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  Babcock & Wilcox gets nod for $2.4 billion project to power AI campuses

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 14:02)

  Babcock & Wilcox received final approval for a $2.4 billion deal to supply power equipment for a 1.2-gigawatt project by Base Electron, which was formed to power Applied Digital's AI campuses. The company's shares surged nearly 23% on the news, and it separately reported quarterly revenue that exceeded analyst estimates.

  The deal highlights surging U.S. power demand, driven by data center expansion for AI and technology, with Babcock noting a pipeline of over $12 billion in similar opportunities. The specific project will involve Babcock supplying natural gas-fired boiler and turbine systems, with a potential future option for an additional 1.2 GW of capacity.

  Main Topics: A major power equipment deal for AI data centers; surging U.S. electricity demand; Babcock & Wilcox's financial performance and business pipeline.

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  Elon Musk says Tesla will be the first to develop AGI

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 14:01)

  Elon Musk claims Tesla will be among the first to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), specifically in a physically embodied form through its Optimus robot and manufacturing systems. AGI, defined as AI performing broad intellectual tasks at human levels, is a central goal for major labs like OpenAI and Google DeepMind, though experts note current systems lack crucial capabilities like real-world understanding and autonomy.

  Industry leaders offer differing timelines for AGI's arrival, with OpenAI's Sam Altman suggesting it could happen within the current US presidential term and DeepMind's Demis Hassabis predicting five to seven years. They emphasize the technology's potential monumental impact and the concurrent need for strong governance to ensure its benefits.

  The main topics covered are: Elon Musk's and Tesla's claims about embodied AGI, the definition and competitive race for AGI among tech companies, expert assessments of current AI limitations, and predicted timelines and governance concerns from industry leaders.

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  Nvidia invests $4 billion into photonics firms in a bid to bolster data center interconnect supply chains — Lumentum and Coherent investment to fund U.S. R&D and manufacturing facilities, supports capacity rights and future access

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-04 14:01)

  Nvidia is investing a combined $4 billion into photonics companies Lumentum and Coherent. The investments will fund U.S.-based research, development, and manufacturing expansion for advanced optical components used in data centers and AI hardware.

  The deals include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments from Nvidia and secure future access to key technologies like lasers and optical networking products. This strategic move aims to bolster Nvidia's supply chain for critical data center interconnects and help it maintain a competitive edge in the AI infrastructure buildout.

  The main topics covered are Nvidia's strategic investment, photonics technology for AI infrastructure, and supply chain security.

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  tech 5

  AI Translations Are Adding ‘Hallucinations’ to Wikipedia Articles

  (404 Media / 2026-03-04 14:00)

  Wikipedia editors have restricted contributors paid by the Open Knowledge Association (OKA) for using AI to translate articles, after discovering the AI introduced factual errors and "hallucinations" into the content. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining Wikipedia's reliability against error-prone generative AI, even when used with good intentions to expand content.

  Investigations revealed OKA relied on contractors instructed to copy/paste article text into AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok for translation, with minimal human review, leading to widespread problems. The case demonstrates how Wikipedia's open governance model allows volunteer editors to identify and remediate such systemic issues.

  The main topics covered are: Wikipedia's policy enforcement against AI misuse, the specific problems caused by AI-translated articles, the operational methods of the OKA organization, and the role of Wikipedia's community in quality control.

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  One startup’s pitch to provide more reliable AI answers: Crowdsource the chatbots

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-04 14:00)

  John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, grew concerned about employees using various AI tools that risked exposing company data and provided inaccurate or hallucinated answers. In response, his company incubated CollectivIQ, a tool that queries multiple large language models simultaneously to generate a more accurate, fused answer.

  CollectivIQ addresses enterprise privacy by encrypting and deleting prompt data after use. It operates on a pay-by-usage model, avoiding long-term contracts, and was internally launched in early 2026 before being released to the public.

  The main topics covered are: the corporate motivation for developing a secure, multi-model AI tool; the features and privacy assurances of the CollectivIQ product; and its business model and market launch strategy.

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  Will James Talarico Really Fight for Justice in Texas?

