Opposition to AI data centres is emerging as an issue in France’s municipal elections as candidates raise concerns over power use, pollution and limited local economic benefits.
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Governments around the world are intensifying efforts to block minors from social networks and other adult oriented online services. Authorities now argue that technical barriers to verifying user ages no longer justify inaction. For years, however, technology companies insisted that enforcing age rules online was impractical and risky. Australia triggered the recent shift after introducing a landmark ban on teenage social media accounts. Consequently regulators in Europe, Brazil and several U.S. states have begun considering similar requirements. Policymakers now view stronger oversight as necessary to protect younger users online. https://youtu.be/aksvI9m__Dw Global momentum behind Age Check rules Australia’s move has encouraged…
Russian backed hackers have launched a global cyber campaign targeting messaging accounts used by government officials, military personnel and journalists. Two Dutch intelligence agencies warned that the attackers are attempting to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts through phishing tactics. The General Intelligence and Security Service and the Military Intelligence and Security Service issued the warning on Monday. They said the campaign has already targeted several groups, including Dutch government employees and journalists. According to the agencies, hackers try to persuade victims to share security verification codes and personal identification numbers. Once attackers obtain these codes, they can access…
Private firms now play a central role in United States space activity. They launch satellites, carry cargo and astronauts to the International Space Station, and develop lunar landers. As a result, commercial participation now shapes national space policy and strategy. However, this shift also introduces structural risks that policymakers must address. Commercial partnerships become official policy The United States government now formally prioritises partnerships with private space companies. Recently, lawmakers approved legislation directing the national space agency to work with commercial providers in low Earth orbit operations and future lunar missions. The policy also encourages collaboration with more than one…
According to a source familiar with the matter, Anthropic’s technology had already been used in certain military operations connected to Iran. These deployments reportedly contributed to concerns about how the systems might be integrated into defence infrastructure. Because of those concerns, the Pentagon classified the company as a potential supply chain risk. The designation effectively prevents contractors from incorporating Anthropic’s AI models into defence systems tied to military programmes. Anthropic plans legal challenge Anthropic chief executive and co founder Dario Amodei said the company plans to challenge the Pentagon’s decision in court. He reiterated that Anthropic remains committed to building…
NASA plans to choose United Launch Alliance to supply a key component for future flights of its moon rocket. Bloomberg News reported the plan on Wednesday and cited people familiar with the matter. The decision could reshape part of the agency’s launch hardware strategy. The reported move could replace hardware that Boeing had planned to build. NASA’s inspector general said that Boeing’s work could cost nearly 2.8 billion dollars through 2028. Therefore, the potential shift could change both cost and development timelines for the programme. NASA continues to prepare for upcoming missions while it adjusts parts of its long term…
Iran Crisis Raises Alarm for South Korea’s Chip Industry South Korea’s semiconductor sector has voiced concern that a prolonged crisis involving Iran could disrupt supplies of critical materials from the Middle East. Industry leaders also warned that rising energy prices could increase chip production costs and potentially affect global semiconductor prices. The concerns surfaced after discussions between industry executives and government officials about the potential fallout from escalating tensions in the region. Lawmaker Flags Risks to Chip Supply Chains Ruling party lawmaker Kim Young-bae raised the issue on Thursday after meeting executives from major semiconductor companies and representatives from trade…
Amazon Data Centres Drone Strikes Impact Financial Institutions Amazon said on Monday that drone strikes damaged some of its data centres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, disrupting cloud services and extending recovery timelines. Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf states in retaliation for United States and Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. As a result, the regional conflict has now affected critical technology infrastructure. A strike on a facility in the UAE marks the first time military action has disrupted a major United States technology company’s data centre. Consequently,…
Chinese businesses are accelerating the large scale commercialisation of humanoid robots. Supported by favourable national policies and strategic planning, companies are moving these machines from laboratories into factories, homes and classrooms. After embodied intelligence appeared in China’s 2025 Government Work Report as a new driver of economic growth, humanoid robots continued to display their capabilities. They have run marathons, staged combat demonstrations and performed on television. However, beyond spectacle, they now take on practical roles across different industries. Data factories power humanoid training In Shanghai, one major training hub operates inside the data factory of Agibot, a leading humanoid producer.…
NASA is preparing to roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building after detecting an interrupted flow of helium. The agency said the issue will almost certainly affect the planned March launch window. Helium Flow Disruption Triggers Review Engineers observed the disruption overnight in the Space Launch System rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage. Helium plays a critical role in the launch process, and a stable flow remains essential for flight readiness. As a result, NASA is taking precautionary steps to move the rocket and spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy…