No Warning, No Consent: Meta Won’t Notify You When AI Tools Replicate Your Photos
The default isn't asking for permission. It's already on, and it's already using public photos to build AI-generated images of real people.
Data Centers
Heads Up Central Texas: Cheyenne Bans Data Center Wastewater After Meta Contaminates Infrastructure
A bacterium nobody had heard of showed up in Cheyenne's water system — and it traced straight back to one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Temple’s Newest Data Center Is Backing Youth Programs And Emergency Housing
A 300-megawatt data center is breaking ground in Temple, and the company building it is starting its relationship with this community the way most companies never bother to.
First Texas City Bans Data Centers as AI Growth Raises Questions Across the State
San Marcos is making headlines as the first Texas city to restrict new data centers, sparking a conversation about sustainability and community impact.
Erin Brockovich Takes On Texas Data Centers For Local Communities
Erin Brockovich is back in the spotlight, but this time, it's about the growing footprint of data centers disrupting small-town life.
Data Centers Not Welcome: More Than Half of Texans Fight Local Tech Expansion in New Survey
Imagine your peaceful neighborhood transformed into a tech hub. That’s the reality some Texans are facing, and they’re not too happy about it.
City Council Debates Big Data Center Project In McGregor
With plans for substantial data centers in the works, McGregor faces a unique crossroads between industrial ambition and local concerns.
The Huge Amount of Electricity Consumed by Central Texas Data Centers
As tech giants expand their data empires, local residents are raising alarms. Energy consumption is skyrocketing—what does that mean for everyday Texans?
How a Nearby Data Center Transformed a Central Texas Pizza Joint
In a small Texas town, a once-quiet pizza joint is now buzzing with new life, thanks to a surprising influx of construction crews.
Bell County Designs Strict New Terms to Curb Unchecked Data Center Growth
A recent workshop in Bell County revealed a growing unease about the rapid data center boom. Can local officials find a way to balance growth with community needs?