownership stake.
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
The sooner we transition off fossil fuels, the healthier we — and our wallets — will be.
Pope Leo Issues Encyclical Warning of AI’s Potential Dangers If Left Unregulated
“No algorithm can make war morally acceptable,” reads the first major theological document of Leo XIV's papacy.
Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding
Backlash to Flock cameras and AI systems is exploding after scandals, including police using the tech to stalk women.
As Cities Try to Regulate Data Centers, More States Work to Block Their Efforts
At least 9 states have considered bills to curb local control of data centers and AI over the last 2 years.
Trump Arrives in China With Entourage of Tech CEOs
Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week to discuss trade and China’s support for Iran.
Microsoft Ousts Head of Israeli Branch Over Use of Tech to Spy on Palestinians
Microsoft continues “to supply cloud and AI arms to the Israeli military,” activists pointed out.
Trump’s EPA Wants to Fast-Track Construction of Gas Plants, Data Centers
A proposed rule would allow construction projects to break ground before obtaining air-emission permits.
Wall Street Is Pairing Up With the Army to Build Data Centers
The Army data center buildout comes as the Pentagon increases its use of AI in military operations.
Google AI Workers in UK Launch Union Campaign, Demand End to Military Contracts
"This is a really important moment for workers in the tech sector,” CWU tech workers officer John Chadfield said.