Bitcoin Miners Abandon Hashing Operations Amid Rising AI Energy Demand
An increasing number of Bitcoin miners have ceased their cryptocurrency hashing activities to redirect electricity resources toward more lucrative AI-related power uses.
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Energy & Climate
Trump Administration Proposes Removing EPA’s Power to Regulate Power Plant Carbon Emissions
The Trump administration seeks to revoke the EPA’s authority to limit carbon pollution from power plants, signaling a major shift in U.S. climate policy and environmental oversight.
Crypto & Fintech
Philippines Strengthens Regulations on Virtual Asset Service Providers Amid Digital Innovation Drive
The Philippines introduces tighter controls on virtual asset service providers alongside new measures promoting artificial intelligence and digital transformation in the financial sector.
AI & Tech Regulation
Trump Denies Minimizing AI Threats and Claims Conspiracy Targeting Data Centers
Former President Trump rejected allegations of downplaying AI risks, asserting a conspiracy against data centers is underway and disputing calls for slowing AI development.
AI & Tech Regulation
Trump Denounces AI Risk Concerns, Claims Conspiracy Targeting Data Centers
Donald Trump rejected accusations of downplaying AI risks, framing the criticism as part of a conspiracy against data centers amid rising debates on AI regulation.
Crypto & Fintech
Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 Amid AI Concerns and Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting
Bitcoin's decline below $77,000 adds pressure on tech markets as AI industry warnings and a crucial Federal Reserve meeting raise uncertainty for investors.
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Sam Altman Supports Slower AI Progress and Dismisses OpenAI IPO Plans for 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for a cautious approach to AI development and confirms there are no plans for an IPO in 2026 amid rising safety concerns.
AI & Tech Regulation
Meta Removes AI Feature After Exposure of Privacy Risks in Family Data Collection
Meta withdrew a controversial AI prompt feature after it surfaced that the tool harvested sensitive family information, raising concerns over user privacy and data security.
Energy & Climate
Study Links Major Corporate Emitters to One-Third of Central Valley Groundwater Loss
Research finds that a significant portion of groundwater depletion in California’s Central Valley stems from emissions tied to a select group of large fossil fuel producers.
AI & Tech Regulation
Anthropic CEO Urges Caution in AI Progress Over Extinction Risks
Anthropic’s CEO warns that advancing frontier AI models too quickly may pose existential threats, advocating for a slowdown ahead of the company’s major IPO.