Monticello residents rally against proposed data centers

Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.

Minnesota AI restrictions: Protecting children and privacy
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Minnesota lawmakers are working on several bills to regulate artificial intelligence. The bills aim to address concerns about AI use in law enforcement and by children. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Minnesota lawmakers eye AI regulations
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Lawmakers are pushing for new regulations on artificial intelligence to ensure safety and ethical use in Minnesota. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more on the latest efforts.

Minnesota AI restrictions: Protecting children and privacy

Lawmakers are pushing for new regulations on artificial intelligence to ensure safety and ethical use in Minnesota.

MN lawmakers introduce AI regulations aimed at protecting children, curtailing surveillance

Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills to strictly regulate AI, citing threats to child safety and personal liberties. But a federal executive order could slow down state efforts. Learn more here:

Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal

An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.

AI pricing: Pay more than your neighbor?

Artificial intelligence is changing how prices are set at grocery stores and other businesses, and Minnesota lawmakers are stepping in to address concerns.

Trump signs Ratepayer Protection Pledge
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Trump signs the Ratepayer Protection Pledge in front of big tech executives at the White House on Wednesday, saying it will protect millions from higher electricity costs as the companies vow to create their own energy associated with data centers.

Trump outlines Ratepayer Protection Pledge
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Tech executives join President Trump to discuss the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, vowing it will help “millions of Americans keep their electric utility bills down” as companies commit to “fully cover the costs of increased electricity production” as they look to create data centers across America.

OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal

OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.

Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%

Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday. 

Trump calls for tech companies to pay for data centers
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President Trump is calling on major tech companies to pay for data centers and their electricity costs, in hopes that the costs are then passed on to consumers.

Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

Gov. Tim Walz on data center regulations
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Gov. Tim Walz weighed in moratoriums on data centers that are being considered in some Minnesota cities.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.