News & Articles By Belle Carter
01/19/2026
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By Belle Carter
Trump administration pushes tech giants to fund $15B power plant expansion amid AI-driven grid crisis
Surging demand from AI data centers (e.g., Virginia’s “Data Center Alley”) has overwhelmed PJM Interconnection’s aging power grid, forcing operators to “bring your own power” via on-site gas, coal or nuclear plants. PJM’s capacity auction hit $16.1 billion, with electricity prices spiking to 33 cents per kilowatt-hour—four times China’s rate—threatening U.S. competitiveness and consumer affordability. […]
01/17/2026
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By Belle Carter
Australia blocks 5 million underage social media accounts in landmark crackdown
Australia is the first country to enforce a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 16, shutting down nearly five million accounts in the first weeks. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok must implement strict age verification, including facial recognition or government ID uploads, or face fines up to A$50 million. Similar policies […]
01/12/2026
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By Belle Carter
Cyberattack targets journal that published peer-reviewed study linking COVID-19 vaccines to cancer reports
A peer-reviewed study published in Oncotarget (Jan. 3) analyzed 333 cases of new or rapidly progressing cancers post-vaccination. Days later, the journal’s website was hit by a cyberattack, rendering the study inaccessible—suspected to be deliberate censorship. A U.S. military study (1.3 million service members) found increased blood cancers post-2021 vaccine rollout. An Italian review (300,000 […]
01/11/2026
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By Belle Carter
U.K. threatens ban on Elon Musk’s X over AI-generated deepfake abuse
The British government is exploring a ban on Elon Musk’s platform X due to outrage over its AI chatbot, Grok, being used to create non-consensual deepfake images of women and children—including public figures like the Princess of Wales. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the content as “disgusting,” prompting regulators to use the Online Safety Act, […]
12/26/2025
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By Belle Carter
Two-thirds of Americans support social media ban for teens under 16, poll shows
Sixty-four percent of American voters support banning social media for children under 16, while 69% favor removing cellphones from K-12 classrooms, reflecting growing concerns over youth mental health and digital harms. Republicans show stronger support (73%) than Democrats (56%) for social media bans. Parents across political lines mirror national sentiment, with 64% endorsing restrictions. Australia’s […]
12/23/2025
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By Belle Carter
Malaysia’s AI data center boom: A strategic play amid global tech rivalry
Johor, Malaysia, has evolved from an agricultural/manufacturing region into Asia’s fastest-growing AI infrastructure hub in just three years, attracting U.S. and Chinese tech giants with over 900MW of data center capacity—a milestone Singapore took a decade to achieve. Proximity to Singapore (now facing land/energy constraints) and new cross-border economic zones make Johor a cost-effective alternative […]
12/15/2025
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By Belle Carter
Report: TSA sharing all traveler data with immigration enforcement since March
The TSA is sharing a list of all airline passengers with ICE multiple times per week, in a program that began in March. ICE cross-references these names against deportation databases, and its agents use the data—including flight details and photos—to locate and arrest individuals at airports, leading to rapid deportations. The program represents a significant […]
12/15/2025
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By Belle Carter
U.S. proposes collecting social media handles and DNA from foreign visitors
The DHS and CBP propose requiring foreign visitors under the Visa Waiver Program to disclose social media accounts, email addresses, phone numbers, biometrics (DNA, fingerprints, iris scans) and extensive family history—far beyond current requirements. Currently optional, social media disclosure would become mandatory, with photo metadata (geolocation, device info) also collected. Unlike fingerprints, DNA contains sensitive […]
12/04/2025
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By Belle Carter
India retreats on mandatory cybersecurity app after privacy uproar
India reverses mandatory pre-installation of cybersecurity app following backlash from tech companies, privacy advocates and opposition leaders, who warned the state-backed Sanchar Saathi app could enable mass surveillance under the guise of fraud prevention. The withdrawn mandate required manufacturers (Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi) to preload the app within 90 days without user opt-out, raising concerns over […]
11/24/2025
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By Belle Carter
UAE pledges $1 billion for African AI expansion amid scrutiny over Sudan conflict ties
The United Arab Emirates unveiled a $1 billion artificial intelligence (AI) initiative at the G20 summit, positioning AI as key to economic and social development. The announcement comes amid UN investigations linking Abu Dhabi to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accused of atrocities, with evidence of AI-generated propaganda and weapon supplies. UAE-Africa trade hit $107B […]
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