Should WA data centers generate their own clean energy to get tax breaks? A Washington workgroup is preparing to send recommendations to Gov. Bob Ferguson on balancing sustainability and economic goals when it comes to the AI data center building boom. But one omission has conservationists worried. Monica Nickelsburg
Will technology provide a boost to truck drivers — or will it replace them? The American economy depends on truckers. Technology is promising to transform this industry with new driver-assistance features that are meant to make the job safer and less demanding. Camila Domonoske
Here's why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop. Bobby Allyn
Transportation Department endorses crash test dummy that more closely resembles women The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men. The Associated Press
Can the power of a star lower our electric bills? Electric bills are rising. AI data centers are gobbling up power. In Everett, two fusion companies are racing to invent the world’s first economically viable nuclear fusion reactor. And investors are opening up their wallets to fund it. Joshua McNichols
Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group. Chloe Veltman
Cloudflare outage exposes reliance on a handful of Internet companies NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Betsy Cooper, a cybersecurity expert at the Aspen Institute, about this week's major Internet outage and the world's reliance on a handful of web services companies. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Is the future of trucking a better truck? Technology can make big rigs more comfortable and easier to drive. But will new tech improve drivers' jobs, or eliminate them? Camila Domonoske
Judge sides with Meta in antitrust trial, will not spin off WhatsApp and Instagram A federal judge ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit alleging that Meta had stifled competition by buying up its rivals. John Ruwitch
With increasing AI popularity, how can you make your emails sound more human? Artificial intelligence email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input.
