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Microsoft and Nvidia Unveil Surface Laptop Ultra with New Arm-Based Chip

Microsoft and Nvidia have announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a new 15-inch laptop featuring a custom Arm-based Nvidia chip at its core. The announcement represents Microsoft's second attempt at an Arm-based flagship Windows portable, following a $900 million write-off on its original Surface effort years ago. Details remain

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US Tightens AI Chip Export Controls Targeting Alleged Backdoor Routes to China

The United States has taken action to shut down what officials describe as a "secret backdoor" that could have allowed Chinese companies to access Nvidia's most advanced artificial intelligence chips. The move represents an intensification of US export controls designed to limit China's access

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Erin Brockovich turns environmental activism toward data center secrecy

A Familiar Name Takes On Big Tech Erin Brockovich, the environmental activist whose story became a Hollywood film starring Julia Roberts, is setting her sights on the tech industry. Brockovich, who gained national recognition for her work exposing chromium-6 contamination in the groundwater near Hinkley, California, has announced a new

US Moves to Expand AI Chip Export Restrictions to Chinese Firms Operating Outside China

The United States is taking steps to further restrict Nvidia's ability to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese firms, even when those firms operate outside mainland China. This move represents an expansion of existing export controls aimed at preventing China from accessing sophisticated semiconductor technology that could

Solar Desalination Breakthrough Offers Path to Fresh Water Without Toxic Brine

A New Approach to Desalination A team of scientists has developed a solar desalination system that transforms seawater into drinking water without generating environmentally harmful brine, marking a significant advancement in water purification technology. How the Technology Works The system utilizes special laser-textured metal panels that harness sunlight to evaporate

Quantum Metasurface Design Enhances Terahertz Detector Efficiency

Detecting terahertz (THz) radiation has long been challenging due to a technology gap in this portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Researchers have now developed a compact quantum detector that could make THz radiation much easier to detect. The key innovation lies in a specially designed metasurface that funnels incoming terahertz

Ohio Suspends Data Center Tax Breaks Amid AI Power Cost Pressures

Ohio has suspended data center tax incentives as state lawmakers and officials reevaluate the fiscal and energy implications of supporting large-scale AI infrastructure. The move comes as the power consumption required to run AI systems and data centers has drawn increased attention from policymakers nationwide. The suspension reflects broader concerns