OpenAI executives are actively lobbying the White House to extend manufacturing tax credits to cover AI infrastructure. The push comes as demand for AI computing power surges, but faces skepticism about government bailouts for the tech sector.
Denmark’s government has reached a cross-party agreement to ban social media for users under 15. The move would be one of the most ambitious attempts globally to keep children off platforms. Enforcement details and which platforms are affected remain unclear.
The massive electricity demand from data centers threatens to spike consumer prices and pollution if utilities follow traditional models. Legal scholars suggest adopting water-rights-style systems that allow curtailment and encourage innovation. This approach could prevent unnecessary power plant co
The SAFE Act would prohibit U.S. scientists from receiving federal funding if they collaborate with researchers from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Nearly 800 academics have signed a letter opposing the measure, warning it could devastate international scientific cooperation. The bill is curre
Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is pausing its ethical divestment guidelines while rewriting the rules. The move allows continued investment in tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon despite Gaza conflict concerns.
Seattle voters have overwhelmingly passed Proposition 2, which reshapes the city’s business tax structure. The measure eliminates taxes for smaller companies while significantly increasing rates for larger businesses to address budget shortfalls.
The EU’s recently adopted due diligence directive is drawing fire for applying human rights and climate rules to non-EU companies. Critics argue the rules create an uneven playing field with potentially massive penalties for foreign firms. The controversy highlights growing tensions in global trade
The explosive growth of cloud computing and AI is driving data centers to cluster near natural gas resources for reliable power. This strategy creates complex legal challenges across energy regulation, environmental compliance, and land use.
The US is conducting a routine Minuteman III ICBM test across the Pacific this week. This comes amid confusion about Trump’s nuclear testing announcement and massive delays in the $140+ billion Sentinel replacement program.
UK lawmakers say the country’s science sector is in a “growth emergency” as major pharmaceutical companies cancel investments and startups flee overseas. The House of Lords committee report calls for urgent action to stop the “bleeding” and prevent the UK from becoming an “incubator economy” that lo
