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wvtm13.com > article > take-a-tour-of-the-dc-blox-data-center-in-birmingham > 70931036

Take a tour of the DC BLOX data center in Birmingham

7+ hour, 33+ min ago  (304+ words) Take a tour of the DC BLOX data center in Birmingham'WVTM Proposed artificial intelligence factory and data center projects in Birmingham and Bessemer have been the subject of controversy among residents We have several data centers already in the Birmingham…...

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wvtm13.com > article > instagram-youtube-social-media-addiction-trial > 70846710

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (536+ words) A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. The decision came after more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days and…...

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wvtm13.com > article > amazon-big-spring-sale-2026-deals > 70843057

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1+ week, 3+ day ago  (13+ words) Major spring sale will last for seven days. Here are the best deals'WVTM...

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wvtm13.com > article > will-data-centers-drive-up-costs > 70335143

Energy secretary says data centers don’t raise your power bill; critics disagree

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (594+ words) As the White House backs rapid data-center growth, the energy secretary says costs won't rise. But advocates and researchers warn that demand is pressuring grids and bills. As data centers continue to expand across the United States, a debate has…...

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wvtm13.com > article > map-data-centers-us > 70286300

Get the Facts: More data centers are popping up across the US. What are they?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (439+ words) The development of data centers has boomed in recent years, with the United States accounting for about half of the world's data center capacity. There are nearly 4,000 data centers across the U.S., according to a Get the Facts Data Team analysis....

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wvtm13.com > article > ai-romance-scams-deepfake > 70315255

Men are more likely to fall for this scam. Here's how to spot the red flags

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (685+ words) Expert undercover reporter reveals red flags to spot a scammer. Online dating can be challenging enough, but scammers are using artificial intelligence to sound more charming and believable. Americans lost more than $672 million from romance scams in 2024, according to a…...

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wvtm13.com > article > ivey-backs-bills-surrounding-utility-costs-amid-data-center-plans > 70315064

Ivey backs bills surrounding utility costs amid data center plans

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (124+ words) Three bills backed by Gov. Kay Ivey are under consideration in the Alabama Legislature as part of what she calls an "affordability protection plan" aimed at keeping utility costs stable as data centers expand across the state. Data centers require…...

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wvtm13.com > article > verizon-outage-first-responders-customers-emergency-911-homewood-alabama > 70004984

How to be prepared for emergency during future network outages

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (215+ words) It's hard to think about going even just few minutes without checking your phone, but an extended Verizon network outage on Wednesday made it harder to call 911 if you have an emergency. Chief Brandon Broadhead with the Homewood Fire Department…...

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wvtm13.com > article > alabama-birmingham-city-council-data-center-ai-technology-environment > 69992999

Birmingham city council delays vote on temporary data center application pause to follow protocol

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (335+ words) Technology experts warn AI and data centers aren't going anywhere any time soon. That's leaving city officials across the country to make some tough decisions about how this technology will affect their communities, and Birmingham is no different. The city…...

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wvtm13.com > article > att-data-breach-settlement-claim-cash > 68132705

Rossen Reports: How to claim your AT&T settlement money

6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (94+ words) If you were an AT&T customer between 2015 and 2023, you might be eligible for part of a $177 million settlement over a data breach. AT&T is paying out a $177 million settlement after a massive data breach exposed customer names, addresses…...