I’ll just end by noting that Anthropic reportedly signed a $3.4 billion deal for gas-fired power turbines at data centres.
sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/anthrop...
sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/anthrop...
Anthropic reportedly strikes $3.4 billion deal for gas-fired power at data centres
Investing.com -- Anthropic has struck a $3.4 billion deal to secure gas-fired generators for its data centres, deepening its push into the energy industry as AI developers seek greater control over el...
sg.finance.yahoo.com
November 9, 2026 at 2:19 AM
I’ll just end by noting that Anthropic reportedly signed a $3.4 billion deal for gas-fired power turbines at data centres.
sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/anthrop...
sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/anthrop...
Russian business news 02/Nov/2026:
Putin signed a decree forcing private datacenters in Russia to reserve 10% of capacity for government needs and also allowed the use of foreign data centers if need be.
www.forbes.ru/tekhnologii/...
Putin signed a decree forcing private datacenters in Russia to reserve 10% of capacity for government needs and also allowed the use of foreign data centers if need be.
www.forbes.ru/tekhnologii/...
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November 7, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Russian business news 02/Nov/2026:
Putin signed a decree forcing private datacenters in Russia to reserve 10% of capacity for government needs and also allowed the use of foreign data centers if need be.
www.forbes.ru/tekhnologii/...
Putin signed a decree forcing private datacenters in Russia to reserve 10% of capacity for government needs and also allowed the use of foreign data centers if need be.
www.forbes.ru/tekhnologii/...
I've signed to stop the expansion of a data centre in Coleraine. Will you sign too? my.actnowni.org/petitions/st...
Sign Now: Stop Data Centre Expansion in Coleraine
I've signed to stop the expansion of a data centre in Coleraine. Will you sign too?
my.actnowni.org
November 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I've signed to stop the expansion of a data centre in Coleraine. Will you sign too? my.actnowni.org/petitions/st...
Microsoft signed billions in contracts with companies promising to build data centers faster.
Last quarter, delays meant Microsoft spent $45B instead of ~$50B. Now it’s pulling back from some of those deals given that.
Turns out outsourcing data centers doesn’t solve the problem of building them.
Last quarter, delays meant Microsoft spent $45B instead of ~$50B. Now it’s pulling back from some of those deals given that.
Turns out outsourcing data centers doesn’t solve the problem of building them.
November 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Microsoft signed billions in contracts with companies promising to build data centers faster.
Last quarter, delays meant Microsoft spent $45B instead of ~$50B. Now it’s pulling back from some of those deals given that.
Turns out outsourcing data centers doesn’t solve the problem of building them.
Last quarter, delays meant Microsoft spent $45B instead of ~$50B. Now it’s pulling back from some of those deals given that.
Turns out outsourcing data centers doesn’t solve the problem of building them.
I don't know about anyone else but I never signed up to get spammed. I'm pretty sure the DNC sold our data and now won't take any responsibility for all the crap that comes.
November 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
I don't know about anyone else but I never signed up to get spammed. I'm pretty sure the DNC sold our data and now won't take any responsibility for all the crap that comes.
Why don't we have those clean energy mandates right now? Because Harris lost, and in July 2025 Trump signed EO 14318 revoking the Biden-Harris order to fast-track coal and gas for data centers instead.
Democrats already built the exact policy people are now trying to "reimagine." Trump tore it up.
Democrats already built the exact policy people are now trying to "reimagine." Trump tore it up.
November 7, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Why don't we have those clean energy mandates right now? Because Harris lost, and in July 2025 Trump signed EO 14318 revoking the Biden-Harris order to fast-track coal and gas for data centers instead.
Democrats already built the exact policy people are now trying to "reimagine." Trump tore it up.
Democrats already built the exact policy people are now trying to "reimagine." Trump tore it up.
Protestors brought a big blank check for @schumer.senate.gov signed by "AI + Oil + Gas Billionaires."
November 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Protestors brought a big blank check for @schumer.senate.gov signed by "AI + Oil + Gas Billionaires."
Data centres are springing up all over Wales, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @foecymrucydd.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new sites until there’s a proper plan to protect people and nature. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Demand a pause on data centres in Wales
Add my name From Anglesey to Newport, Wales is facing a tide of proposals for new data centres. Data centres that consume the vital resources we all rely on. Data centres can use massive amounts of el...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
November 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Data centres are springing up all over Wales, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @foecymrucydd.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new sites until there’s a proper plan to protect people and nature. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Data centres are springing up all over Wales, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @foecymrucydd.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new sites until there’s a proper plan to protect people and nature. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Demand a pause on data centres in Wales
Add my name From Anglesey to Newport, Wales is facing a tide of proposals for new data centres. Data centres that consume the vital resources we all rely on. Data centres can use massive amounts of el...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
November 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Data centres are springing up all over Wales, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @foecymrucydd.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new sites until there’s a proper plan to protect people and nature. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
More than 1,500 Resistbot members have signed a petition asking Congress to investigate DOGE’s handling of Social Security data.
