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technology3 days ago•5 min saved

Tech Leaders Debate Why Americans Detest Data Centers

Tech leaders offer a spectrum of explanations for the public backlash against AI data centers—from simple math misunderstandings to alleged foreign influence—with polls showing broad opposition and policymakers taking action (e.g., Texas halting hundreds of proposals). The discourse includes claims of a CCP psy-op, foreign funding fueling anti–data-center campaigns, and critiques that tech elites’ messaging has been too arcane, even as some push to emphasize AI benefits. A correction notes the proper spelling of Anduril Industries.

via Business Insider|

#ai #data-centers #foreign-influence

education22 days ago•46 min saved

Education Dept. asks MIT and peers to publicly answer seven higher-ed questions by year-end

Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to all universities asking them to publicly respond online by the end of 2026 to seven questions on admissions transparency, free speech on campus, hiring and research outputs, affordability, academic rigor, safeguards against foreign influence, and economic contributions, framing it as a dialogue rather than a punitive mandate. MIT and other leaders are reviewing the request after consultation with the AAU, and this approach follows earlier talks about a reform compact that some schools did not join.

via The Boston Globe|

#admissions #affordability #education

politics1 month ago•26 min saved

Trump preps primetime address on elections as foreign-influence debate lingers

Trump is slated to give a primetime address on election security as US intelligence reviews of foreign influence in the 2020 race surface again, including a minority view that China acted to undermine Trump’s reelection though not to alter vote counts; officials warn that Trump’s rhetoric could undermine confidence in secure elections while the White House weighs declassifying related documents.

via CNN|

#china #declassification #election-security

world2 months ago•38 min saved

Kushner’s Island Could Slow Albania’s EU Bid

A Forbes analysis argues that Jared Kushner’s island project could complicate Albania’s bid to join the European Union by fueling debates over foreign influence, governance, and transparency, potentially distracting from Brussels-mandated reforms.

via Forbes|

#albania #eu #foreign-influence

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

GOP calls for probe into China-linked influence behind data-center opposition

House Republicans, led by Rep. Brett Guthrie, are pressing the administration to investigate whether China-linked entities are funding campaigns opposing AI infrastructure like data centers, citing reports from think tanks and asking for briefings from PCAST and the FBI to understand foreign influence campaigns as states consider moratoriums and lawmakers weigh energy- and water-use policies for data centers.

via Politico|

#artificial-intelligence #china #congress

europe4 months ago•16 min saved

Private Intel Firm Accused of Meddling in Slovenia Vote

Investigative reporting links the Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube, with former Mossad figures on its advisory board, to covert operations in Slovenia intended to influence the national elections and undermine the government, prompting scrutiny from Slovenia and the EU over foreign interference and hybrid threats to democracy.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#europe #european-union #foreign-influence

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Texas Comptroller Questions and Restricts Certain School Voucher Recipients

Texas Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is seeking legal guidance on whether schools linked to a Muslim civil rights group or connected to Chinese interests can be excluded from the state's new school voucher program, amid concerns over foreign influence and recent political tensions involving Muslim organizations.

via The Texas Tribune|

#cair #foreign-influence #islamic-schools

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

EU Politicians Face Security and Corruption Challenges Amid Investigations in Belgium

Eva Kaili, a Greek MEP and former vice president, criticizes Belgium's political environment, claiming it is unsafe for politicians and linking her ongoing corruption investigation to broader issues of foreign influence and political persecution, while denying any wrongdoing.

via politico.eu|

#belgium #corruption #eva-kaili

world9 months ago•15 min saved

Sudan Civil War: Humanitarian Crisis and Escalating Violence

The Sudanese civil war, driven by internal power struggles and foreign interference, has resulted in massive atrocities, displacement, and destruction, marking Sudan's third civil war and second genocide since independence, with the country's impoverished population suffering immensely amid ongoing violence and geopolitical interests.

via In Defence of Marxism|

#foreign-influence #hemedti #humanitarian-crisis

world9 months ago•12 min saved

Foreign Influence and Civilian Suffering in Sudan's Conflict

The conflict in Sudan, marked by a recent massacre in Darfur, is heavily influenced by foreign powers including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Russia, each supporting different factions for strategic and economic reasons, complicating efforts for peace and stability.

via CNN|

#darfur-massacre #foreign-influence #military-support

world10 months ago•1 min saved

US Senators Question Saudi Arabia's Influence in EA Acquisition

US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren have raised concerns over Saudi Arabia's $55 billion investment in EA, questioning potential foreign influence, national security risks, and the impact on EA's independence, amid broader concerns about Saudi Arabia's international image and human rights record.

via GameSpot|

#ea #foreign-influence #investment

world10 months ago•3 min saved

US Senators Warn of Foreign Influence and Security Risks in EA Acquisition

U.S. Senators express concerns over Saudi Arabia’s $55 billion acquisition of EA, citing risks of foreign influence, national security, and potential loss of editorial independence, amid broader Saudi investments in entertainment and sports as part of its Vision 2030 strategy.

via 404 Media|

#ea-acquisition #foreign-influence #pif

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Gabbard Proposes Major Cuts to US Intelligence Staff

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, announced plans to reorganize her office by eliminating the National Intelligence University and reducing the focus of the Foreign Malign Influence Center, aiming to cut costs and target 'deep state' actors, amid criticism from Democrats over her recent security clearance revocations and concerns about politicization of intelligence.

via The New York Times|

#deep-state #election-security #foreign-influence

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Gabbard plans major staff and budget cuts at ODNI

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will significantly downsize its workforce and cut its budget by over $700 million annually, as part of a broader effort to reform the intelligence community, focusing on core missions and reducing politicization, under the direction of Tulsi Gabbard.

via WTOP|

#budget-cuts #foreign-influence #intelligence-reform

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Ex-Senator Bob Menendez Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence for Corruption

Bob Menendez, former New Jersey senator, began serving an 11-year prison sentence for corruption and accepting bribes from foreign governments and businessmen, marking a significant case of political accountability and highlighting ongoing concerns about political corruption and foreign influence in the U.S.

via New Jersey Monitor|

#bob-menendez #bribery #corruption