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A tech news roundup covering OpenAI's rebranding of data centers as 'AI Compute Campuses' amid public opposition, France's proposed internet data tax, Anthropic restricting Claude's game cloning capabilities, Microsoft's DirectX breakthrough for ray tracing, and various security and AI-related developments including Android SMS vulnerabilities and deepfake apps infiltrating app stores.
OpenAI Rebrands Data Centers as 'AI Compute Campuses'
OpenAI is launching an intentionally provocative rebranding campaign to call data centers 'AI Compute Campuses,' responding to the fact that 7 in 10 Americans don't want data centers near them. The company's policy chief is pitching the new terminology alongside messaging that these facilities, unlike traditional data centers, bring economic benefits to local communities. However, OpenAI faces challenges with reduced funding and criticism from industry figures including Elon Musk over Sam Altman's controversial comments about PC RAM.
- OpenAI rebranding data centers as 'AI Compute Campuses' after midterm elections
- 70% of Americans oppose having data centers near them according to Gallup poll
- OpenAI's funding cut from $30 billion to $20 billion after raising only $11 billion
- Sam Altman criticized for suggesting PC RAM would be better in data centers
" the people deserve to have their RAM too "
" Elon would like you to have your RAM. He just would also like you to mail it to Tennessee. "
France's Proposed Internet Data Tax
France's National Assembly voted to approve a controversial amendment that would tax tech platforms 5.5 euros per 100 gigabytes of data sent to French users, potentially generating 10 billion euros annually. The proposal faces significant pushback, with even some MPs who voted for it opposing it, including one who claims to have voted yes by accident. Critics argue the tax's implementation is unclear and would disproportionately affect smaller French tech companies.
- France approved amendment taxing tech platforms 5.5 euros per 100 gigs of data to French users
- Tax projected to generate 10 billion euros annually
- MP who cast tie-breaking vote claims he voted yes by accident
- Critics say about half the tax would hit smaller French tech companies
- Amendment faces another vote and multiple additional approval steps
" Oh, merde. "
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