Tech Privacy
How do you solve a problem like Flock?
In a statement to Tech Brew, Flock says that “it’s possible to search for the presence of people” but “not a biometric template.”
Tricia Crimmins is a business and tech enterprise reporter who covers the workplace, sustainability, and how federal policy affects companies. She previously covered climate tech for Morning Brew and has a Master of Science from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
AI
A week of "Dump Big Tech" protests
Demonstrations across the US this week targeted tech company headquarters, elected officials, and data center construction sites.
AI
Protests outside NYC offices of Palantir, Google denounce data centers, facial recognition tech
The events were part of weeklong anti-Big Tech demonstrations across the US.
AI
Data centers consider going nuclear
Some states want to power data centers with new nuclear reactors.
AI
The AI data center conversation is reaching fever pitch
Seventy percent of Americans don’t want data centers built in their area, per new Gallup data.
AI
Yes, your electric bill is rising. It’s not just because of data centers
Volatile natural gas prices and aging grid infrastructure are the bigger drivers of rising power costs, though data centers could still push bills higher down the road.
Tech Business
Audible’s new impermanent subscription
Critics say Audible's new, cheap subscription tier may be a trojan horse.
AI
Is OpenAI entering its e-commerce era?
OpenAI is pushing into in-chat shopping, but it still hasn't figured out sales tax compliance or how it will handle your credit card data.
Electric Vehicles
The ‘greener’ the data center, the greater the potential savings
Data centers that prioritize clean energy and efficiency can save money and foster growth.
AI
What we’re looking for at CES
Morning Brew’s new Enterprise Tech team is headed to Vegas.