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  Google's AI Searches Love to Refer You Back to Google

  (Feed: Artificial Intelligence Latest / 2026-03-13 12:31)

  A new study reveals that Google's AI-powered search tools, particularly its "AI Mode," frequently cite and link back to Google's own properties, creating a circular experience for users. An estimated 17% of all citations in AI Mode lead to another Google search result, a three-fold increase over the past year, with the rate being as high as 50% in categories like Entertainment and Travel.

  Industry experts criticize this trend, stating it creates frustrating "loops" for users seeking answers and further diverts web traffic away from external publishers towards Google's own ecosystem. They describe a broader shift from a web that sends traffic to external sites to one that "conserves it" within a company's own products.

  Google defends the practice, stating some links are intended as shortcuts for exploration and are not meant to replace links to the wider web. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between tech platforms leveraging AI and publishers concerned about declining visitor traffic.

  Main Topics: Google's AI search (AI Mode) self-citation trends; impact on web publishers and traffic; industry criticism of user experience; Google's defense of the feature.

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  11-month old Russian outfit claims it has developed 16-core and 32-core processors, flaunts Cyrillic-badged processors — chips appear to be sanctions-swerving rebadged Chinese Loongson processors

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 12:33)

  A Russian microelectronics company named Tramplin Electronics has announced new 16-core and 32-core processors called Irtysh. The chips' specifications are identical to existing Chinese Loongson LS3C6000 CPUs, strongly suggesting they are rebadged versions rather than original designs.

  This move appears to be a method for Russia to circumvent Western sanctions, which block access to industry-standard x86 processors from AMD and Intel. The company claims the processors are for sovereign data centers and high-performance computing.

  The article is highly skeptical of Tramplin's claims of domestic development, noting the company is less than a year old, which is an impossibly short timeframe to design and produce a new CPU from scratch.

  Main Topics: Russian processor announcement, suspected rebadging of Chinese chips, circumvention of Western sanctions, semiconductor industry.

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  China's ByteDance to access 36,000 Blackwell GPU cluster through Malaysia cloud operator — Nvidia confirms no objections, deal is in line with US export controls

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 12:39)

  ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, plans to access a powerful AI computing cluster containing 36,000 Nvidia B200 Blackwell GPUs located in Malaysia through a cloud operator named Aolani. Nvidia and the U.S. Department of Commerce confirm the arrangement complies with current export controls, as the hardware is physically located outside of China and ByteDance is not on any restricted entity lists.

  The $2.5 billion cluster will be formally owned and operated by Malaysia-based Aolani Cloud, which has been leasing AI servers to ByteDance since early 2025. The deal leverages a provision in U.S. rules that regulates where advanced hardware is shipped, not necessarily where its computing power is ultimately utilized, allowing Chinese firms to access U.S. AI chips via foreign cloud services.

  Main topics: U.S. export controls on AI technology, ByteDance's access to advanced Nvidia GPUs, the role of third-party cloud providers in circumventing direct sales restrictions, and the specific deal structure with Aolani Cloud in Malaysia.

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  People Hate Datacenters, Survey Finds

  (404 Media / 2026-03-13 12:40)

  A new Pew Research Center study reveals widespread negative public sentiment toward data centers in the U.S., with most Americans believing they harm the environment, increase local energy costs, and reduce quality of life for nearby residents. While some surveyed believed data centers could boost local jobs and tax revenue, research indicates the promised high-paying, long-term employment often fails to materialize, as these facilities operate more as infrastructure projects than traditional businesses.

  The article details a growing backlash, citing specific community conflicts and environmental concerns over massive, rapidly built data center projects that consume vast amounts of energy and water. This public opposition is gaining political traction, evidenced by Senator Bernie Sanders proposing a legislative moratorium on new data center construction, arguing Congress is unprepared to manage the societal impacts of the AI-driven technological revolution.

  The main topics covered are: public opinion on data centers, their perceived and researched community impacts (environmental, economic, quality of life), specific local conflicts over construction, and the emerging political and legislative response.

