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US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats Sweep Congress Amidst Widespread Voter Rejection of AI Data Centers

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The 2026 US midterm elections saw AI and data centers emerge as a significant, albeit debated, campaign issue. Democrats strategically targeted Republican incumbents, linking the proliferation of AI data centers to rising electricity costs and local…

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AMD Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Driven by Data Center Growth and Positive AI Outlook

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced its third-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street expectations for both revenue and guidance. The company reported a significant surge in its data center segment, with revenue nearly doubling year-over-year, primarily…

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Google Links School Search Access to AI Features, Drawing Widespread Backlash

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Google announced a new policy for K-12 education accounts, stating that schools opting out of its generative AI tools, such as Gemini and Classroom AI features, would also lose access to Google Search for students. This policy, initially set to take effect…

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