#TBOT 22: Age Verification Computers, War & AI, Data Centers Drained by AI, GrapheneOS & Motorola

Here are this week’s stories:

Age Verification Comes to Your Computer:
A new Colorado bill is attempting to get Apple and Microsoft to enforce age checks on their new operating systems. If you thought digital ID was going to stay on your phone, think again.

Anthropic, OpenAI, and the War State:
Anthropic pushed back against mass domestic surveillance demands from the Department of War, while OpenAI continues embracing major partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon, and the war machine.

AI Data Centers Are Draining the Grid:
People are finally starting to pay attention to the electricity crunch caused by AI data centers.

Motorola Could Be GrapheneOS’s Next Big Move:
GrapheneOS and Motorola may be opening the door to privacy-focused hardware beyond the Pixel line.

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