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  • 1. My teacher slammed my laptop and its like this

    A student posted a photo of a MacBook with a cracked LCD panel after a teacher slammed the laptop shut. The student was using the device during class when the teacher grabbed and slammed it without warning.

    r/mac · reddit-subreddit · 24,444 score · 2,284 comments

  • 2. Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad

    Billionaire Peter Thiel is reportedly moving to Argentina, following a trend of wealthy individuals establishing residence abroad. The move has generated extensive discussion on social media about the motivations and implications for the U.S. economy.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 23,952 score · 1,787 comments

  • 3. New Tennessee law requires data centers to pay for their own electricity infrastructure

    Tennessee has passed a law requiring new data centers with peak power demand of at least 50 megawatts within their first three years to pay for their own electricity infrastructure, rather than passing those costs to residential and commercial ratepayers. The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Brent Taylor and Rep. Ed Butler, is partly inspired by xAI's Colossus project in Memphis, which secured its own dedicated energy source.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 26,195 score · 608 comments

  • 4. A CEO told employees they won't get raises in 2026 because the budget is going to AI

    Cloud software firm Teradata has told employees not to expect annual salary raises in 2026, saying the money is being redirected toward AI initiatives. The announcement was shared on Reddit's r/technology forum, where it received over 22,000 upvotes and spawned heated discussion.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 22,967 score · 1,179 comments

  • 5. Erin Brockovich says people are angry because data centers are being 'shoved down their throats' in secrecy

    Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has taken up the issue of data center development, arguing that a lack of transparency is angering local residents who feel projects are being kept secret. The controversy centers on municipal officials who sign nondisclosure agreements that limit what they can say about proposals.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 25,661 score · 586 comments

  • 6. SpaceX is worth less than half of its $1.75 trillion IPO target, Morningstar says

    Morningstar analysts say SpaceX is worth less than half of its $1.75 trillion IPO target. They are uncertain about the profitability of its xAI unit and call its economic moat indeterminate.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 21,097 score · 1,320 comments

  • 7. Take-No-Prisoners Professor Will Fail Any Student Who Uses AI

    A professor publicly states they will fail any student caught using AI for coursework, with the reported phrase: 'I get paid the same whether I pass you or fail you.' The story garnered significant attention on r/technology, with over 15,000 upvotes and nearly 1,900 comments reflecting strong debate about AI detection methods and academic integrity standards.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 15,267 score · 1,856 comments

  • 8. Bernie Sanders AI bill would give public half of the AI industry

    Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which would grant the American public a 50% ownership stake in AI companies. The bill comes as major AI firms like SpaceX/XAI, Anthropic, and OpenAI prepare for public offerings that could create the world's first trillionaire.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 19,792 score · 705 comments

  • 9. GitHub just switched Copilot to metered billing, and developers are watching months of credits vanish in a single day

    GitHub has switched Copilot from a flat-rate subscription to metered billing, causing some developers’ accounts to be charged for months of usage in a single day. The change has sparked significant backlash on social media with many users reporting unexpectedly large bills.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 15,788 score · 1,504 comments

  • 10. Republicans Claim Anti-Data Center Movement Is a Chinese Psy-Op

    A group of Republican lawmakers is asking the FBI to investigate whether public opposition to AI data centers is a Chinese influence campaign, citing reports from the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Power the Future. The letter suggests that Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has called for a moratorium on data centers, may have been influenced by two professors from China who participated in a panel he hosted.

    r/technology · reddit-subreddit · 14,614 score · 1,548 comments