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AI & Enterprise
Conservatives push back against Trump push to minimise AI regulation, exposing Republican rifts
Some conservative activists and Republican figures are increasingly pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance of minimising AI regulation. The White House argues regulation could slow development and competition with China, while some conservatives cite safety and cybersecurity risks from advanced models. Opposition has also surfaced over the expansion of AI data centres, with state leaders in Texas and Florida calling for tighter oversight. Residents in West Virginia are also objecting to a large data centre project.
AI & Enterprise
U.S. AI data centre backlash spreads; Huang says chance to cut energy costs
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (젠슨 황) said criticism that AI data centres burden power grids could instead create momentum for power infrastructure investment and lower energy costs. He said the industry must work more closely with communities and better explain the need and benefits of hosting facilities. Concerns persist that expansion could raise electricity bills, though MIT researchers said shifting usage to off-peak hours could reduce costs in several regions.
Industry
Oura to enter South Korea with fifth-generation smart ring
Finnish smart ring maker Oura has officially entered the South Korean market with the Oura Ring 5, which it says is 40 percent smaller than its previous model. The company says it boosted LED output fourfold and expanded signal paths to maintain measurement quality, and offers more than 50 health metrics through its app. Oura plans to combine hardware sales with a monthly membership fee, with new features provided to subscribers.
