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Unpacking Upstate Opposition: Combatting Renewable Energy Myths
New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) has generated opposition from rural and agrarian communities where renewable energy infrastructure is proposed. Some of that opposition is fueled by misinformation about the impacts of renewable energy projects on wildlife, farmland, and property values, among other issues. This blog rebuts three of the most common […]
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Treasury Proposes Rules to Expand Outbound Tech Investment Curbs
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on October 22, 2026 that would expand the Outbound Investment Security Program, adding new technology sectors and countries of concern to the restrictions governing certain U.S. investments abroad. The proposed rule implements the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act, which Congress passed […]
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NVIDIA Details Kazakhstan GPU Deployments and Robotaxi Plans
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NVIDIA said Kazakhtelecom, Kazakhstan’s largest telecommunications company, has deployed 400 NVIDIA H200 and 480 NVIDIA B300 GPUs in Astana and Almaty, with plans to deploy more than 1,000 additional GPUs at each of two further sites next year. The figures appeared in an October 22, 2026 post bylined to NVIDIA Vice President Rev Lebaredian and […]
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Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind
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Generative artificial intelligence models are rooted in ideas of mid-20th century engineers who thought some amount of irrationality was essential for a machine that could think like a human, contends Benjamin Lindquist, an assistant professor in the MIT History Section, who holds an MIT Schwarzman College of Computing shared position with the Department of Electrical […]
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Polish Research Institute NASK, OpenAI Reach Deal on AI Safety Work
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OpenAI and Poland’s NASK National Research Institute have signed an agreement to explore collaboration on AI safety, security and technical research, OpenAI announced on October 23, 2026. OpenAI said the partnership will bring together expertise from both organizations to better understand emerging risks, strengthen safeguards, and explore how advanced AI can contribute to a more […]
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What Actually Happens When You Run a Spark Job?
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Introduction As datasets grow, processing them efficiently on a single machine can become challenging due to limitations in CPU capacity, memory, and storage throughput. Apache Spark addresses these challenges by providing a distributed data processing engine that can divide workloads into partitions and execute tasks in parallel across CPU cores and multiple machines. However, Spark […]
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Grid operator cleared of blackout cover-up allegations but investigation exposes internal concerns
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Maintaining electricity system stability is becoming increasingly complex as Britain moves towards a more decentralised energy system. An independent investigation into allegations that Britain’s electricity system operator concealed evidence of blackout risks during a June heatwave has found no evidence of wrongdoing, but raised concerns about the relationship between frontline engineers and senior management. The […]
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Applying the Right to an Effective Remedy in Malaysian Climate Litigation
Malaysia has seen minimal climate litigation to date. Indeed, only in December 2025 was the first climate litigation case in Malaysia filed, challenging a decision by several ministries claiming they lacked jurisdiction to investigate climate-washing. The lack of cases means that Malaysian courts have not had sufficient opportunity to fully canvass polluters’ remedial obligations. Nevertheless, […]
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Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Print article Share A surge in wholesale costs driven by expensive gas is responsible for nearly 90% of the rise in UK household electricity bills since 2020, reveals new analysis. The figures, shared with Carbon Brief by thinktank Nesta, show that wholesale gas costs are also behind the vast majority (77%) of the increase in […]
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New Resource: Model State and Local Laws to Manage Data Center Impacts
In the past several years, data centers have rapidly proliferated in communities around the country and have come to dominate political discourse at every level of government. Developers highlight tax revenue that data centers can generate and the jobs they bring. The President regularly argues they are necessary for economic development and national security. But […]
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Walmart Introduces Agent Profiles, Gateway for AI Shopping Agents
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Walmart announced on October 21, 2026, that it is introducing Agent Profiles, the Walmart Agent Gateway, and terms for AI agents, tools the retailer said will let customers shop with Walmart and Sam’s Club through the apps and agents they choose, with permissions, controls, and protections built in. Walmart said it currently serves customers through […]
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Meta Q3 Revenue Rises 26% as Board Approves Non-Voting Class C Stock
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Meta Platforms reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on October 21, 2026, posting revenue of $64.6 billion, up 26% from a year earlier, and announcing that its Board of Directors approved a new class of publicly listed, non-voting Class C common stock. “We hit major milestones this quarter toward delivering […]
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Tesla Posts Roughly Flat Quarterly Revenue as Operating Costs Rise
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Tesla released its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 21, 2026, reporting total revenue of $28.0 billion and GAAP operating income of $718 million in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The results cover the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and were published as the company’s Third Quarter 2026 Update, attached to the filing […]
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The Security Implications of Autonomous AI Systems: An Offensive Rigor Perspective
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From Intelligence to Authority Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering questions and generating content. Increasingly, AI systems can interpret instructions, formulate plans, select tools, and execute tasks without continuous human direction. That distinction matters. An AI system that recommends action is different from one authorized to carry it out. The difference is not necessarily intelligence […]
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Cyware Launches Last Mile AI Agents to Turn Shared Threat Intelligence Into Daily Priorities
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A threat advisory can reach a small utility in seconds. Deciding whether it matters—and what to do about it—can take far longer. Cyware is targeting that gap with Last Mile Agents, a new set of AI agents designed to turn shared cybersecurity intelligence into daily priorities for smaller organizations. Announced on October 22, the agents […]
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Fossil Fuels Are Making Household Heating Bills More Expensive
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While gas stations signs display the price of diesel to drivers every day, heating oil – a near-identical product used for home heating – is also hitting record high prices due to global conflict. But, unlike diesel, heating oil’s inflationary pressure flies under the radar since most homeowners only fill their home oil tanks two […]
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UN warns 1.5°C climate overshoot now unavoidable
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The world can no longer prevent global warming from substantially exceeding 1.5°C, according to a new United Nations assessment, which warns that current national climate commitments remain far short of the emissions reductions needed to bring temperatures back down by the end of the century. Published on 21 October, the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Emissions […]
