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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2026-01-23 > premature-to-discuss-lifting-restrictions-uncertainty-over-floridas-tiktok-ban-following-us-sale

‘Premature to discuss lifting restrictions': Uncertainty over Florida’s TikTok ban following US sale

‘Premature to discuss lifting restrictions': Uncertainty over Florida’s TikTok ban following US sale1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (974+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. " What will happen to Florida's ban on TikTok now that there's a U.S.-China deal? Nobody is saying, but it might be too soon for students and government workers to expect to be able to open their "FYP" on…...

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wlrn.org > news-in-brief > 2025-12-15 > fort-lauderdale-internet-access

Fort Lauderdale project aims to expand internet access to underserved areas

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (121+ words) A new program in Fort Lauderdale aims to expand internet access to residents in underserved areas. The city commission announced a one-year pilot project with Slice Wireless Solutions Inc. to expand its wireless connection network. The program will offer free…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2025-12-11 > florida-lawmakers-get-presentation-on-ai-data-centers

Florida lawmakers get presentation on AI data centers

Florida lawmakers get presentation on AI data centers1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (303+ words) As part of the Florida House's "AI Week", lawmakers received a presentation about the infrastructure for AI data centers in Florida. The state currently does not have massive AI data centers to the scale of ones grabbing national attention in…...

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wlrn.org > government-politics > 2025-12-09 > energy-officials-tell-florida-lawmakers-theyre-aware-of-the-unpopularity-of-ai-data-centers

Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers

Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (545+ words) How unpopular are new data centers being designed to help train and run artificial intelligence models around the United States? On Monday, six Florida organizations signed a letter sent to Congress by more than 200 other groups calling for a national…...

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wlrn.org > npr-breaking-news > 2025-12-09 > environmental-groups-call-for-a-moratorium-on-data-center-construction

Environmental groups call for a moratorium on data center construction

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (60+ words) An environmental group is leading a call for Congress to place a moratorium on the construction of new data centers used to power artificial intelligence. Environmental groups call for a moratorium on data center construction An environmental group is leading…...

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wlrn.org > light > arts-culture > 2025-12-04 > art-ai-tiktok-algorithms-pop-culture

From TikTok to AI Art: Algorithms are splintering pop culture, changing how we connect and create

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (52+ words) The way people discover content, like music and art, is changing fast. AI-powered recommendation algorithms are creating fragmented social media feeds, carving pop culture into tiny, personalized ... From TikTok to AI Art: Algorithms are splintering pop culture, changing how we…...

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wlrn.org > npr-breaking-news > 2025-11-24 > what-teens-in-new-jersey-think-about-schools-cell-phone-restrictions

What teens in New Jersey think about schools' cell phone restrictions

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (85+ words) Many states and school districts now ban or restrict the use of cell phones in schools. But what do the kids think about this? Student journalists in New Jersey brought this question to their classmates and teachers. What teens in…...

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wlrn.org > news-in-brief > 2025-11-19 > palm-beach-sheriffs-office-warn-about-an-old-phone-text-message-scam-with-a-new-twist

Palm Beach Sheriff's Office warn about an old phone/text message scam with a new twist

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (168+ words) The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of a sophisticated phone scam that is once again circulating, with a dangerous new variation that directly targets victims' bank accounts. The scam involves individuals impersonating either FBI agents or bank…...

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wlrn.org > npr-breaking-news > 2025-11-12 > how-ending-the-digital-equity-act-has-disrupted-programs-to-help-people-get-online

How ending the Digital Equity Act has disrupted programs to help people get online

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (459+ words) JOSEPH ARIELA: So this page is what we call the home page. This is where you can sort of navigate to anything you need to do on GroupMe. The main thing we can see is that over here, we have…...

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wlrn.org > npr-breaking-news > 2025-11-12 > with-increasing-ai-popularity-how-can-you-make-your-emails-sound-more-human

With increasing AI popularity, how can you make your emails sound more human?

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (66+ words) Artificial intelligence email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input. With increasing AI popularity, how can you make your emails sound more human? Artificial intelligence email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input. But…...