AWS says it can't restore some data stored exclusively in data centers
AWS says it can't restore some data stored exclusively in data centers across Bahrain and one UAE availability zone after Iranian drone strikes in the spring
TL;DRAWS lost some customer data in Middle East region after Iranian attacks; can't recover it.
Why it matters: Exposes risks of single-region storage; forces enterprises to rethink data redundancy strategies.

Snap introduces Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant designed
TL;DRSnap launches AI assistant for iPhones, Macs, and its AR glasses that predicts what you need.

Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers — it’s what industry
TL;DRAl Gore downplays AI data center climate concerns, focuses on industry's own safety warnings instead.
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Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
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Anthropic wants Claude to analyze your bank account and financial data
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