Matthew Gault

Matthew Gault

Matthew Gault is a writer covering weird tech, nuclear war, and video games. He’s worked for Reuters, Motherboard, and the New York Times.
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‘We Did Not Invite You.’ Citizens Rage at Town Hall Over Proposed Nuclear AI Data Center
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‘We Did Not Invite You.’ Citizens Rage at Town Hall Over Proposed Nuclear AI Data Center

The University of Michigan is partnering with Los Alamos National Labs to build a massive data center in a small Michigan township. The residents say they were never consulted.
Doctor Doom Thanked Seattle for All the Surveillance Cameras
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Doctor Doom Thanked Seattle for All the Surveillance Cameras

‘We must work to crush any dissent to Doom’s vision of public safety,’ the Marvel supervillain told the city as it considered multiple surveillance proposals.
The Man on a Quest to Digitally Preserve America’s Public Restrooms
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The Man on a Quest to Digitally Preserve America’s Public Restrooms

The Restroom Archive is a museum-style repository of 3D scans of the world's restrooms.
Oklahoma Tells City It Can't Charge $17,125.44 for a Records Request Related to Data Center Arrest
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Oklahoma Tells City It Can't Charge $17,125.44 for a Records Request Related to Data Center Arrest

The the city tried to charge a farmer more than $17,000 for bodycam footage and records related to his arrest at a city council meeting.
Florida ‘Deputy of the Year’ Used Flock to Stalk Ex, Held Gun in Her Mouth, Did a Nazi Salute
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Florida ‘Deputy of the Year’ Used Flock to Stalk Ex, Held Gun in Her Mouth, Did a Nazi Salute

The deputy resigned after an investigation uncovered an alleged history of racism, stalking, and sexual abuse.
Israel Is Running a Synthetic Think Tank to Influence AI Search Results
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Israel Is Running a Synthetic Think Tank to Influence AI Search Results

An Israel-funded think tank is churning out AI written essays to catch the attention of AI chatbots and warp search results.
Charges Dropped Against Person Who Clapped at a City Data Center Meeting
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Charges Dropped Against Person Who Clapped at a City Data Center Meeting

Lux Claridge was dragged from a city meeting about data centers and charged with interfering with the police after they clapped during a presentation.
Township Fights Nuclear Weapons Data Center By Passing a Moratorium on Electrical Infrastructure
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Township Fights Nuclear Weapons Data Center By Passing a Moratorium on Electrical Infrastructure

The six month moratorium on major electrical infrastructure projects is the latest tactic meant to delay the massive data center meant to support America’s nuclear weapons.
X's Algorithm Feeds Off Ragebait and Impacts Democrats More, Study Finds
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X's Algorithm Feeds Off Ragebait and Impacts Democrats More, Study Finds

X is driving engagement by making users fight in the replies.
Man Arrested in Texas For Cussing at a County Meeting
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Man Arrested in Texas For Cussing at a County Meeting

Police arrested EJ Carrion in Fort Worth for 'tumultuous behavior' a week after he called local officials 'bullshit' at a county meeting.
Medical Startup Selling Prescription Kit for Nuclear Disaster
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Medical Startup Selling Prescription Kit for Nuclear Disaster

Amble's 'Oh Sh*t Kit' promises to help patients endure the effects of radiation. Experts aren't convinced.
The Mayor Who Said 'No' When Flock Came to Town
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The Mayor Who Said 'No' When Flock Came to Town

“I guess all crime could be eliminated if you put cameras everywhere, surveillance everywhere, and had drones patrolling the skies [...] but what life are we living then?”