Investigate and Prosecute DOGE’s Theft of Social Security Data
Investigate and prosecute Elon Musk, DOGE personnel, and the Trump administration officials responsible for copying the Social Security Administration’s…
resist.bot
November 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
More than 1,500 Resistbot members have signed a petition asking Congress to investigate DOGE’s handling of Social Security data.
My data nerd son signed up for spring classes and he’s taking a Unix class so I pulled out this gem from his dad’s stuff 😂
November 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
My data nerd son signed up for spring classes and he’s taking a Unix class so I pulled out this gem from his dad’s stuff 😂
🔥 Moscow is now hiding the numbers. Decree No. 686, signed September 28, 2026, restricted public access to refinery output data.
Photo: Lukoil's refinery in Kstovo, near Nizhny Novgorod, burning after a strike overnight October 31–November 1.
Photo: Lukoil's refinery in Kstovo, near Nizhny Novgorod, burning after a strike overnight October 31–November 1.
November 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
🔥 Moscow is now hiding the numbers. Decree No. 686, signed September 28, 2026, restricted public access to refinery output data.
Photo: Lukoil's refinery in Kstovo, near Nizhny Novgorod, burning after a strike overnight October 31–November 1.
Photo: Lukoil's refinery in Kstovo, near Nizhny Novgorod, burning after a strike overnight October 31–November 1.
Just signed this, a data centre could be approved near you and you'd never even be asked. Worth two seconds: the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...
No AI data centres built until local communities are consulted!
Add your name:
the.organise.network
November 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Just signed this, a data centre could be approved near you and you'd never even be asked. Worth two seconds: the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...
That's to build them. Data centers don't employ many to keep them operating.
- Signed an IT professional
- Signed an IT professional
November 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
That's to build them. Data centers don't employ many to keep them operating.
- Signed an IT professional
- Signed an IT professional
Crisafulli govt removed Queensland council approvals for data centres & gave Anthropic the nod. It signed a lease with Zerra DC which pledged rainfall storage. Now Minister Ann Leahy blames Labor over Murray-Darling buybacks & proposes the $3.4b Nathan Dam. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11...
Data centre plan could bring water into Queensland, minister says
Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy says rapid industrial growth in the Western Downs could help drive private investment in major water infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Nathan Da...
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Crisafulli govt removed Queensland council approvals for data centres & gave Anthropic the nod. It signed a lease with Zerra DC which pledged rainfall storage. Now Minister Ann Leahy blames Labor over Murray-Darling buybacks & proposes the $3.4b Nathan Dam. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11...
whenever I unsub instantly (especially if it's "hey you bought a t shirt, you're now signed up for 6 marketing lists" - looking at you with love but disappointment, Valkyries!) I really hope there's a human data analyst looking at it, impressed - like wow, that was FAST. she must MEAN IT!
November 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
whenever I unsub instantly (especially if it's "hey you bought a t shirt, you're now signed up for 6 marketing lists" - looking at you with love but disappointment, Valkyries!) I really hope there's a human data analyst looking at it, impressed - like wow, that was FAST. she must MEAN IT!
Luckily Governor Heather Henley just signed a moratorium on XAi data centers into effect.
November 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Luckily Governor Heather Henley just signed a moratorium on XAi data centers into effect.
New Atmosphere apps seen this week: Meitheal @sensorthings.dev publishes environmental sensor data as signed records, #FileOrbit syncs family files across trusted homes, and @zelk.space tracks movie and TV watching.
Atmosphere: one account, many apps ✨
Atmosphere: one account, many apps ✨
November 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM
New Atmosphere apps seen this week: Meitheal @sensorthings.dev publishes environmental sensor data as signed records, #FileOrbit syncs family files across trusted homes, and @zelk.space tracks movie and TV watching.
Atmosphere: one account, many apps ✨
Atmosphere: one account, many apps ✨
Now that they’ve all signed that petition & had their data scraped they’ll be relentlessly targeted w/bias confirming propaganda to further entrench their fear & loathing.
November 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Now that they’ve all signed that petition & had their data scraped they’ll be relentlessly targeted w/bias confirming propaganda to further entrench their fear & loathing.
Love my friend @out5p0ken.bsky.social’s response to the wealthy celebrity. ☕️💅
Most of us have stopped receiving election fundraising texts/emails.
But for the 1M+ folks who’ve signed this petition?
Welcome to a barrage of 3rd party data center spam.
You really can’t make this 💩 up.
-fin-
Most of us have stopped receiving election fundraising texts/emails.
But for the 1M+ folks who’ve signed this petition?
Welcome to a barrage of 3rd party data center spam.
You really can’t make this 💩 up.
-fin-
November 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Love my friend @out5p0ken.bsky.social’s response to the wealthy celebrity. ☕️💅
Most of us have stopped receiving election fundraising texts/emails.
But for the 1M+ folks who’ve signed this petition?
