The New Face of Energy: Amazon Picks Nuclear

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider, plans to invest $500 million in nuclear energy projects. This move follows similar announcements by Google and Microsoft. AWS is partnering with Virginia's Dominion Energy to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Nuclear energy, once out of favor due to safety concerns, is gaining attention due to the energy demands of generative AI. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has made it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions. Companies will now have to allow users to unsubscribe as easily as they can subscribe, aiming to prevent tricky "dark patterns" used by businesses to retain customers.

Crypto companies are pouring money into political campaigns, trying to sway congressional races. However, their ads don't focus on crypto policy, indicating a lack of actual crypto voters. This shift suggests crypto is aligning with other industries in using money to influence politics. Two Sudanese men have been charged for conducting over 35,000 cyberattacks on U.S. targets, including government agencies and major corporations. Their group, Anonymous Sudan, claims these attacks as 'hacktivism.' China is scrutinizing Intel's chips for national security concerns. Regulators might launch a review, which could negatively impact Intel's business in China. The recent tech industry slowdown and Intel’s missing the AI boom compound their troubles.

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