  (The Intercept / 2026-03-04 13:14)

  James Talarico won a contentious Democratic Senate primary in Texas, with some progressive organizers viewing his perceived openness as an opportunity to push his policies leftward, despite him being seen as more moderate than his opponent, Jasmine Crockett.

  The race highlighted a stylistic divide within the Texas Democratic Party, but activists noted that on key issues like Israel's actions in Gaza, there was little substantive difference between the two candidates' positions.

  Progressive and Muslim community organizers expressed frustration that Talarico would not label the situation in Gaza a genocide, though he has accused Israel of war crimes. These groups plan to continue pressuring him on this and other issues, like campaign finance, ahead of the November general election.

  Main Topics: Texas Democratic primary election, progressive political strategy, Israeli-Palestinian conflict and U.S. policy, internal Democratic Party dynamics.

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  Trump administration weighs forcing China's Tencent to sell its stakes in Epic Games, Riot Games, and Supercell — meetings held over security risk ahead of China summit with Xi Jinping

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-04 13:10)

  The Trump administration is debating whether to force Chinese tech giant Tencent to divest its stakes in major gaming companies like Epic Games, Riot Games, and Supercell over national security concerns. These concerns center on the vast user data collected by these platforms and the fact that Epic's Unreal Engine is used in U.S. military simulations.

  The review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has been ongoing for years, spanning both the Trump and Biden administrations, without resolution due to internal disagreements on how to proceed. The Pentagon's recent designation of Tencent as an alleged Chinese military company has further heightened scrutiny ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit.

  It remains unclear whether the administration will ultimately demand divestment or allow Tencent to retain its investments with added security conditions.

  Main topics: U.S. national security review of Tencent's gaming investments, data privacy and military technology concerns, inter-agency and cross-administration deliberations, geopolitical timing ahead of a U.S.-China summit.

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  Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 13:07)

  Several small companies showcased alternative phones at the Mobile World Congress, focusing on data privacy and reducing screen time to counter the "attention economy." The Light Phone is a minimalist, $699 device with only basic functions, explicitly designed to be used as little as possible and built for longevity.

  The Finnish Jolla phone, priced around 649 euros, runs its own independent operating system that supports Android apps without Google services, capitalizing on demand for European technology. Swiss company Punkt presented a phone with a dual "strongbox" environment for secure apps and a subscription-based OS that tightly controls application data access.

  The main topics covered are the emergence of privacy-focused and minimalist phones, specific products from Light, Jolla, and Punkt, and their shared challenge to dominant tech giants.

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  Coaf cria governança para nuvem, mas deixa soberania de dados e fornecedores em aberto

  (Capital Digital / 2026-03-04 13:05)

  The Coaf has issued Ordinance No. 5, establishing a formal governance framework for its use of software and cloud computing services. However, the ordinance is notable for its omissions, as it fails to define criteria for choosing cloud providers, requirements for data localization, or a position on using international providers or national public infrastructure.

  The main topics covered are the new governance ordinance, its significant regulatory gaps regarding sensitive financial data, and the Coaf's increasing institutional alignment with the technological policies of the Brazilian Central Bank.

  The ordinance sets general principles like data protection and risk mitigation but defers all technical, operational, and contractual details to future internal regulations. This leaves critical policy questions on data sovereignty and provider selection unresolved for the agency handling Brazil's sensitive financial intelligence.

  Furthermore, the text makes no mention of existing federal public IT companies, failing to prioritize a government cloud. This regulatory silence is particularly concerning given the highly sensitive nature of the financial intelligence data the Coaf processes and shares internationally.

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  tech 5

  Arm's $250 million deal with Malaysia probed by anti-corruption authorities — $1.27 million seized from safehouse of prominent politician, former army chief arrested

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-04 12:57)

  Malaysian anti-corruption authorities are investigating a $250 million deal between the government and Arm Holdings, seizing $1.27 million from a politician's safehouse. Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who negotiated the deal, is linked to the probe but claims it is political retaliation, while a former Army Chief has also been arrested.

  The investigation risks undermining Malaysia's high-tech strategy and investor confidence, though the government states the Arm deal will proceed as a cabinet policy. The agreement is part of Malaysia's push to build its semiconductor industry amid U.S.-China tensions.

