PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it’s up to the task. Read more: Read…
Tech Crunch – Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code
Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – The Guadalupe Swept Us Away. This Is the Story of All That Came After.
It was dark, and I was alone. The branches of a hackberry tree held me a few feet above the torrent of the Guadalupe River. Minutes earlier I’d been standing in the…
Texas Monthly – Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know
Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year….
Texas Monthly – In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi. Read:…
Texas Monthly – By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Weird & Wild: MLB manager firings, Murakami’s epic start and a minor-league classic
When a bullpen coughs up 17 runs on eight hits, 18 walks and eight wild pitches, is that is that weird/wild enough to make this column? Yes. Read: Read More
Border Report – Major data breach compromises colleges across US
It’s not currently known just how many people are potentially affected, though some estimate up to 9,000 colleges and universities may be. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Why you can never get your doctor to call you back
Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders…
KTSM News – Man arrested after owing $24K in child support
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 37-year-old man was arrested after allegedly owing $24,000 in child support on Thursday, May 7, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office for Precinct Three….