Welcome to a barrage of 3rd party data center spam.
You really can’t make this 💩 up.
-fin-
Most of us have stopped receiving election fundraising texts/emails.
But for the 1M+ folks who’ve signed this petition?
Welcome to a barrage of 3rd party data center spam.
You really can’t make this 💩 up.
-fin-
NEW: CBC filed a freedom of information request for the MOU signed by Bell Canada and the provincial government.
The government won’t release even a redacted version of the agreement.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The government won’t release even a redacted version of the agreement.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Saskatchewan government won't release document on Bell Canada's AI data centre | CBC News
The provincial government has refused to release a copy of the memorandum of understanding it signed with Bell Canada for the telecom giant's AI data centre being built outside Regina.
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2026 at 12:37 PM
NEW: CBC filed a freedom of information request for the MOU signed by Bell Canada and the provincial government.
The government won’t release even a redacted version of the agreement.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The government won’t release even a redacted version of the agreement.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Policy Proposals for the incoming Democratic Majority Congress:
- Medicare for All, even Ford F-150 Drivers
- All Weapons for bombing Foreign Countries will now be Used on AI Data Centers
- $5k Checks to Every American signed by Abdul
- Rename Texas Roadhouse to Texas Wokehouse
- Medicare for All, even Ford F-150 Drivers
- All Weapons for bombing Foreign Countries will now be Used on AI Data Centers
- $5k Checks to Every American signed by Abdul
- Rename Texas Roadhouse to Texas Wokehouse
November 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Policy Proposals for the incoming Democratic Majority Congress:
- Medicare for All, even Ford F-150 Drivers
- All Weapons for bombing Foreign Countries will now be Used on AI Data Centers
- $5k Checks to Every American signed by Abdul
- Rename Texas Roadhouse to Texas Wokehouse
- Medicare for All, even Ford F-150 Drivers
- All Weapons for bombing Foreign Countries will now be Used on AI Data Centers
- $5k Checks to Every American signed by Abdul
- Rename Texas Roadhouse to Texas Wokehouse
Saskatchewan government won't release document on Bell Canada's AI data centre
Minister defends withholding memorandum outlining what could become a $52B deal
Democracy doesn’t apply with Cons in power
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Minister defends withholding memorandum outlining what could become a $52B deal
Democracy doesn’t apply with Cons in power
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Saskatchewan government won't release document on Bell Canada's AI data centre | CBC News
The provincial government has refused to release a copy of the memorandum of understanding it signed with Bell Canada for the telecom giant's AI data centre being built outside Regina.
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Saskatchewan government won't release document on Bell Canada's AI data centre
Minister defends withholding memorandum outlining what could become a $52B deal
Democracy doesn’t apply with Cons in power
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Minister defends withholding memorandum outlining what could become a $52B deal
Democracy doesn’t apply with Cons in power
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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IRIS-T is his example: Zelenskyy says combat use helped fix weaknesses. He cites Germany’s 10–20-year order backlog. Ukraine also shares battlefield data on German systems.
mod.gov.ua/en/news/ukra...
IRIS-T is his example: Zelenskyy says combat use helped fix weaknesses. He cites Germany’s 10–20-year order backlog. Ukraine also shares battlefield data on German systems.
mod.gov.ua/en/news/ukra...
Ukraine and Germany sign a memorandum on defence data exchange
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov, and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, signed Ukraine’s first agreement on the exchange of defence data with partners.
mod.gov.ua
November 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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IRIS-T is his example: Zelenskyy says combat use helped fix weaknesses. He cites Germany’s 10–20-year order backlog. Ukraine also shares battlefield data on German systems.
mod.gov.ua/en/news/ukra...
IRIS-T is his example: Zelenskyy says combat use helped fix weaknesses. He cites Germany’s 10–20-year order backlog. Ukraine also shares battlefield data on German systems.
mod.gov.ua/en/news/ukra...
#Dinovember Day 3: Koreaceratops!
Fun fact: This ceratopsian has a unique, broad tail that some paleontologists think may have been used for swimming! We have only one example of this dinosaur though, so more fossils are needed to get more data.
#Koreaceratops #Dinovember2026 #SciArt #Paleoart
Fun fact: This ceratopsian has a unique, broad tail that some paleontologists think may have been used for swimming! We have only one example of this dinosaur though, so more fossils are needed to get more data.
#Koreaceratops #Dinovember2026 #SciArt #Paleoart
November 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
#Dinovember Day 3: Koreaceratops!
Fun fact: This ceratopsian has a unique, broad tail that some paleontologists think may have been used for swimming! We have only one example of this dinosaur though, so more fossils are needed to get more data.
#Koreaceratops #Dinovember2026 #SciArt #Paleoart
Fun fact: This ceratopsian has a unique, broad tail that some paleontologists think may have been used for swimming! We have only one example of this dinosaur though, so more fossils are needed to get more data.
#Koreaceratops #Dinovember2026 #SciArt #Paleoart