  The main topics covered are a corruption probe into a major government contract, its political ramifications, and the potential impact on Malaysia's economic and semiconductor industry ambitions.

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  Europe should focus on industrial AI, SAP says

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 12:30)

  A top SAP executive argues Europe should focus its AI efforts on the industrial sector, where it can leverage its existing manufacturing expertise and data to compete globally against the U.S. and China. This push aligns with broader European goals for digital sovereignty, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign tech, as demonstrated by new initiatives from companies like BMW and a Deutsche Telekom-Nvidia partnership.

  The article notes that industrial AI applications are typically more specialized and less energy-intensive than large language models, fitting specific tasks in manufacturing and design. However, Europe faces significant challenges, including less computing power, competition from China, and a funding gap for startups, even as demand for sovereign AI solutions grows.

  The main topics covered are: Europe's strategic focus on industrial AI, the drive for digital sovereignty, specific corporate initiatives in this area, and the challenges and opportunities facing the continent in the global AI race.

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  Defense contractors, like Lockheed, seen removing Anthropic's AI after Trump ban

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 12:26)

  US defense contractors are expected to comply with a Trump administration order to purge Anthropic's AI tools from their military supply chains, despite the ban's shaky legal foundation. Companies like Lockheed Martin are quickly adhering to the directive to protect their access to lucrative government contracts, even as Anthropic plans a legal challenge.

  The Pentagon, citing national security risks, has prohibited contractors from any commercial activity with Anthropic, though legal experts argue it likely lacks authority to ban non-governmental use. This move has already caused significant harm to Anthropic, demonstrating how contractor compliance often precedes legal resolution when government preferences are clear.

  The main topics covered are the government ban on a specific AI company (Anthropic), the expected compliance by defense contractors despite legal questions, and the broader dynamic of contractors rapidly adjusting to administrative directives to secure federal business.

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  CrowdStrike forecasts fiscal 2027 revenue above estimates on cybersecurity tools demand

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 12:22)

  CrowdStrike issued a strong financial forecast for fiscal 2027 and the current quarter, with revenue projections exceeding Wall Street estimates. The company is benefiting from enterprise cloud adoption and heightened security needs following high-profile cyberattacks.

  Its shares experienced mixed trading, having recently faced pressure from investor concerns over new AI security tools from competitors like Anthropic. CrowdStrike also reported increased costs related to a major 2024 Windows outage, though these expenses are narrowing, and announced two significant acquisitions in the identity and browser security sectors.

  The main topics covered are CrowdStrike's financial performance and forecasts, the market reaction and competitive landscape, the drivers of its business growth, costs from a past outage, and its recent acquisition strategy.

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  Amazon has slashed 45% off this 1440p Asus ROG monitor — score almost half price on this 280Hz VA display for just $210

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-04 12:19)

  Amazon is offering a 45% discount on the Asus ROG Strix 27-inch gaming monitor, reducing its price to $210, which is reported as an all-time low. The monitor features a 1440p resolution, a 280Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and a curved VA panel designed for immersive, responsive gaming. It includes various connectivity options and ergonomic adjustments, positioning it as a high-value upgrade to avoid GPU bottlenecks.

  The main topics covered are the sale details and price history, the monitor's key technical specifications (resolution, refresh rate, panel type), and its additional features and design elements.

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  Virginia appeals injunction against social media time limit for children

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-04 12:19)

  Virginia has appealed a federal judge's preliminary injunction that blocked a state law limiting social media use for children under 16 to one hour per day. The law, signed to shield children from addictive features and protect mental health, also mandated age verification for all users.

  A trade group, NetChoice, sued, arguing the law violates First Amendment rights by restricting access to protected speech and overrides parental authority. The judge acknowledged the state's interest in protecting children but found the law overly broad.

  The appeals court will now evaluate the likelihood of NetChoice's legal challenge succeeding on its merits.

  Main topics: Virginia's social media restriction law for minors, the legal appeal and injunction, the First Amendment challenge by tech industry groups, and the debate over state intervention versus parental control.