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  Nvidia to focus on competition-beating AI advances at megaconference

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 12:40)

  Nvidia's annual GTC conference is crucial this year as the company aims to defend its dominant market position by showcasing new AI chips, software, and partnerships. The focus is shifting from AI model training to "inference" and "agentic AI," where AI performs tasks, a market segment where competition from other chipmakers and in-house designs by major customers is growing.

  Analysts expect Nvidia's market share to eventually shrink as the AI chip market diversifies, despite its current near-monopoly. In response, Nvidia is integrating recent acquisitions like Groq and highlighting its own CPUs to create cost-efficient, full-stack solutions for the evolving AI infrastructure.

  Main Topics: Nvidia's GTC conference, AI chip market competition, shift from training to inference and agentic AI, Nvidia's defensive strategies including acquisitions and new product lines.

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  God's view: the rise of AI war dashboards

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 12:46)

  Several free AI-powered dashboards, like "World Monitor" and "Monitor the Situation," are gaining popularity by aggregating and visualizing vast amounts of real-time global data, from military movements to internet outages, on interactive maps. These tools have seen a surge in interest, particularly since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, as they offer users a synthesized, "God's view" sense of control over fragmented news.

  While these dashboards satisfy a modern psychological need for speed and synthesis during crises, experts caution they are not infallible "truth engines" and carry risks of AI hallucination and unreliable data. Their creators, like "World Monitor's" Elie Habib, emphasize goals of understanding over profit and aim to filter signal from noise, but the sites are seen as complementary to, rather than replacements for, traditional news wires.

  The main topics covered are the rise and functionality of AI-powered global monitoring dashboards, their popularity driven by geopolitical crises, and an analysis of their reliability and psychological appeal compared to traditional news sources.

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  Rocket Report: Pentagon needs more missile interceptors; Artemis II clears review

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-13 12:46)

  NASA is forgoing another fueling test for the Artemis II mission's Space Launch System rocket, expressing confidence in its readiness. The rocket will move to the launch pad next week, with liftoff targeted for April 1, the first of six available launch dates in early April.

  Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight on a demonstration mission after a 10-month hiatus following a previous launch failure. The flight validated upgrades for the upcoming Alpha Block II configuration, including new in-house avionics and an improved thermal protection system.

  The main topics covered are the upcoming NASA Artemis II launch and the successful return-to-flight test of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket.

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  PSA: Don’t buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay

  (The Verge / 2026-03-13 13:00)

  The author purchased a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold from an eBay seller for $4,399, a significant markup over its $2,899 retail price, due to extreme scarcity from official channels. The phone arrived with suspicious tamper-evident seals and pre-installed debris, indicating it was not a new, factory-sealed unit.

  Upon startup, the device was already set up and prompted for intrusive app permissions, leading to a factory reset. The reset process now demands a USIM card to proceed, creating an impasse as the author is unwilling to insert a personal SIM into the questionable device.

  The article details the phone's near-impossible availability from Samsung, despite its official launch, suggesting artificial scarcity. The experience serves as a cautionary tale against purchasing such high-value, scarce technology from unofficial gray market sellers.

  Main topics: Product scarcity and availability issues, gray market purchasing risks, potential device tampering and security concerns.

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  tech 5

  Electricity demand from data centres to reach 13.56 GW by 2031-32: MeitY's Jitin Prasada

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 13:00)

  India's data centre capacity has grown significantly, increasing from 375 MW in 2020 to approximately 1,500 MW by 2025. The government estimates electricity demand from these and future AI data centres will reach 13.56 gigawatts by 2031-32, a factor integrated into national power planning.

  To support AI development, the government has made 38,231 GPUs available through a subsidized program, offering compute power at about one-third of the global average cost to startups and researchers. These resources are provided via empanelled data centres located in multiple cities across the country.

  The main topics covered are the projected growth in data centre electricity demand, the expansion of national data centre capacity, and government initiatives to provide subsidized AI computing infrastructure.

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  tech 5

  Uber and Motional launch commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 13:09)

  Uber and Motional have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas, allowing Uber app users to hail a driverless electric IONIQ 5 at no extra cost within specific zones. The vehicles will initially have a human safety operator, with a fully driverless service expected by late 2026.

