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U.S. Oil Drilling Continues to Inch Upward
U.S. oil and gas drilling activity increased this week, with total active rigs rising to 603, up 56 from the prior year, driven primarily by gains in oil drilling operations.
To win over locals, data centers pump $340M into rural Texas projects
Data center companies have invested over $343 million in rural Texas communities through donations and infrastructure projects, apparently seeking to build public support amid widespread opposition to facility development.
Mum blamed for baby’s death at Telford hospital calls for change in NHS
A couple whose infant daughter died at an NHS hospital following preventable care failures has partnered with the trust to develop a compassionate care initiative aimed at improving patient treatment across the health service.
A mother-daughter quest to find fellow members of an ultra-rare genetic community
A mother investigates Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome, a genetic condition affecting her daughter, by meeting the syndrome’s founders and tracking down members of the ultra-rare community of 337 known cases worldwide.
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Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server resets, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition
AI industry leaders propose coordinating to slow development pace and set safety standards, but critics warn this amounts to seeking antitrust exemptions without credible safeguards or enforcement mechanisms.
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, says governments are nearing a critical decision point on AI regulation similar to the Covid pandemic response, citing recent safety incidents as catalysts for action.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in public offices and service centres, with local councils already restricting the technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the tech company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, citing “inadequate” safeguards against AI-generated fake imagery used for harassment.
Amazon doesn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent
Meta’s Muse AI agent has been blocked from shopping on Amazon, with the e-commerce giant citing unauthorized access and privacy concerns over the agent’s browsing and credential-handling practices.
U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants
A new automotive analyst report predicts Chinese cars will not enter the U.S. market by 2030 due to tariffs and political resistance, while hybrid vehicles are expected to surge to 34% market share.
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
American Airlines reports that 30% of its seats generate half its revenue, prompting the airline and competitors to reconfigure planes with more premium cabins to capitalize on higher-spending passengers.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell talks growth opportunities, possible international expansion
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell highlighted the company’s momentum through streaming partnerships and an upcoming “Days of Thunder” sequel starring Tom Cruise, while expressing openness to international expansion.
Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria defines event strategy as streamer eyes more live sports
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria outlined the streamer’s live sports strategy as focused on creating “event” moments, drawing comparisons between tentpole NFL games and cultural moments like concerts and world championships.
Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Barclays is requiring staff to work in the office at least three days weekly starting next month, prompting union demands for concessions including exemptions and compensation for travel costs.
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
General Motors unveiled new V-8 engines for its 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, intensifying competition with Ford and Ram as EV sales disappoint and regulatory incentives decline.