Monthly Archives: October 2026

@cnbc reports that this week JP Morgan Chase said on its earnings call that it is blocking all outside AI from accessing its accounts. Why? Too risky for clients and the institutions.

LibreOffice isn’t the first software company to offer No AI. What is interesting is that as globally there are calls to stop relying on major U.S. software companies, LibreOffice fills those software needs. Tech Crunch

Missoula, Montana adopted a new definition of data center before legislative action in 2027. Missoulas old definition was base don computing space per square foot. The new definition relies on what the facility does, and not how much space is dedicated to computing. The definition includes language about how the data center  processes data for third […]

Salon is over restaurant slop. What does Salon include in restaurant slop? AI menus, ghost kitchens, private equity slop. What does Salon call for? Food that is not “devoid of human authorship,” and to rectify optimization and return to specific human touch.

@financialtimes reports that OpenAi’s annualized revenue is $20 billion less than the company’s claims. The revelation stems from financial documents shared with investors.

Tech Crunch reports that Google has a metric for Space X’s space data centers. The metric? 1800 launches by Space X’s Starship and then we might be ready  for space based data centers.

Last week we talked about the veto in California for legislation to limit the use of AI glasses in spaces where there is an expectation of privacy. This week we learn Norway has proposed a ban on the use of AI recording glasses in places such as parks, beaches, schools and kindergartens. @Irishtimesnews

Maryland has a program to attract $1 billion in public and private quantum spending by 2030. This week Maryland announced that the state’s Capital of Quantum initiative is partnering with Paladin Capital Group. NextGov

Illinois Governor Executive Order creates an AI cabinet. California Governor Executive Order to ensure safety in AI innovation. Maryland Governor Executive Order for increased scrutiny for data center development scrutiny and increased transparency. Route Fifty

“Hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence tools as they submit insurance claims led to an additional $942 million in healthcare spending over a two-year period, according to an analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).” Insurance companies alluded to the situation as a one sided bloodbath that they are losing. Tech Crunch