  This partnership is part of Uber's broader strategy to expand autonomous ride-hailing, following recent deals to deploy Zoox robotaxis in the U.S. and to collaborate with Nissan and Wayve for a pilot in Tokyo by 2026. Uber also plans to invest over $100 million in autonomous vehicle charging infrastructure.

  The main topics covered are the launch of the Motional robotaxi service in Las Vegas, Uber's multiple autonomous vehicle partnerships, and the operational details and future timeline for driverless technology.

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  The MacBook Neo is a winner

  (The Verge / 2026-03-13 13:13)

  Apple's new, affordable MacBook Neo laptop is a successful and competitive entry into the budget market, impressing reviewers with its quality for the price. The Vergecast episode also discusses Microsoft's strategy of merging Xbox and Windows gaming platforms, questioning the future identity of Xbox. Finally, the hosts cover various tech news in a lightning round, including FCC disputes, a major media merger, and AI tool controversies.

  The main topics covered are the MacBook Neo review, Microsoft's Xbox and PC gaming strategy, and a roundup of other tech industry news.

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  Iran conflict delays Meta’s 2Africa undersea cable project — cable layer declares force majeure, says it can no longer safely operate in the Persian Gulf

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-13 13:14)

  Meta's 2Africa undersea cable project is delayed as its cable-laying contractor declared force majeure, citing unsafe operating conditions in the Persian Gulf due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. This specifically halts the "Pearls" segment, which was to connect Gulf states, Pakistan, and India to the network.

  This follows a previous delay in the Red Sea section caused by Houthi attacks, highlighting how regional conflicts disrupt critical infrastructure by increasing risks and costs. The article notes other tech infrastructure has been affected, including AWS data centers hit by drone attacks.

  Beyond the Middle East, undersea cables globally face threats from "shadow fleet" vessels, prompting Meta's planned Project Waterworth to bypass geopolitical hotspots, though it is years from completion.

  Main Topics: Geopolitical conflict impacting tech infrastructure, delays to Meta's 2Africa undersea cable project, broader threats to global undersea cable networks.

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  Goa govt to roll out AI, deep-tech policy in 100 days: Minister

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 13:15)

  The Goa government will notify its AI and deep-tech policy within the next 100 days. The policy aims to develop local talent and homegrown solutions, guided by a vision of "artificial intelligence with a human touch" where technology augments rather than replaces people.

  Key initiatives include introducing AI education in schools and colleges, providing grants for startups, and developing a Konkani language model to make services accessible. The state is building on its existing digital infrastructure, like the GoaOnline portal, and has launched the Goa AI Mission 2027 focusing on skilling, startups, capital, and governance.

  The main topics covered are the upcoming AI policy notification, the philosophical approach of human-centric AI, and the specific educational, linguistic, and infrastructural pillars of Goa's AI strategy.

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  Maharashtra eyes five-fold expansion of data centre capacity by 2030

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-13 13:25)

  Maharashtra plans a massive expansion of its data centre capacity, aiming to increase it from the current 1 gigawatt to over 5 gigawatts by 2030, backed by approximately ₹5 lakh crore in planned investments. The state is already India's leading data centre hub due to favourable policies, existing infrastructure, and proximity to undersea cables.

  To support this energy-intensive growth, the state government commits to doubling its power generation and transmission capacity by 2030, with half coming from renewable sources, ensuring a reliable supply for the new facilities. This expansion is driven by surging national demand for data storage and processing from cloud services and AI.

  The main topics covered are Maharashtra's data centre expansion plans, the reasons for its current leading position, and the parallel infrastructure development for power and sustainability.

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  Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-13 13:26)

  Uber has integrated Motional's autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles into its ride-hailing network in specific zones of Las Vegas, with a safety monitor currently present. The companies plan to expand the service area and aim to operate fully driverless rides by year's end.

  This launch follows a period of significant restructuring for Motional, which included a $1 billion investment from Hyundai, major layoffs, and a strategic pivot to neural network-based autonomous technology.

  The partnership is part of Uber's broader strategy to incorporate autonomous vehicles from numerous global partners into its platform.

  Main Topics: Uber and Motional's robotaxi partnership launch in Las Vegas; Motional's corporate restructuring and technological pivot; Uber's strategy of partnering with multiple autonomous vehicle companies.