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25 Mar 2026

Bernie Sanders and AOC propose ban on data center construction until AI regulations pass

Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation Wednesday to impose a federal moratorium on new AI data center projects exceeding 20 megawatts. The Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act seeks to halt construction until Congress enacts comprehensive AI regulations addressing environmental impact, rising electricity bills, and job displacement concerns.

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Origin raises $30M to solve the $750M blind spot in corporate benefits spending with AI

London-based Origin has raised $30 million in Series A+ funding to expand its AI platform that transforms fragmented employee benefits data into actionable intelligence. Founded by the team behind Darwin, the startup helps multinational companies gain visibility into their second-largest cost after headcount, with one client expecting to save $75 million annually using the platform.

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Colleges revive oral exams to combat generative AI as students submit perfect work but can't explain it

Universities across the U.S. are bringing back Ancient Greek-style oral exams as professors notice a troubling pattern: students submit flawless AI-generated assignments but struggle to explain their work. From Cornell to NYU, educators are combining traditional Socratic methods with AI-powered assessments to verify genuine learning and address declining critical thinking skills.

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Valve writer Erik Wolpaw reveals small team testing AI tools for real-time NPC reactions

Valve writer Erik Wolpaw disclosed that a small group at the studio has been experimenting with AI tools for game writing, specifically focusing on real-time character reactions. While he's not worried about AI replacing creative writing, Wolpaw sees potential in using the technology to enable NPCs to respond dynamically to player actions in ways that weren't previously possible.

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Google TV launches major Gemini AI upgrade with live sports scores and interactive learning

Google rolled out three Gemini-powered features for Google TV, transforming how users access information on their screens. The update includes live sports scorecards, interactive Deep Dives for educational topics, and richer visual responses with video tutorials. Available now in the U.S. and Canada, the features aim to reduce smartphone dependency while watching TV.

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Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI tool sparks fierce backlash over beauty filter effects on game characters

Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5, an AI-powered neural rendering tool that promises photorealistic game graphics. But the announcement triggered fierce criticism from gamers and developers who say it applies beauty filter effects to characters and undermines artistic intent. The controversy highlights tensions over AI's role in creative industries.

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MIT's ultrasound wristband lets wearers control robotic hands with their own hand movements

MIT engineers have created a wearable ultrasound wristband that captures the intricate dance of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons in the human hand. Using AI to decode ultrasound images of wrist muscles and tendons, the device enables wearers to control robotic hands in real-time—playing piano, shooting hoops, or manipulating virtual objects with unprecedented precision.

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Openreach expands Google Cloud AI partnership to accelerate fibre rollout and cut fleet emissions

Openreach has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud to deploy AI across its £15 billion fibre broadband infrastructure program and 24,000-van fleet. The BT subsidiary is using Vertex AI to build a digital twin of national infrastructure covering 35 million homes, while BigQuery analytics optimize fleet operations, removing 10,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and cutting engineering overhead by over 50%.

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New York Times drops critic over AI use as ethical concerns shake publishing industry

The New York Times severed ties with freelance journalist Alex Preston after he used AI to write a book review that incorporated unattributed material from the Guardian. The incident highlights mounting ethical concerns about AI in writing as undisclosed use of artificial intelligence spreads across major publications, threatening reader trust and raising fundamental questions about authorship in the digital age.

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Perplexity AI CEO says workers should embrace AI layoffs as path to entrepreneurship

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas ignited debate by suggesting AI-driven job displacement offers a chance for workers to escape unfulfilling careers and launch their own businesses. Speaking on the All-In podcast, he called this shift a "glorious future" worth embracing, even as more than 101,000 AI-linked job losses have occurred in the U.S. since February 2025. Critics say his comments are out of touch with workers struggling to make ends meet.

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AI boom drives data centers to adopt multi-day battery storage as power demands surge

Form Energy secured a major deal to supply 12 gigawatt-hours of iron-air batteries to data center developer Crusoe, marking a shift toward long duration energy storage for AI infrastructure. The batteries can store power for up to 100 hours, addressing the urgent power needs of artificial intelligence while reducing strain on constrained power grids and protecting ratepayers from cost increases.

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HP IQ brings on-device AI to business laptops, led by former Humane Ai Pin creator

HP unveiled HP IQ, a local AI application for its business laptops that processes data entirely on-device without cloud connectivity. The software, led by former Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri, features an OpenAI-powered chatbot, meeting summarizer, and proximity-based collaboration tools. It launches this spring on 2026 EliteBook and ProBook models with at least 24 GB of RAM.

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Databricks enters cybersecurity with Lakewatch after acquiring Antimatter and SiftD.ai

Databricks launched Lakewatch, a new AI security product that transforms traditional SIEM capabilities using AI agents powered by Anthropic's Claude. The move into cybersecurity follows two strategic acquisitions: Antimatter, acquired in May 2025, and SiftD.ai, which closed just days ago. With $5 billion in fresh funding, Databricks aims to help security teams respond faster to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

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Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics, entering consumer humanoid market with Sprout robot

Amazon has acquired New York-based Fauna Robotics, marking its entry into the consumer humanoid market. The deal brings Sprout, a 42-inch humanoid robot designed for social interactions in homes and schools, under Amazon's robotics portfolio. Fauna's 50 employees will join Amazon's Personal Robotics Group as the tech giant seeks to expand beyond its warehouse automation focus.

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AI fruit videos like Fruit Love Island rack up millions of views, sparking fierce debate

An AI-generated TikTok series called Fruit Love Island gained 3.3 million followers in just 10 days, featuring anthropomorphic fruits in reality TV scenarios. The viral phenomenon has ignited controversy over AI-generated content quality, environmental concerns, and troubling themes of infidelity and violence depicted through talking fruit characters.

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