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Technology US Government Quietly Lets Federal Data Center Regulation Expire Without Replacement
The US government plans to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire this fall without a replacement, according to WIRED sources. The rule sets standards for federal data center usage and operations, and its expiration comes amid surging demand for data centers to power AI. Neither Congress nor the Trump administration has a plan to extend or replace the regulation, worrying current and former government workers.
Logistics Kloster Sworn In as STB Member, Shifts Rail Regulator Balance Ahead of UP-NS Merger
Patrick Kloster was sworn in as a member of the Surface Transportation Board, bringing the STB to its statutory Republican maximum. His appointment comes as the board reviews the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which would create the first all-freight transcontinental railroad.
Technology Anthropic Pulls Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Access Under US Government National Securit
Under a directive from the White House, Anthropic has blocked access to its latest Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models due to concerns about a potential jailbreak. Anthropic disagrees with the assessment and is working to restore access. Users are frustrated, calling it an 'absolute nightmare scenario'.
Technology CISA Mandates Rapid Bug Fixes Amid AI Threats
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a directive requiring federal agencies to fix critical security vulnerabilities within three days. This move is in response to AI advancements that enable rapid exploitation of software bugs.