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AI & Enterprise
Trump signals new AI task force but structure and launch timeline unclear
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would create a dedicated team to oversee artificial intelligence policy and appoint an AI chief. He said the initiative would manage the fast-growing AI sector without introducing additional regulations that could hinder innovation. Trump did not disclose the task force’s specific role or when it would launch, and it is unclear whether it would sit within the military chain of command or be a civilian body or separate department.
Industry
Western Digital completes carbon-free energy transition at 5 manufacturing sites
Western Digital is pursuing an energy strategy aimed at sustainability as AI storage demand accelerates, it said on April 23, publishing its FY2025 sustainability report. It said it now runs five manufacturing sites on 100 percent carbon-free energy and raised renewable energy use across global manufacturing to 66 percent. It also reported lower emissions intensity in product use, new supply-chain targets, and progress on recycled materials and rare-earth recovery.
Crypto
Can Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto ever be identified?
People claiming to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto surface from time to time, drawing attention but offering no conclusive evidence. Cointelegraph reported that proving the identity is ultimately a cryptographic problem. In Bitcoin, the only definitive proof would be control of private keys tied to early addresses, shown by publicly verifiable message signatures or even an on-chain transfer from an untouched early wallet. Such actions could bring security, tax and legal risks and market disruption.