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HB 2992 seeks to mitigate rising energy costs due to Oklahoma data center developments - Newson6.com
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (785+ words) The Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Act, filed by Rep. Brad Boles, would protect Oklahomans from rising energy costs associated with proposed data centers across the state. State Representative Brad Boles (R) has filed House Bill 2992, which would protect Oklahomans from rising…...
What we know about a new data center being targeted for Claremore - Newson6.com
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (715+ words) Claremore is being considered as a possible location for a new data center, a project city leaders and developers say could bring economic benefits, but one that some residents say raises environmental and transparency concerns. Developers say the facility would…...
Oklahoma leaders say behind-the-meter law protects ratepayers from data center costs
3+ week, 6+ day ago (335+ words) Oklahoma lawmakers explain how a state law aims to keep AI-driven data centers from driving up electricity costs for consumers. State lawmakers and the governor say a law passed last year is designed to prevent large data centers and artificial…...
Oklahoma Attorney General launches new phase of robocall crackdown
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (238+ words) Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the next phase of Oklahoma's crackdown on illegal robocalls. In a press release from Drummond's office, the attorney general says the sweeps will now include four of the nation's largest voice providers. Working with…...
Proposed Sand Springs data center sparks concerns, prompts 2 community meetings
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (431+ words) A proposed data center in Sand Springs has sparked concerns among residents, leading to two community meetings to address issues such as water usage, noise, and traffic. Two separate meetings were held in Sand Springs to address a proposed data…...
Cloudflare Outage: X, ChatGPT report widespread problems
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (177+ words) If you want to live and be informed, reach out to News On 6, covering Tulsa and all of Oklahoma. We have the breaking news just waiting for your involvement. Cloudflare Outage: X, ChatGPT report widespread problems Outages across multiple platforms,…...
What are TOAD attacks and how can you protect your money from them?
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (375+ words) Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are using more sophisticated tactics to steal personal information and money, and a growing method relies on phone contact rather than links or email. The approach is known as a TOAD attack, short for Telephone…...
USPS ‘Operation Santa’ now accepting holiday wish letters
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (142+ words) Monday, September 15th 2025, 11:16 am The holiday season is inching closer the U.S. Postal Service is once again opening its Operation Santa program. Families in need can send letters to USPS sharing their Christmas wishes. Volunteers across the country can adopt those letters…...
What is the Kik app and how did it become so popular? | News On 6 explains
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) Thursday, August 21st 2025, 4:43 pm Kik is available on both iOS and Android devices, with messages being transmitted over Wi-Fi or data, rather than SMS. Kik is very easy to use, and because it doesn't require a phone number, users can register…...
YouTube tests AI age verification system to limit minors’ access to content
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (187+ words) Wednesday, August 13th 2025, 10:02 am YouTube will begin testing an artificial intelligence-powered age-verification system in the United States on Wednesday, aiming to better distinguish between adults and minors based on the kinds of videos they watch. If flagged as under 18, users will…...