Google looked at Earth and wanted more cloud
Google Says It Will Replenish More Water Than It Uses At Data Centers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 9to5Google: There's been a lot of pushback in recent months around the impact of AI data centers on local communities, with the use of water being a key issue for many. Google, in an expansion of its "water stewardship" programs, is…

Sources say xAI used Claude models for distillation and training
SpaceX's AI lab has had a chaotic year so far, churning through leaders and staff before bringing in outside help in an effort to catch up to Anthropic in coding.

Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Altman treats ChatGPT
Florida is the first US state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman personally over risks to minors, missing age checks, and inadequate safety investment. The 83-page complaint treats ChatGPT as a product subject to liability and threatens billions in penalties. The legal approach…