US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
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Noah Williams
282 STORIESNoah tracks artificial intelligence, privacy, open technology, clean energy systems and responsible innovation.
Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup
A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.
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The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy 'super app' launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
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Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company's AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Leaks, Data Breaches and Ransom Notes: The Worst Hacks of 2026 So Far
From the massive DOGE data breach and compromised critical infrastructure to hacked federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
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Butter Late Than Never: Paris Gets Its First Boutique Entirely Dedicated to Butter
From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann, France knows a thing or two about butter. Now its capital has a shop dedicated entirely to it — and some of the varieties may surprise you.
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