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Received — 22 September 2026 ⏭

Texas Halts Data Center Permits, Expanding Environmental Scrutiny

✇NYT: Science
By: Scott Dance
22 September 2026 at 23:23
Less than a year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed data centers. Now he is confronting concerns about the projects even among fellow Republicans.

© Paul Ratje for The New York Times

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas ordered state environmental regulators on Monday to pause data center permitting processes.

Anthropic Releases a New A.I. Model, Opus 5.5, Amid Safety Debate

✇NYT: Technology
By: Emmy Martin
22 September 2026 at 14:06
The company released a cheaper, faster model that it said was the strongest performer on its most rigorous internal safety tests to date.

© Eric Helgas for The New York Times

Anthropic’s new artificial intelligence model, Opus 5.5, was the first release since the company’s chief executive called for the industry to slow down.

Self-Driving Cars Are Getting Better. The Risks Are Getting Bigger.

✇NYT: Technology
By: Jack Ewing
23 September 2026 at 11:18
Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.

© Erin Schaff/The New York Times

Hands-free driving in a Rivian. The automaker is among those offering systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on certain roads.
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