Musk’s Boring Co. Negotiates Underground Transit Corridor in Houston
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. held talks with the city of Houston about building an underground transit corridor through the center of the Texas metropolis https://t.co/C1188zAcYQ
Fewer TSA Agents, yet Lines Stay Short with Precheck
I traveled this week and went through four airports. I used TSA precheck and Clear. I saw no unually long standard lines. However, it was apparent that there were fewer TSA agents.
FERC Chair Urges Tech Firms to Power AI Data Centers
The @FERC chairman publicly prodded tech companies on Thursday to engage more as they race to power a massive buildout of AI data centers. https://t.co/S9mmfJEQsk via @axios https://t.co/BIishr9Acl
Cuba's Renewable Push Stymied by U.S. Sanctions
I don’t think people understand how much work Cuba is actually putting towards transitioning their grid to run on renewables. They don’t want to rely on their old thermoelectric system. But US sanctions force it upon them.
Governments Won’t Embrace Digital Payments Anytime Soon
"You'd be crazy to assume that governments will be adopting payments in the next couple of years." https://t.co/meE1SvxnF0
AI Governance Rises Globally—Readiness No Longer Optional
48 hours this week: US: constitutional protections for AI outputs. Europe: enforceable compliance requirements. Scotland: five-year national AI strategy. Three continents. One conversation. The governance infrastructure is being built. Your company's readiness isn't a factor.
Priority Networks Keep Rural Responders Connected in Crises
In rural and edge-of-coverage areas, limited capacity makes every connection count. Priority network access can help emergency teams maintain command and visibility when conditions are at their most challenging. Solutions like @T_Priority are designed to support responders operating in those environments, helping...
National Hurricane Center Expands Services Despite Budget Cuts
Great to see all these new National Hurricane Center features and services... I thought their budget was getting gutted?? I guess it all worked out. https://t.co/Pg10sCbvOn
Historic Turning Point in Protecting Children Online
This week marks a seismic shift in the fight to protect children online — one that history will record as a turning point. 🧵 https://t.co/EbLuef1F62
Nebraska Pushes Bill for Energy Storage, Data Centers
Nebraska advances energy storage and data centre-focused bill #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/BqundVHw3F
Built‑in Cyber Defense Keeps Public Safety Communications Uninterrupted
In public safety, cyber security can’t be an add-on. It needs to be designed into the network. @T_Priority on T-Mobile’s 5G network isolates threat traffic at the network layer, so priority communications stay secure. Resilience should be built in, not bolted on....
Oracle Secures Disproportionate Power on Trump’s PCAST Council
The announcement of Trump's PCAST council looks like a who's who of Silicon Valley, Zuckerberg, Huang, Brin, Su. But the most surprising detail to me: Oracle has two seats at a 13-person table. Larry Ellison and Safra Catz give Oracle more...
Parents Demand Stricter Social Media Duties, Section 230 Reform
Outside the LA courthouse parents who say social media addiction killed their children outline the policies they want to come as a result of this legal win: - Senate version of KOSA w/ strong duty of care - Reform/repeal Section 230 - Age...
Ripple Partners with Singapore Central Bank to Test RLUSD
NEW: Ripple joins Singapore central bank’s BLOOM initiative to test RLUSD for programmable cross-border trade settlements https://t.co/ucOB11gheA
NYC Open Data Powers Updated Dog Name Game
In honor of NYC #OpenDataWeek @CodeForAnc updated the dog name game with NYC #dog #opendata. #NewYork https://t.co/9Jh4P6rLp1
Palantir, Anduril Building Software for Trump's Golden Dome Shield
Palantir $PLTR and Anduril are part of the group developing software to run President Trump’s planned Golden Dome antimissile shield - WSJ
State Launches Solar Sharer, Saves Households up to $1,000
State unveils its own “solar sharer” offer, promises bill savings of up to $1,000 a year #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/VVaDCepIwK https://t.co/gGDzsWox1U
Minnesota Moves to Regulate E‑Motos, Not E‑Bikes
E-moto "bikes" may be regulated in Minnesota soon. A new bill defines what an e-moto is and then requires licensing and insurance; sets an age limit of 15 and above; restricts where they can operate; requires a driver's license; and...
