Indy councilors line up in opposition to Google’s billion-dollar data center
Almost half of the council has spoken out against the controversial project, which was approved by the Metropolitan Development Commission last week.
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For law firms, AI promises ROI
AI-related labor and employment issues, patents, technology transactions and licensing are just some of the areas bringing in business to law firms.
Lawrence-based Schneider Geospatial acquires Boston software firm
Lawrence-based software firm Schneider Geospatial, which has more than doubled its employee base over the past three years, just acquired its fifth company since 2022.
City commission gives initial OK to Google’s billion-dollar data center plan
The tech giant’s plan to develop the massive data center in Franklin Township was bolstered by a city commission’s vote Wednesday to grant preliminary approval to the company’s request to rezone nearly 470 acres for the project.
Google confirms its involvement in proposed Franklin Township data center
Until now, the entity behind a proposed $1 billion data center campus off of South Post Road has been known only as Deep Meadow Ventures LLC.
Trump administration vying to own 10% stake in Intel after SoftBank’s $2B bet
The unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers.
Indy officials to weigh rezoning request for planned data center project
The Metropolitan Development Commission also will consider granting a tax break for the first building planned for the complex, which has an estimated cost of $314 million.
Finance industry seeks overhaul of global crypto rules for banks
The rules, which include steep capital surcharges for banks that hold cryptocurrencies, were agreed upon in 2022 against a backdrop of crypto market upheaval and a string of scandals.
16M and growing: What’s driving the NCAA’s effort to build its fan database?
Brian Higgins is the NCAA’s senior vice president of business performance and oversees the organization’s data collection and analysis work.
Fishers-based Arrive AI books first-ever revenue in Q2
Fishers-based Arrive AI, which secured its first patent in 2014 and launched as a company in 2019, reported its first-ever revenue during the second quarter, the company announced Thursday.
Labor unions mobilize to challenge advance of algorithms in workplaces
The renewed drive to regulate AI could change how workers are exposed to AI in their jobs and complicate industry plans to roll out technology.
EU’s new AI code of practice could set regulatory standard for American companies
Even non-European companies will be required to meet certain standards of transparency, safety, security and copyright compliance to operate in Europe come August 2027.
Former Corteva leader tapped as next AgriNovus CEO
She brings 15 years of experience in the food and agriculture space, including more than seven years at Dow AgroSciences.
Indy embraces new tech to better manage traffic
The department has contracted with two companies to provide technology that will help it monitor intersections.
At Amazon’s Greenwood warehouse, humans and robots work side by side
While robots are not taking over warehouses, experts say, they are making processes faster, safer and easier on the workers.
Indianapolis-based software firm Metaimpact lands $5M investment
Metaimpact, a software company led by longtime local tech executive Scott McCorkle, has now raised $45 million since its launch in December 2018.
OpenAI launches GPT-5, a potential barometer for whether AI hype is justified
The update is being closely watched to see if the frontier of generative AI is advancing or plateauing.
Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in United States
Demand for computer chips has been climbing worldwide, with sales increasing 19.6% in the year-ended in June, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics organization.
Trump to highlight Apple’s plans to invest $100B more in US, raising total to $600B
Apple’s new investments will be about bringing more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the United States.
US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances
Drones are already used in a variety of ways, including bolstering search and rescue operations, applying fertilizer, inspecting power lines and railroad bridges and delivering packages.