New York attorney general says office monitoring ballot scanning issue in Westchester

The Hill - Nov 3, 2026

Voting machines across polling sites in Westchester County, N.Y., experienced widespread problems Tuesday after ballot scanners stopped accepting votes, according to state officials. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) sought to reassure voters after the mishap. "My office is monitoring this issue with scanners in Westchester and is in touch with the state and...

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OpenAI rebrands data centers as 'compute campuses,' unveils new framework

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OpenAI unveiled a new framework Thursday for building data centers, which it appears to be rebranding as "compute campuses" following the recent groundswell of opposition to the server warehouses powering the AI boom. The ChatGPT maker said it is committed to paying the full cost of electricity and infrastructure associated with its projects while providing...

NASA telescope reenters Earth’s atmosphere

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Chamber of Progress circulates tech 'to-do list' for Democrats

Nov 5, 2026

Chamber of Progress circulates tech 'to-do list' for Democrats

The center-left technology policy group Chamber of Progress is laying out its policy priorities for Democrats, as the party prepares to take back control of the House and Senate next year. In a memo sent Wednesday and first reported by The Hill, Chamber of Progress urges Democratic lawmakers to focus on consumer protection, economic opportunity...

Voters fiercely reject data centers

Nov 5, 2026

Voters fiercely reject data centers

Fierce pushback to data centers helped carry Democrats to victory in key races across the nation this week, and where the centers were explicitly on the ballot, they lost overwhelmingly. Midterm voters rejected industry-backed candidates and overwhelmingly backed resolutions to halt data center construction, dealing a major blow to the sector.  Election Day marked perhaps...

Prediction markets foresaw Democratic dominance in midterm elections 

Nov 4, 2026

Prediction markets foresaw Democratic dominance in midterm elections 

A dominant performance by Democrats in this week's midterm elections created a political earthquake, shifting the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and offering a clear view of voter frustration with President Trump and his party.   But most of Tuesday's results were foretold in the hours before polls closed. Online prediction market platforms, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, have proven capable in recent...

Democrats eye Big Tech after midterm wins

Nov 4, 2026

Democrats eye Big Tech after midterm wins

Democrats are making commitments to make artificial intelligence regulation and the investigation of companies a key priority as they prepare to take control of the House and Senate after Tuesday night's election sweep. Shortly after news broke that Democrats secured a House majority, Democratic Rep. Greg Casar (Texas) said his party "must make it a...

Musk jokes about GOP losses after spending big in midterms

Nov 4, 2026

Musk jokes about GOP losses after spending big in midterms

Tech mogul Elon Musk joked about the GOP's steep losses early Wednesday, after spending more than $442 million boosting Republicans in the midterm elections. Democrats swept control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, winning competitive races across the board and even ousting Republicans in several races viewed as long shots. "Guess my election-interfering space...

Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI

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Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI

Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to using artificial intelligence, the tech giant said Tuesday. The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology...

Big Tech, environmental groups in talks for potential data center framework

Nov 3, 2026

Big Tech, environmental groups in talks for potential data center framework

Environmental activists and Big Tech appear to be working jointly on a framework for data center development, according to a document reviewed by The Hill. The document states that the organizations are part of a “Responsible Data Center Development Collaborative” that seeks to create a “common national framework for responsible data development.” The apparent strange...

Binance says malicious code, fake job interview led to $6.3B hack

Nov 3, 2026

Binance says malicious code, fake job interview led to $6.3B hack

Binance said Tuesday that a $6.3 billion hack of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange was the result of a "multi-stage campaign," including a malicious software download and a fake job interview. Hackers, whom both the FBI and outside analysts have linked to North Korea, moved billions of dollars' worth of crypto out of Binance wallets...

ChatGPT provided Democracy Works info to voters more than 16 million times this cycle 

Nov 3, 2026

ChatGPT provided Democracy Works info to voters more than 16 million times this cycle 

OpenAI’s ChatGPT gave users Election Day and voting information more than 16 million times this midterm cycle through a partnership with the nonprofit Democracy Works. As of Tuesday afternoon, OpenAI reported that ChatGPT pulled more than 16.5 million times from Democracy Works, a nonprofit that partners with technology firms to provide real-time, accurate information about...

North Korea calls US accusation over Binance heist a 'provocation'

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North Korea calls US accusation over Binance heist a 'provocation'

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