The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centres in the USA is encountering significant local resistance due to their immense electricity and water consumption. Communities are pushing back against the strain on resources, particularly in states like Arizona and Nebraska, where drought conditions are already prevalent.
Reform UK has announced plans to implement a graduated tax on companies employing foreign nationals, aiming to reduce National Insurance contributions for British staff. The party argues this measure would prioritise British workers and address unemployment.
Fox's acquisition of Roku aims to position the combined entity as a dominant force in US television viewing, merging live news and sports with a leading streaming platform. The $160 per share offer values Roku at $22 billion.
Anthropic has suspended access to its new Claude Fable 5 AI model after US national security authorities cited concerns regarding potential 'jailbreaking' capabilities. The decision impacts both Fable 5 and Mythos 5, restricting use for all customers, including foreign nationals, just days after public release.
