New technology

A boundary-pushing array of new crypto ventures have reached the stock market, enticing investors and leading to more risk taking. Source link

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses. Source link

The U.S. Tech Force is aiming to hire about 1,000 top-level technical employees and supervisors to join federal agencies and work on projects related to artificial intelligence and modernization. Source link

The data centers used for work on artificial intelligence can cost tens of billions to build. Tech giants are finding ways to avoid being on the hook for some of those costs. Source link

Lightspeed Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture firm, has amassed more than $9 billion to invest in artificial intelligence. That is its biggest haul. Source link

Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week. Source link

“I’m told that Australian teens, in preparation for this ban, have been exchanging phone numbers with each other.” Source link

Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump. Source link

The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Source link

A new technology release from OpenAI is supposed to top what Google recently produced. It also shows OpenAI is engaged in a new and more difficult competition. Source link