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Utah governor issues new AI data center rules after 9-gigawatt Stratos Project sparks outrage

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order establishing stricter standards for AI data center development following months of protests against the Stratos Project. The 40,000-acre campus backed by Kevin O'Leary could reach 9 gigawatts at full buildout, raising concerns about water consumption, air quality, and impacts on the Great Salt Lake.

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Kevin O'Leary and Trump officials blame Chinese propaganda for data center backlash across America

Shark Tank billionaire Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese propaganda is driving opposition to his $100-billion Utah data center project. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum echoed the claims, stating foreign-directed propaganda targets AI infrastructure. Critics dismiss the allegations as gaslighting, pointing to legitimate local concerns about rising electricity costs, water usage, and job losses as 70% of Americans oppose data center construction in their communities.

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29 May 2026

UK banks blocked from Mythos AI model as US political hold-up delays cyber threat testing

British banks remain unable to access Anthropic's Mythos AI model six weeks after being promised early access to test their systems against cyber threats. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey confirms a political hold-up with the U.S. administration is blocking the trial, despite Anthropic's willingness to share. Bailey calls for international cooperation on AI-related cyber risks.

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Meta's employee tracking tool captures global data, raising EU privacy rule concerns

Meta's Model Capability Initiative tracks US employee mouse movements and keystrokes across over 200 apps to train AI agents. But the tool also captures communications from non-US employees, potentially violating GDPR. Privacy advocates warn the data collection practices conflict with purpose limitation rules, while employees report massive internet usage spikes.

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EU pushes for Mythos AI model access as Anthropic faces US security restrictions

The European Commission is sending officials to San Francisco this week to negotiate access to Anthropic's powerful Mythos AI model. The tool can identify decades-old vulnerabilities and generate exploits at speed, prompting US officials to block wider distribution over security concerns. French ministers have demanded access for EU banks and critical infrastructure firms.

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28 May 2026

Ohio suspends data center tax break after costs explode to $1.5 billion, 11x initial estimate

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has suspended Ohio's data center tax break after costs skyrocketed to nearly $1.6 billion in 2025—far exceeding the projected $142 million. The move reflects growing public opposition to energy-intensive AI data centers and mounting pressure on states to reconsider tax incentives that were designed before the AI boom transformed the industry.

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JD Vance Warns AI Should Not Outrank Humans in War as Pentagon Races to Deploy Technology

Vice President JD Vance told Air Force Academy graduates that life-and-death decisions must remain with humans, not machines, even as the Pentagon rapidly integrates AI into military operations. His remarks come amid growing debate over AI ethics in warfare and the use of systems like Maven Smart System in recent conflicts.

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CNN sues Perplexity AI for allegedly copying over 17,000 pieces of content without permission

CNN filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI in New York District Court, accusing the AI search engine of copying over 17,000 stories, videos, and images without permission. Perplexity responded by claiming "you can't copyright facts," as the case joins over 100 similar copyright lawsuits against AI companies. The dispute highlights the growing tension between news publishers seeking fair compensation and AI firms that rely on human-produced journalism to power their tools.

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JD.com founder vows to protect 900,000 jobs from AI while operating warehouse with four workers

JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong pledged to safeguard the company's 900,000-strong workforce from AI and robotics automation. But the promise sits uncomfortably with his vision of an 'unmanned era' and a flagship automated warehouse that already runs on just four human employees who service robots.

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Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch defends AI in warfare, directly challenges Pope Leo's call to disarm

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch publicly rejected Pope Leo XIV's call to disarm AI, arguing Europe cannot afford unilateral restraint when adversaries deploy the technology. The rebuttal came as Mistral announced a €4 billion data center expansion and new defense contracts with Airbus, positioning itself as Europe's answer to U.S. AI giants in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.

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Illinois passes America's strongest AI safety law requiring independent audits of frontier models

Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed SB 315, requiring major AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic to submit to third-party safety audits and report critical incidents within 72 hours. Governor JB Pritzker confirmed he will sign the landmark legislation, positioning Illinois at the forefront of AI oversight as federal regulation stalls. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

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27 May 2026

OpenAI Foundation pledges $250 million to help workers navigate AI economic disruption

The OpenAI Foundation announced a $250 million commitment to help workers and economies prepare for AI-driven economic upheaval. The initiative will fund research into AI's impact on the job market, support displaced workers, and explore new wealth distribution models. This marks the foundation's first major funding commitment since receiving a 26% stake valued at $130 billion in OpenAI's restructuring.

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Elizabeth Warren proposes AI tax on data centers as electricity costs climb nationwide

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing for a new tax on AI companies, targeting data centers that consume massive amounts of energy. Her proposal includes an excise tax scaled to energy usage, arguing families should recoup costs as utility bills rise. The plan arrives as Nvidia hits $5 trillion in value while households face higher electricity rates.

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New York Times faces union backlash over AI tools monitoring employee performance

Unionized staff at The New York Times have filed grievances and unfair labor practices charges, alleging the company uses AI tools to monitor and evaluate employee performance without proper disclosure. The Times Tech Guild claims management violated their collective bargaining agreement by deploying DX and Glean, two internal systems that track work output and access internal documentation, raising concerns about surveillance and arbitrary performance metrics.

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India's CERT-In mandates 12-hour patching window as AI-powered cyberattacks compress timelines

India's Computer Emergency Response Team has issued new guidelines requiring organizations to patch or mitigate exploited vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems within 12 hours. The directive responds to AI-assisted cyber exploitation that dramatically reduces the time threat actors need to identify, weaponize, and exploit security flaws across interconnected digital infrastructure.

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