Today's Tech Stories

Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, best known for her landmark groundwater contamination case in Hinkley, California, has launched a new campaign targeting secrecy around data center operations and their environmental impact. Read more: Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy

US shuts 'secret backdoor' that may have allowed Chinese companies to use Nvidia's top AI chips

The US government has moved to close a potential loophole that may have allowed Chinese companies to access Nvidia's most advanced AI chips, escalating tensions over semiconductor technology transfers. Read more: US shuts 'secret backdoor' that may have allowed Chinese companies to use Nvidia's top AI chips - The Times of India

What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle

The Enhanced Games, a competition where most athletes openly use performance-enhancing substances, is positioning itself as a new kind of sporting event—and attracting interest from tech investors looking for the next big business model. Read more: What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle