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Amid Trump attacks and weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech

European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the United States.

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Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.

Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.

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Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers

The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.

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Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

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WhatsApp Channels to Fall Under EU Content Moderation Rules

WhatsApp Channels is now subject to EU DSA rules as a VLOP, expanding content moderation oversight while encrypted private chats remain unaffected. The post WhatsApp Channels to Fall Under EU Content Moderation Rules appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Amazon Reaches $1B Settlement Over Return Refund Practices

It combines direct customer refunds, additional compensation, and operational commitments aimed at reforming how Amazon processes returns and refunds. The post Amazon Reaches $1B Settlement Over Return Refund Practices appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Indian states weigh Australia-style ban on social media for children

Goa and Andhra Pradesh are among Indian states mulling Australia-like social media ban for under-16s.

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Amazon is closing its physical Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores

These retail closures will not impact customers who use Amazon for grocery delivery.

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Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows

Tesla’s brand value declined while BYD’s surged last year, according to research by Brand Finance

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Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February

The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.

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