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New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators

Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.

Oracle Sends Force Majeure Notice on its New Mexico Stargate Data Center

The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.

Meta's Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it's tapping into a much newer trend

Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.

Google Photos 'Clueless'-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS

The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.

ElevenLabs' CEO on margins, IPO timing, and telling customers they're talking to a bot

ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.

Stanford removes AI-altered photo that replaced Hispanic student with Black woman

Going to school in Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence is everywhere, Stanford University senior Billy Ramirez said. But he never expected to be deleted by it.

Google's First Suncatcher Orbital Data Center Test Launches October 1

Google’s experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.

OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach

“There will obviously be legal consequences,” prime minister promises.

Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you

Google says the AI-calling feature will first be available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who pay for a Gemini subscription.

Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law

The incident is the first known breach to affect a government agency, and Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable.

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