The Verge is a US technology news outlet covering tech and digital culture. Recent coverage includes Josh Dzieza's investigation into Kevin O'Leary's planned 40,000-acre, nine-gigawatt Stratos data center in Utah, which was halted after an opaque approval process; OpenAI's messy attempt to repair ties with mathematicians through a new advisory group; and a commentary citing cybernetics founder Wiener that criticizes comparing the human brain to a computer.
Opinion: Our minds aren't equipped to handle AIA commentary argues that comparing the human brain to a computer is a misconception in the AI industry. Citing cybernetics founder Wiener and criticizing reductionist views like Musk's, it contends humans are far more complex than machines, and AI products pose a challenge.
The Verge investigates O'Leary's failed Utah data centerThe Verge's Josh Dzieza spent months investigating Kevin O'Leary's planned Utah data center. Called Stratos, it was to span 40,000 acres with nine gigawatts of power, more than double Utah's average usage, but an opaque approval process sparked a political firestorm that halted it.
OpenAI again stumbles in math outreachThe Verge reports OpenAI's latest attempt to mend ties with the math community via a new independent advisory group remains messy and confusing, with mathematicians including a member saying it mirrors the company's past rushed math announcements.
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