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AI-driven chip shortage slowing efforts to get world online: GSMA

AI-driven chip shortage slowing efforts to get world online: GSMA

A memory chip crunch fuelled by the artificial intelligence boom is hindering efforts to bring more people online worldwide, the head of the GSMA telecoms industry association told AFP. An estimated 2.2 billion people -- around a quarter of the global population -- were not connected to the internet at all

Proposed AI data centers raise concerns from Montanans

Proposed AI data centers raise concerns from Montanans

The AI data center industry is making its way into Montana, raising a slew of concerns for many residents. Last Monday, the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) held a panel discussion at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center to discuss environmental and ethical issues surrounding the presence of AI data centers

Brick Testman brutally framemogged by UM frat leader

Brick Testman brutally framemogged by UM frat leader

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. What was scheduled as a morale-positive livestream outside of Montana Hall on Wednesday quickly turned into a disaster when MSU President Brick Testman

Indonesia summons Google, Meta for 'not complying' with teen social media ban: minister

Indonesia summons Google, Meta for 'not complying' with teen social media ban: minister

Indonesia issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with a social media ban for under-16s that entered into force over the weekend, the communications minister said. In a video posted on Instagram late Monday, Minister Meutya Hafid said "the government is sending summons

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media ban, accusing the big tech companies on Tuesday of "failing to obey" the world-leading laws. Australia in December banned under-16s from a raft of the world'

EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult content

EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult content

The European Union accused four pornographic platforms on Thursday of allowing children to access adult content in breach of digital rules, putting the companies at risk of large fines. At the same time, Brussels also launched a separate wide-ranging probe into Snapchat over suspicions it is failing to adequately

US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink

US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink

With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world -- especially in the United States -- are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink. Despite being banned, billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system has gained ground in Iran thanks