Science and Tech

Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash

Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash

NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. state of Virginia is tightening controls on data centers, with plans that…

September 18, 2026

Disney names Character.AI's Karandeep Anand its first tech chief

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Walt Disney on Friday named outsider Karandeep Anand its first chief technology officer, as AI and…

September 18, 2026

Prysmian, Rio Tinto partner to bring low-carbon aluminum to Amazon data center

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Italian cable maker Prysmian said on Friday it had partnered with Rio Tinto to supply electrical…

September 18, 2026

Europe's AI firms, playing catch-up, challenge US calls for slowdown

By Florence Loeve, Elizabeth Howcroft and Hakan Ersen PARIS/FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Europe's leading AI company Mistral and others…

September 18, 2026

Explainer-How the EU's age-verification app for children would work

By Leo Marchandon Sept 18 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Thursday banning children under 13 from social media,…

September 18, 2026

Explainer-How the EU's age-verification app for children would work

By Leo Marchandon Sept 18 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Thursday banning children under 13 from social media,…

September 18, 2026

Italian Apple store employees strike on iPhone 18 Pro launch day

By Alex Fraser and Alvise Armellini MILAN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Italian Apple store employees went on strike over their…

September 18, 2026

Europe's AI firms, playing catch-up, challenge US calls for slowdown

By Florence Loeve, Elizabeth Howcroft and Hakan Ersen PARIS/FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Europe's leading AI company Mistral and others…

September 18, 2026

Scientists warn on immunity as Europe's kids get fewer jabs

Rome (dpa) - Childhood vaccination rates in Europe have stalled, a study says. The drop in vaccination rates signals increasing…

September 18, 2026

BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Washington and Beijing are finalising a group of Chinese business leaders to…

September 18, 2026