Bendable Concrete Promises Safer Buildings in Earthquakes
#WhatsNext? Bendable concrete. Will provide some needed flexibility to structures in earthquake zones. Designed to limit damage to buildings. (Quick Take) #NewMaterials #PublicSafety #Technology https://t.co/g2LlLxqsgB
China Deploys Drones for High‑Rise Firefighting
China Unveils #Drone Firefighting Tech for High-Rise Rescue and Fire Control by @MarchUnofficial #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/ThRlMiuOMj
CFTC Forms Innovation Task Force to Regulate Crypto, AI
JUST IN: 🚨 CFTC launches Innovation Task Force to create clear rules for crypto, blockchain, AI, and prediction market innovations https://t.co/YCAYilyiso
China Deploys Autonomous Spherical Police Robot
China Unveils High-Speed Spherical Police #Robot Capable of Netting Criminals Autonomously by @Rainmaker1973 #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/xA0m1PRrQv
Amazon, Lidl Team with UK to Boost Solar Panel Sales
Amazon and Lidl are working with the UK government to clear the way to sell plug-in solar panels for the first time. In response to the conflict in Iran, which sent fossil fuel prices soaring, the UK Department for Energy Security...
Robots Detect Microscopic Rail Flaws, Prevent Outages
Railway maintenance is becoming precise, fast, and increasingly automated. In China, a robot is now repairing track cracks at up to 10,000 RPM, while detecting flaws as small as 0.1 mm. That level of accuracy changes the game. Instead of reacting to visible damage, systems...
1ha Solar and Battery Powers Remote Indigenous Communities
There's 1000-1500 MWh/year (varies by location) Back of envelope: ~3MWh day from 600kW Add a 2MWh battery, and we're done https://t.co/bwagWj8doa
India’s Digital Infrastructure Thrives on Public‑Private Collaboration
MyPoV: @_RituSingh interviewing legendary CEO @Bajaj_Finserv @sanjivrbajaj He’s talking about how strong the digital public infrastructure is in India from payments to wealth management. The Indian government has strong private public cooperation @IndiasporaForum #IndiasporaForum
EU Child Abuse Detection Rules Lapse Before 2026 Law
EU lawmakers have days to act. On 3 April, the rules allowing platforms to detect and remove child sexual abuse material expire — and permanent legislation won't be finalised until July 2026 at the earliest. We have been here before. 🧵...
Sweden Trials eRoadArlanda: Charging EVs on the Move
Sweden Tests eRoadArlanda Electrified Road That Charges #EVs While Driving by @_fluxfeeds #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/beRq3hfFwZ
Ann Arbor to Launch Its Own Clean Energy Utility
Ann Arbor, Michigan, prepares to launch its own clean energy utility #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/BKweRPU2zr
Illinois Probes Data Center Cost Consumer Protections
Illinois regulators launch investigation into consumer protection against data center costs #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/aw3WBbqTms
Human ATC Errors Cost Lives; Automation Needed
Unpopular opinion: Today two pilots lost their lives because we have an air traffic control system inherently vulnerable to human error. Even great humans make mistakes sometimes. Machines should be issuing clearances, not human controllers.
EU Accelerates Digital Euro as Euro‑Stablecoins Surge to Trillions
The EU is desperate to preserve monetary sovereignty, which is under attack by US stablecoins. That’s why S&P’s analysis is good news for the EU and ECB, which is in damage control mode, speeding digital euro launch. S&P Global...
EU’s EUDI Wallet Offers Decentralized ID to Beat Tinder Fakes
Your ID on the Blockchain Can Fight Tinder Fakes The biggest question remains: who should issue the ID? The technology used can be debated after determining who controls the ID. Should it be a form of state-issued Digital...
