Q&A with Evan Spiegel on why distribution is the most important moat in consumer tech, investing in Specs, 2026 as a “crucible” moment for Snap, and more — Snap's co-founder on why only two consumer apps broke through in 15 years, how every major Snapchat feature was cloned …
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Many US rural communities oppose AI data center buildout; Pew says 67% of planned data centers are in rural areas, while 87% of existing ones are in urban areas — Many rural communities are viscerally opposed to AI infrastructure, putting them at odds with the White House In Tazewell County …
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An analysis of Internet Archive data finds that by mid-2025, ~35% of new websites published since ChatGPT's launch in late 2022 were AI-generated or AI-assisted — Researchers found the internet is becoming aggressively positive as AI-generated text floods the web.
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Kpler, an online analytics platform tracking global maritime traffic and energy flows, says it has gained millions of new users since the war in Iran began — Kpler reports surging demand from governments, traders and media watching ships and energy flows — The founder of analytics platform Kpler …
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Source: Google signed a deal allowing the US DOD to use Google's AI for “any lawful government purpose”; Google says the agreement amends an existing contract — Google and the Department of Defense signed a deal allowing the Pentagon to use Google's AI models on classified work …
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