Bill would give local governments slice of data centers’ tax break
House Bill 1333 would require data center developers that receive sales tax exemptions to give 1% of the abatement to local governments.
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Defense Department turns to startup to meet growing quantum computing needs
Lafayette-based Quantum Research Sciences develops software for quantum computers so large they fill up a room, just like the IBM mainframes from the 1950s and 1960s.
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash
Ring and Flock said last year they were planning on working together to give Ring camera owners the option to share their video footage in response to law enforcement requests.
Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers
The agreement comes as the U.S. remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips.
UPDATE: Despite opposition from councilors and neighbors, Martindale-Brightwood data center gets initial OK
The Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner’s approval of Los Angeles-based Metrobloks’ rezoning request came despite strong opposition from Martindale-Brightwood residents and some members of the City-County Council.
Video in investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s abduction raises questions about surveillance technology
The surprising emergence of the video footage has resurrected questions about digital content’s long afterlife.
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube.
Stellantis seeks to exit battery venture with Samsung as EV losses mount
Stellantis and Samsung SDI formed their Indiana joint venture, StarPlus Energy, in 2021 and began production at a $2.5 billion battery manufacturing plant in Kokomo three years later.
Martindale-Brightwood residents ask Mayor Joe Hogsett to intervene in data center development
The coalition asked that Hogsett and other city leaders pause any decisions on the proposed 14-acre data center development until there is comprehensive environmental testing, remediation and a community impact review regarding the project.
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
A slew of trials beginning this year seek to hold social media companies responsible for harming children’s mental well-being.
Traders chase ‘AI resistant’ stocks as disruption fear hits tech
A new group of stock winners has emerged as technology shares slide: Companies with businesses that artificial intelligence can’t replicate.
Q&A: BiomEdit CEO goes behind the scenes of an $18.4M VC round
The animal health startup had fundraising success in 2025, a year in which investment deals were hard to come by.
Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power, but experts have their doubts
The world’s richest man said he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centers in space.
Walmart joins $1T club as tech, frugal shoppers fuel gains
Recent investments in artificial intelligence have helped supercharge the stock’s advance.
Venture capital investment in tech firms declined in 2025, TechPoint report says
TechPoint, the growth initiative for Indiana’s tech sector, said the report highlights “a year defined by recalibration and renewed focus on long-term value creation.”
Elon Musk combines his rocket and AI businesses before expected IPO this year
His rocket venture, SpaceX, announced on Monday that it had bought xAI in an effort to help the world’s richest man dominate the rocket and artificial intelligence businesses.
Developer withdraws rezoning request for proposed Pike Township data center
American Tower Co. submitted plans for the project to the city of Indianapolis late last year. The proposed plans called for a single-story data center that would use about 4 megawatts of power.
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
Companies have tied workforce changes to AI, but it can be hard to know if AI is the real reason behind the layoffs or if it’s the message a company wants to tell Wall Street.
Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements
The minerals kept in the reserve would help to shield the manufacturers of autos, electronics and other goods from any supply chain disruptions.
Some of the most coveted jobs in America aren’t safe anymore
While tech companies continue to invest billions of dollars into AI, they’re slashing jobs while touting AI-forward strategies and leaner organizations.