Many professionals take continuing education. Let’s add etiquette classes This type of training is needed now more than ever, as the American workplace gets more and more diverse The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centers boom amid water and power fears Civil rights groups in South Africa are calling for a pause on building more data centers until their use of water, land and electricity is investigated The Independent UK · Sep 4
Pressure on John Swinney as SNP MSP says data centre moratorium ‘needs consideration’ PRESSURE is building on the Scottish Government to back a moratorium on hyperscale data centres after an SNP MSP said it should be given “serious… The National (Scotland) · Sep 3
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says French restrictions on US software are ‘backfiring’ Palantir CEO Alex Karp said on Wednesday French restrictions limiting government use of US-made software were proving counterproductive. His comments followed France’s decision to replace Palantir with domestic provider ChapsVision at intelligence agency DGSI over data sovereignty concerns. Karp said Europe’s regulatory environment was hurting competitiveness. France 24 · Sep 2
Campaigners slam plans for Greenock data centre on site owned by billionaire brothers CAMPAIGNERS have hit out at plans for a huge data centre at a site owned by billionaire businessmen James and Sandy Easdale ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 31
Tiny Scottish village of 200 homes in Auchtertool, Fife, fights plans for world’s second-largest data centre covering more than 100 football pitches; 1,600 objections pile up, residents fear it could dwarf their community Residents of Auchtertool, Fife, are fighting plans for the world’s second-largest data centre, which would cover more than 100 football pitches beside their 200-home village. More than 1,600 objections have been lodged, while locals fear the vast development could transform their quiet rural community and bring concerns over noise, heat,… The Times of India · Aug 31
Billionaire brothers submit plans for huge AI data centre in Scottish valley PLANS have been submitted for a huge 80,000-square-metre data centre at a site owned by billionaire businessmen James and Sandy Easdale ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 30
Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use The Guardian - AU · Aug 25
Thailand needs central data centre authority, NESDC says Thailand needs to set up a central authority to oversee data centres to ensure investments in the sector create jobs and support economic growth, the National Economic and Social Development Council said on Monday. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Inside London's data centres boom and the fierce local battles being waged around their future How London quietly became Europe’s largest data centre market Evening Standard · Aug 23
Micron commits $10 billion to new US-based Research Labs — Boise hub to target post-DRAM and NAND technologies and packaging Micron's Research Labs to bring together the company's own research with research by customers, partners, universities, startups, and government organizations to develop pre-competitive IP for next-generation memory technologies. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 21
Council leader steps in after Duke gets private £2bn data centre lobby meeting A SCOTTISH council leader has stepped in to invite campaigners opposed to a £2 billion data centre to meet all elected members – after a private… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
76 jobs at Scottish tech firm safeguarded as government announces £1.9m grant MORE than 70 jobs at a trailblazing tech firm in Fife have been safeguarded after the Scottish Government awarded the company a £1.9 million grant… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Minister claims AI data centres could have 'renewable upside benefits' AN SNP minister has claimed there are “renewable upside benefits” to data centres despite the Scottish Government intervening in several… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’
AAP · Aug 19 Competition watchdog raids Aussie tech giant's offices An embattled Australian tech giant is again making headlines for all the wrong reasons after the competition watchdog executed a warrant at its offices.
The Times of India · Aug 18 A former BlackRock employee ordered 10,000 pairs of socks for $100,000 to test a business idea; her startup later raised $2 million and reached Shark Tank A former BlackRock employee took a $100,000 gamble on socks after deciding to test whether consumers would actually buy her idea. Allison Strumeyer, who co-founded sock brand Doublesoul with her husband Ben, ordered 10,000 pairs as an initial test of the business. Rather than immediately leaving her corporate career, she…
Benzinga · Aug 17 a16z Partner Asks Why California Politicians ‘Want to Push Away Startups,’ Says State Already Lost Tesla and SpaceX HQs ‘Due to Political Shenanigans’ Andreessen Horowitz partner Josh Elman criticized California politicians over policies he says could drive startups and founders out of the state, pointing to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) previous headquarters moves as California debates a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth.
Benzinga · Aug 17 Mark Cuban Calls Ro Khanna's Founder Tax Plan 'Insane,' Bill Ackman Warns Government Could Garnish Your Wages for Life Billionaires Mark Cuban and Bill Ackman criticized a plan from Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) that would let illiquid startup founders pledge their shares to the government in exchange for a loan to cover their tax bills, warning it could leave founders drowning in debt or hand the government ownership stakes…
Cycling Weekly · Aug 13 Raleigh and Lapierre owner declared bankrupt, potential sale to Irish company on horizon Accell Group started insolvency proceedings last week
Roll Call · Aug 12 The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready? TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — Tucked in a deep-red district in West Virginia, two tiny tourist towns rest high up in the Allegheny Mountains along the Blackwater River, nestled alongside grand waterfalls, winding hollows and scenic overlooks. And soon, 10,000 acres between the towns of Thomas and Davis and spanning into…
France 24 · Aug 11 Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow.
Cycling News · Aug 10 Parent company of Lapierre and Raleigh initiates insolvency proceedings, putting major brands at risk The future of Picnic-PostNL’s bike supplier is uncertain in the middle of the race season
The Independent UK · Aug 10 British defence startup building missile interceptors hits £2.5bn valuation - just two years after launching Cambridge Aerospace develops interceptor systems to use against drones
AAP · Aug 9 Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators ASIC investigations has led to a surge in bans or licence cancellations for businesses and financial managers in the past financial year.