Arizona
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- 2026-06-24 regulatory Arizona becomes the first US state to cancel tax incentives for AI data centers. source
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Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-Driving
Tesla has settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal pedestrian crash involving its Full Self-Driving system in Arizona. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Johna Story, who was killed in 2023 when a Model Y using the s…
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Uber tightens driver background checks amid lawsuits
Uber is enhancing its US driver background check process in response to numerous sexual assault lawsuits and a recent $8.5 million settlement. The updated policy will disqualify drivers with a wider range of criminal co…
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US cultivates ties with Taiwan's KMT opposition party during legislative speaker's visit
Taiwan's Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu recently visited Washington, a trip seen by analysts as part of a broader US strategy to strengthen ties with the island's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). This visit …
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Arizona Governor vetoes bill for nuclear reactors at data centers
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have allowed utility companies to fast-track the construction of small nuclear reactors at data centers. The legislation aimed to bypass environmental studies an…
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Arizona's AI data center tax break ban expires, construction to slow
Arizona's pioneering ban on tax breaks for AI data centers, enacted three years ago, is set to expire without renewal. This policy is anticipated to substantially impede, if not halt, new data center construction within…
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Arizona cancels AI data center tax incentives with bipartisan support
Arizona has become the first state in the US to revoke tax incentives for AI data centers. This decision was supported by a bipartisan consensus, signaling a shift in policy regarding the financial benefits offered to s…
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AI data centers spark resource opposition in Chile, Mexico, US
The intensive resource demands of AI production are leading to opposition in communities across Chile, Mexico, and the United States. Areas like Cerrillos in Chile, Querétaro in Mexico, and Arizona in the US are experie…
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Senator Gallego probes 'ghost jobs' impacting labor data
Senator Ruben Gallego is urging the Trump administration to investigate the prevalence of "ghost jobs" – online job postings that employers do not intend to fill. He has written to the Department of Labor and the Federa…
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Arizona faces AI data center resource crunch as states reassess incentives
Arizona is becoming a critical test case for the immense energy and water demands of the AI boom, as tech companies rapidly expand data center construction in the region. State regulators and officials are grappling wit…
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Intel re-evaluates fab roadmap amid capacity crunch and critical deadlines
Intel is re-evaluating its chip manufacturing roadmap, facing capacity constraints after previously canceling expansion plans. The company's future fab development, particularly for its 14A process node, hinges on criti…
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Waymo buys Apple's former Arizona self-driving test site for $220M
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has acquired Apple's former self-driving car testing facility in Wittmann, Arizona, for $220 million. This expansive proving ground, significantly larger than Waymo's existing facilities…
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Democrats invest $30M in state races to shape 2028 House maps
Democrats are investing $30 million in state legislative races to influence redistricting for the 2028 House of Representatives elections. The Forward Majority super PAC aims to win key races that could determine contro…
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Arizona "Fake Elector" Trial Date Set, Blog Post Announces
A blog post from trumpsauthoritarianassault.blogspot.com announces that the trial date for the Arizona "fake elector" case has been set. The post, shared on Mastodon and Bluesky, includes hashtags related to election in…
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Waymo rolls out new Ojai robotaxi with reduced sensors
Waymo has launched its new purpose-built robotaxi, the Ojai, in California and Arizona. This van-sized vehicle, manufactured by Zeekr, is equipped with Waymo's 6th-generation Driver software, which reduces sensor count …
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Waymo launches Ojai robotaxi for public rides in California and Arizona
Waymo has begun offering rides to select non-employee passengers in its new Ojai robotaxi, a rebranded Zeekr RT minivan. These pale-blue vehicles are now available for public use in California and Arizona. This launch f…
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Arizona's Abundance Playbook Attracts Major Chip and Battery Investments
Arizona has successfully attracted major semiconductor and battery manufacturing investments through a strategic "Abundance Playbook." The state's approach focuses on streamlining processes, fostering a culture that pri…
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Prediction markets struggle with diverse market participation beyond sports
Prediction markets, envisioned as powerful tools for aggregating information and predicting the future, are currently dominated by sports betting, with only a small fraction of volume dedicated to STEM topics. Companies…
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Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi amid prediction market probe
Spain has temporarily blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi as it investigates their legality. The Spanish government is examining whether these platforms are operating in violation of gamb…
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Arizona college uses AI to announce graduates at commencement
Glendale Community College in Arizona utilized an AI system during its May 15, 2026 commencement ceremony. The AI was responsible for announcing graduates' names and displaying their information.
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Boeing 737-sized asteroid 2026 JH2 to pass Earth on May 18
A newly discovered near-Earth asteroid, 2026 JH2, is set to pass within approximately 56,907 miles of Earth on May 18th. Scientists estimate the asteroid to be between 52 and 114 feet in diameter, comparable to the size…