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Data centers are facing an image problem. The tech industry is spending millions to rebrand them.
With community opposition growing, data center backers are going on a full-scale public relations blitz. Around Christmas in Virginia, which boasts the highest concentration of data centers in the country, one advertisement seemed to air nonstop.
Yann LeCun, an A.I. Pioneer, Warns the Tech 'Herd' Could Hit a Dead End
Throughout his 40-year career as a computer scientist, Yann LeCun has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading experts on artificial intelligence and a man with a penchant for throwing verbal grenades. He was one of three pioneering…
Big Tech Bets On Nuclear Power For AI Strategy Edge
Major tech companies are turning to nuclear power to address energy scarcity with the current grid system and to create competitive advantages for themselves. The AI strategy for big tech companies has them investing in nuclear energy to power…
London tech staff set for windfall after $4bn deal
Staff at a British tech startup are in line for a major windfall after an investment deal valued their company at $4bn (£2.9bn). Synthesia, which is developing artificial intelligence (AI) video technology, was given the price tag after…
The AI deathmatch is upon us and the tech bros are fighting dirty
Davos attendees will have arrived back home confused last week. Superficially, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual jamboree was business as usual. Elon Musk predicted global abundance, for example. But the AI giants have begun to bicker. Three…
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Startup Tech Talent In The Age Of AI Coding
What has truly changed in hiring engineers? Which traditional hiring signals are now misleading, and how should founders rethink technical interviews in the age of AI-assisted development? The rapid adoption of AI coding tools has unsettled one of…
Exploring the frontiers of nuclear and battery technology in 2026
With 2026 in full swing, there's a lot going on in the tech world, from the ever-present hype over artificial intelligence (AI) to potential new mechanisms to generate and store energy. Here are a few real, practical developments to look forward…
Editorial | Trade finance in Hong Kong set for a competitive tech upgrade
To stay competitive in an increasingly complex global landscape, Hong Kong must continue to develop and adapt to new technologies and trends. Nowhere is this more needed than in trade and finance, the lifeblood of the city's economy. While we are…
Chinese tech listings shine in Hong Kong amid Beijing's self-reliance push
New share listings by Chinese technology firms in Hong Kong have delivered above-average returns on their debuts so far in 2026, as investors faced with a challenging macro environment bet on Beijing's push for technology self-reliance. Graphics…
Finland is trying to poach top tech and AI talent from the US with 2-week visas and better work-life balance
Finland is stepping into the tech talent wars. The Nordic country is making a push for tech workers from abroad, with a particular focus on the US. The goal is to attract engineers and researchers working in deep tech, especially in the fields of…
How business and tech leaders are reacting to the latest fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Federal immigration agents on Saturday shot and killed a US citizen in Minneapolis — the second fatal shooting involving ICE officers this month — adding more fuel to an already explosive national debate over immigration enforcement.
Breakfast News: Tech Giants Set To Test The Market
Mag 7 reporting season starts Wednesday with a second-quarter report from Stock Advisor Foundational Stock Microsoft (MSFT +3.28%), as the software giant looks to expand its AI infrastructure by 80% in 2026. Meta (META +1.77%) is due to post a Q4…
Richards Bay school gets 'high-tech' computer lab
The Department of Home Affairs hands over a computer lab to learners of Umdlamfe Secondary School in Richards Bay. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) last week opened a computer laboratory at the Umdlamfe Secondary School in Esikhawini, Richards…
Jump-the-queue facial recognition tech raises privacy fears
Fans at the Australian Open are being offered the chance to slash their wait times in the queues that have dogged this year's tournament if they sign up to facial recognition technology, prompting warnings from the privacy regulator about data…
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