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Palm Beach County residents only want one answer on data center: No
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (1763+ words) The meeting started to go south about 25 minutes in, as Deputy County Engineer Joanne Keller talked about regional road projects. The 400 people packing the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center came to hear " and be heard " about the Project Tango data…...
The meet-cute is alive and well: Your stories of finding love and friendship
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1162+ words) Meaningful connections can happen anytime and anywhere. A late run to the gas station. A midday visit to the dog park. Maybe the quiet corner of a house party. With Valentine's Day around the corner, couples all around South Florida…...
Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
3+ week, 5+ day ago (687+ words) As a consortium of investors led by Oracle's Larry Ellison took control of TikTok's U.S. business, users accused the app of throttling videos about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and posts related to the fatal…...
‘Premature to discuss lifting restrictions': Uncertainty over Florida’s TikTok ban following US sale
1+ mon, 1+ week 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…...
Fort Lauderdale project aims to expand internet access to underserved areas
2+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Florida lawmakers get presentation on AI data centers
2+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers
2+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Environmental groups call for a moratorium on data center construction
2+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Gen Z turns the quarter-zip into TikTok's coolest menswear staple
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (451+ words) Steve, can't help but notice you're sporting a quarter-zip today. Very nice. MARTIN: Do you mind if I ask - how many do you have? MARTIN: But - so guess what? You might just be a Gen Z style icon because they…...
From TikTok to AI Art: Algorithms are splintering pop culture, changing how we connect and create
2+ mon, 4+ 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…...