MPD details facial recognition technology plans; concerns persist

Milwaukee police discussed facial recognition technology at a packed City Hall meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 5, as many public commenters opposed a proposed data-sharing deal and raised concerns about misuse and bias.

MPD facial recognition proposal faces hours of public opposition
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Milwaukee police discussed facial recognition technology at a packed City Hall meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 5, as many public commenters opposed a proposed data-sharing deal and raised concerns about misuse and bias.

Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris

Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.

Wisconsin data centers; panel discussion Tuesday night in Milwaukee

On Tuesday night, Feb. 3, the Wisconsin Policy Forum will host a panel discussion about the location of new data centers in Wisconsin.

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

Microsoft data centers; Mount Pleasant approves expansion plan

Mount Pleasant approved 15 more Microsoft data centers on Monday, Jan. 26, expanding an AI project officials say could become the world’s largest supercomputer, with construction expected to begin later this year.

Mount Pleasant approves Microsoft data center expansion plan
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Mount Pleasant approved 15 more Microsoft data centers on Monday, Jan. 26, expanding an AI project officials say could become the world’s largest supercomputer, with construction expected to begin later this year.

TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft expansion project with little opposition

Microsoft won unanimous approval for plans to build 15 more data centers in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, Jan. 21, with officials citing zoning, infrastructure and land ownership as key factors.

Microsoft in Wisconsin; Mount Pleasant may become data center hub

Microsoft is asking Mount Pleasant officials to approve 15 new data centers on the former Foxconn site, a major expansion that could reshape the area into a large data center hub.

Wisconsin data centers; Assembly passes bill to place restrictions

Microsoft’s data center expansion in Racine County has sparked a debate in Madison, where lawmakers are split over a GOP bill aimed at regulating data centers and preventing higher utility costs.

Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know

The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Milwaukee airport X account hacked, replaced with crypto content

The official X page for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was apparently hacked, having been taken over by an entity purporting to be a law firm that promotes cryptocurrency services.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.