Singapore Commits to Full Electric Vehicle Fleet
Singapore has decided to shift to an electric vehicle fleet. And so, it is. @leRaffl https://t.co/pwbx23EBnH https://t.co/Sx6tKLssSy
Quebec-Queens Hydropower Line Could Light One Million NYC Homes
"Hydropower Line From Quebec to Queens Could Power a Million N.Y.C. Homes" https://t.co/CEfzSRT1cG "Its construction included the underwater installation of more than two million feet of cable imported from Sweden" https://t.co/xqTcpfviM5
Government Digital IDs Threaten Personal Data Security
This is why government digital ID is a terrible idea. Trusting these useless clowns with your personal data is a recipe for disaster.
Neglected FAA Maintenance Grounds Five D.C. Airports
One Overheated Circuit Board Grounded 5 D.C.-Area Airports — After FAA Dropped Maintenance On Old Systems - View from the Wing https://t.co/pDNl8gYFgu
Pentagon Labels Anthropic Risky, yet Negotiations Near Resolution
“March 4 — the day after the Pentagon formally finalized its supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic — Under Secretary Michael emailed Amodei to say the two sides were “very close” on the two issues the government now cites as evidence...
America Must Lead AI to Safeguard National Security
the US relies on commercial AI models for the department of war. there is no AI manhattan project. this means we must ensure US AI models are the best in the world -- our national security depends on it
Automation Revolutionizes Road Cleaning Truck Operations
#WhosNext? Road cleaning crews? The latest #Innovation in cleaning truck #Technology has used #Automation to eliminate more laborious cleaning tasks. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/TBdM7aaSgS
Russia Proposes Sweeping Bans on Foreign AI Tools
Russia to give itself sweeping powers to ban or restrict foreign AI tools Foreign AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini could be banned or restricted inside Russia if they fail to adhere to new rules that would give Moscow...
Pentagon Chooses Palantir AI as Core Military System
Exclusive: Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says. The apotheosis of mil civ fusion... https://t.co/Sp7uxEvsGv
Free Online Access to Laws Solves the Mess
what if i told you there’s a relatively simple fix to this mess and it involves ensuring the law is easily available and free to all citizens on the internet?
White House Unveils National AI Regulatory Framework
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 The White House introduces a national policy framework to guide AI regulation. https://t.co/lLgBBS8OkL
Real Pain Drives Users to Tolerate Awkward Solutions
Customers were emailing government IDs because there was no portal. Sarah Ahmad says people will put up with an embarrassing product if the pain is real enough. Stop waiting for perfect. https://t.co/r7QoBVZraH
NIST Releases DNS Guide; Infoblox Leads Protective DNS
The new NIST Secure Domain Name System (DNS) Deployment Guide is out. Kudos to @Infoblox for helping author this and for also providing imho the world's best protective DNS service. https://t.co/vprZTZ5sfH https://t.co/OxZ0qSLxWK
EU Shifts to Simpler, Clarity‑Focused AI Regulation
The EU is moving to simplify its approach to AI regulation. As adoption accelerates, policymakers are trying to balance innovation with oversight, making rules easier to navigate while keeping safeguards in place. It signals a shift from heavy frameworks toward more...
Debt‑Strapped SA Municipalities Eye Solar‑Battery Backup
Debt-laden South African municipalities may turn to solar-plus-battery backup solutions #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/yVWOXGTUZe
Colorado Adopts AI Framework Ensuring Notice, Correction, Human Review
I’m grateful to the task force for developing a framework to guide how Colorado uses AI. Under this proposal, Coloradans would get upfront notice when AI is used in major decisions, the ability to correct errors, and the right to...
Self‑moving Traffic Cones Boost Safety, Threaten Jobs
#WhosNext? Road workers? These automated traaffic cones can protect road workers from accidents. But won't they also take away the jobs of those who used to move the regular traffic cones? (GiGadgets) #Automation https://t.co/BBX42XDPvd