Microsoft Pledges to Pay Full Data Centre Electricity Costs
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft to ensure AI data centres don't inflate US electricity bills. Microsoft vows to refuse tax breaks and pay its own way.
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Microsoft to Pay Full Electricity Costs for AI Data Centres
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own power bills to prevent rising costs for US households. Read the full story.
AI Data Centres Risk US East Coast Summer Blackouts
A new report warns the US East Coast faces rolling blackouts as AI data centres strain the power grid. PJM, serving 70 million, may cut power in high demand. Read the full analysis.
AI Data Centres Threaten East Coast with Summer Blackouts
A new report warns rolling blackouts could hit the US East Coast as surging AI data centre demand overwhelms the power grid. Discover the risks and the urgent calls for action.
Microsoft Office rebrand sparks user backlash
Microsoft's decision to rename its iconic Office suite to Microsoft 365 Copilot has angered its 400 million users. Discover why the rebrand is causing such a stir and what it means for the future of productivity software.
Microsoft Office rebrand to 'Copilot' angers users
Microsoft's decision to rename its iconic Office suite to 'Microsoft 365 Copilot' has drawn widespread criticism from its 400 million users. Discover why the AI-driven rebrand is proving so controversial.
Berlin blackout: Left-wing militants claim arson attack
A left-wing extremist group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack that cut power to tens of thousands in Berlin, citing protests over the climate crisis and AI. Read the full story on the ongoing crisis.
AI's environmental impact rivals New York's emissions
New research reveals AI data centres' staggering carbon and water footprint, potentially exceeding New York City's emissions and global bottled water use. Discover the urgent call for corporate transparency.
US Regulators Allow Data Centres to Plug into Power Plants
US federal regulators have approved a plan allowing tech giants to connect data centres directly to power plants, aiming to meet surging AI energy demand. Read the full analysis of the implications.
Data Centres May Increase Consumer Prices, Research Finds
New research warns the UK's surging demand for data centres could push up consumer prices for essentials like food and energy. Discover the hidden costs of our digital world.
US Data Centres Strain Great Lakes Water Supply
A surge in data centre construction around the Great Lakes is sparking a major water crisis, with facilities consuming billions of gallons annually. Experts warn of severe ecological and community impacts. Discover the full story.
Trump vs AI Giants: Clash Over Data Centre Expansion
Donald Trump's reported plan to block new AI data centres sparks a major conflict with tech firms like OpenAI and Google. Explore the political and economic implications for the UK and global tech sector.
Why Data Centres Are So Thirsty for Water
Exploring the immense water consumption of data centres powering our digital world. Discover the environmental impact and the questions being asked about their necessity. Read the full analysis.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Data Centres Drain Water Supplies
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will consume vast water resources for cooling, straining supplies. Discover the environmental trade-off of the tech revolution.
Massive Data Centres Strain Australia's Drinking Water
The explosive growth of data centres in Australia is consuming billions of litres of drinking water for cooling, sparking a national debate over resource allocation and sustainability.
AI data centre boom in Nevada desert raises water crisis fears
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, larger than Denver, is now a global hub for tech giants' AI data centres. This boom fuels economic growth but threatens scarce water resources in one of America's driest states. Discover the modern-day gold rush's high st
1000 New Family Hubs to Offer SEND Support from April
Families of children with special educational needs will get early, expert help through new Best Start Family Hubs. Find out how the £500m scheme will transform support in your community.
Inside Southeast Asia's $70bn Scam State Industry
KK Park, a notorious Myanmar scam centre, was raided and demolished, but its operators vanished. Experts warn of a new era of 'scam states' where cybercrime reshapes economies and corrupts governments. Read the investigation.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border Since 2021
Exclusive satellite analysis shows a surge in scam compounds in Myanmar, part of a global fraud industry linked to human trafficking. Discover the UN's alarming findings.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT user data exposed in breach
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
Asylum seekers hunger strike over UK deportation fears
Dozens of asylum seekers in UK detention centres begin hunger strike protesting potential Rwanda deportations. Government faces mounting pressure over immigration policy.
Myanmar Army Crackdown on Scam Centres Broadcast
Myanmar's military government broadcasts its crackdown on notorious online scam centres, showing bulldozed buildings and over 1,000 detained foreigners. Discover the full story.
Civil liberties groups demand inquiry into UK data watchdog
Dozens of civil liberties groups and legal experts call for parliamentary inquiry into the ICO, citing a 'collapse in enforcement activity' following the serious Afghan data breach scandal.
ATO Call Centre Crisis: Staff Conditions Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking working conditions at outsourced ATO call centres, with 125% staff turnover and major service quality concerns. Discover the full story.
Melanie Quin: Science Centre Pioneer Dies Aged 66
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intellect transformed UK and European science centres. Discover the legacy of a true STEM communication pioneer.
OpenAI and Foxconn Partner on US AI Hardware
OpenAI partners with Foxconn to design and manufacture AI data centre equipment in the US, bolstering American AI infrastructure and supply chains. Discover the strategic implications.
SunCable's Massive NT Solar Farm for AI Data Centres
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar farm in Northern Territory could power AI data centres, positioning Australia as green energy leader. Critics warn of environmental impact.
Ocado shares crash 17% after Kroger warehouse closures
Ocado faces £350m value wipeout as US partner Kroger shuts three automated warehouses. Retail analyst calls it 'near knock-out punch' for the online grocer's technology ambitions.
AI Sparks Heated Debate at COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil
Artificial intelligence divides opinion at COP30 climate talks in Brazil. Can AI's potential for climate solutions outweigh its environmental costs? Explore the debate.
Data Centres Face Bipartisan Backlash Over Costs
American communities unite against data centres' massive water consumption and electricity rate hikes affecting households. Discover how bipartisan resistance is growing nationwide.
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