1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (224+ words) Researchers have uncovered a network of more than 200 AI slop websites operated by a single group and spun up using basic AI prompts, according to new research shared first with Axios. Why it matters: The operators left their AI content-generation…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (208+ words) A growing number of municipalities in North Carolina are trying to block data centers from being built. Why it matters: The nation is seeing an unprecedented wave of investment into data centers as the backbone to new artificial intelligence technology....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (204+ words) Virginia isn't pausing the data center boom, but lawmakers are trying to keep residents from footing the bill for it. Why it matters: That's easier said than done. The big picture: Electricity demand is climbing fast, driven by data centers…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (171+ words) Have a phone number with a 317 area code? Hang onto it. We're almost out of them. Why it matters: Area codes are often shorthand for regional pride, and the 317 is no different. There are 317 mugs, magnets and even restaurants. The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (460+ words) We recently asked our married Charlotte readers to share where they met their current partner. Why it matters: In a city where modern dating comes with its own set of challenges, it's refreshing to hear the origins of real love…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (242+ words) Dating in Charlotte is rough. So rough, some younger daters are paying nearly $10K to skip the apps. Why it matters: One local matchmaker hopes her services will help younger singles survive a burnout-heavy dating scene and challenge the idea that…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (168+ words) A ski resort in Southern Utah is turning its chairlifts into a chance at love this Valentine's Day. State of play: Brian Head Resort is taking romance to new heights " about 10,000 feet above sea level " with speed dating on its…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (157+ words) Add Axios as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ChatGPT is testing ads for some U.S. users on both the free and Go subscription tiers, its most affordable offerings. Why it matters: It could be the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (96+ words) The onslaught of AI slop has made it easier for bad actors to game digital platforms with spam and scams designed to make money. Platforms struggle to combat spam economy The onslaught of AI slop has made it easier for…...