Google looked at Earth and wanted more cloud
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TL;DRBig tech companies are offering more money to towns to build AI data centers nearby.
Why it matters: Data center power demands are rising; how companies negotiate local support shapes infrastructure costs and energy policy.
Should US Open-Weight AI Labs 'Distill' Frontier Models Too?
TL;DRDebate over whether US should regulate AI model distillation like China does.
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TL;DRChinese optical chip maker Ligent plans $727M Hong Kong IPO following competitor's larger debut.
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