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Google DeepMind CEO Calls for US-Led Global AI Watchdog

Demis Hassabis, CEO and cofounder of Google DeepMind, is calling for the establishment of a global AI watchdog that could impose restrictions on frontier AI development if models become too dangerous. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and expanding on the idea in a blog post, Hassabis

FCC Approves Giant Space Mirror Orbital Test Despite Ecosystem and Science Concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a test of a giant space mirror intended to reflect sunlight from low Earth orbit. The project aims to explore the possibility of delivering "sunlight on demand" from space, though it has drawn concerns from scientists and environmental groups. The approval

SoftBank CEO Estimates $5 Trillion Annual Investment Needed Globally to Meet AI Demand

SoftBank Group's CEO has stated that roughly $5 trillion per year may be needed globally to satisfy the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies and infrastructure. The estimate underscores the substantial capital expenditure required to support AI development, including data centers, computing power, and research initiatives. This figure

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HUD Withholds DOGE AI Housing Policy Documents, Citing Nonexistent Privilege

HUD Refuses to Disclose DOGE's AI Housing Work The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deployed artificial intelligence tools to assist with housing policy decisions, but the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is refusing to release documents detailing those activities. In response to a public records request,

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New York Enacts Nation's First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

New York has become the first state in the nation to enact a moratorium on new data center construction. Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed an executive order blocking environmental permits for data centers over 50 megawatts in capacity for up to one year. The governor's office states the

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FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Mirror Satellite for Night-Time Earth Illumination

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved Reflect Orbital to launch a satellite equipped with a large mirror designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate areas of Earth during nighttime hours. The satellite, named Eärendil-1, represents an attempt to use orbital reflectors to supplement natural lighting on Earth. However, the

Australia's 60-Year-Old Copyright Law Poses Critical Question for AI Investment

The Copyright Conundrum in Australia's AI Future Australia's copyright framework, now approaching six decades old, has become a central battleground in the country's push to attract significant AI investments. As artificial intelligence companies increasingly require vast amounts of data to train their models, the