The Royal Gazette

Government and overseas advisers at odds over use of CIT revenues

David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, has made it clear how his government is at odds with the views of the Fiscal Responsibility Panel — even as he separately hinted at the possibility of ...
The New York Times

Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses. By Ivan Penn and Karen Weise Three ...
Wired

Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs

A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how. If you’re near Rochester, New York, the ...
TechCrunch

Data center energy demand forecasted to soar nearly 300% through 2035

Planned data center construction shows no signs of fading, with new additions to require 2.7x — nearly triple — the sector’s current demand for electricity over the next decade, according to a new ...
Nasdaq

CI&T Report Shows That Over 60% of UK Consumers Already Use AI When Shopping, but Few Are Impressed by Retailers’ Efforts

Research reveals that while the majority of consumers have used AI to shop, over two-thirds cannot name a single standout AI-powered retail experience LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CI&T (NYSE: CINT), a ...
Business Wire

CI&T Report Shows That Over 60% of UK Consumers Already Use AI When Shopping, but Few Are Impressed by Retailers’ Efforts

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CI&T (NYSE: CINT), a global AI and tech acceleration partner, today announced the release of Retail Tech Reality Check, a new report examining how artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Los Angeles Times

California invests big in battery energy storage — and leaves rolling blackouts behind

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California hasn’t issued an emergency plea for the public to conserve energy, known as a Flex Alert, since 2022.
GamesRadar+

Does Ares use the permanence code?

Supernatural Shows Where is the Mind Flayer? What is Vecna really planning with the Abyss, and 6 other questions I need answered in the Stranger Things season 5 finale Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Ireland to Allow Data Centers to Link Up to Fossil Fuel Plants

Ireland is set to green-light policies that allow data centers to use fossil fuels to power their operations, a shift that highlights the tension between economic growth and climate goals. Developers ...
PBS

How AI infrastructure is driving a sharp rise in electricity bills

Electricity bills are climbing nationwide, rising faster than inflation in many places. The explosive growth of AI and the massive data centers behind it are driving demand and straining the grid. To ...
TechRepublic

AI Data Centers’ Soaring Energy Use: Who Pays for Higher Utilities Costs?

AI Data Centers’ Soaring Energy Use: Who Pays for Higher Utilities Costs? Your email has been sent The rising number of AI data centers in the US could drive utility costs higher and has put parts of ...