Let’s learn a new phrase: task reallocation. Basically, it is when AI is used for its best use and humans are used for their best use. In @mitsloan words, “ when only a small number of tasks within a role can be reallocated to AI, workers can actually benefit: They gain the capacity to focus […]
Monthly Archives: November 2025
AI Executive Order
@wired says that the President is considering an executive order to limit state AI laws. Working title: Eliminating State Law Obstruction of National AI Policy. “A draft of the order viewed by WIRED directs US Attorney General Pam Bondi to create an “AI Litigation Task Force,” whose purpose is to sue states in court for […]
AI Personhood legislation
Ohio Legislature is considering HB469 that “bars AI systems from getting married, but it also prohibits them from holding a decision-making role within a company or owning property.” How did we get here? A person in Japan allegedly wed an AI spouse. The Ohio author of the bill fears that criminal liability may be passed […]
Economic boon from data centers
New Mexico’s Economic Development Department division Director said that data centers have been an economic boon for the state. The economic benefit directly stems from the population growth, increased tax revenue and brought benefits to other businesses near data centers. Gov Tech | New Mexico Lawmakers Consider Impacts of Data Centers
Data privacy in browsing
Everyone in the U.S. will likely see browser settings that will allow users to protect their privacy by opting out of selling their data. Why? Assembly Bill 566 amends the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 by requiring all browsers to allow users to opt out of having their data sold. Common thought is that […]
$50 B data center plan
Anthropic is proposing a $50 billion plan for building data centers in the U.S. They are partnering with U.K.-based neocloud provider Fluidstack. These data centers will come online in Texas and New York in 2026. Tech Crunch | Anthropic announces $50 billion data center plan
AI disclosures
California was the first state to require disclosure of AI use. Add Utah to this list. Utah is requiring businesses regulated by the state to disclose when we interact with AI. Did Utah accomplish this with a bill? No. Utah’s Department of Commerce accomplished it by rule. @official_cybernews
Figuring out tech ratings for kids
Can a tech company use the same rating system as we see on films? Here’s a hint on how this is going: “The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter demanding that it stop using the term “PG-13,” as first reported by The Wall Street Journal.” Tech Crunch | Motion Picture Association hits […]
Hacking surveillance cameras
You know how last week we talked about a city pulling the plug on surveillance cameras? This week we learned that hackers can access these types of cameras because of a lack of multi factor log-ins by police departments. This is sounding a lot like how the Louvre’s security password was allegedly “Louvre.” Tech Crunch | Lawmakers […]
AI & data centers vs. Rising electricity costs
Sun Run Investor Relations found that 80% of consumers fear that AI and data centers will drive up electric costs. 68% are concerned that their utility provider can’t keep up with the growing energy demand in their area. 71% are concerned that their home will experience an outage in the next year due to high […]