1n2 Daily
No. 78
Congress Considers Bill to Assign Energy Costs to AI Data Centers
A proposed bill would require technology companies to cover the energy expenses associated with data centers supporting artificial intelligence applications.
The legislation aims to address rising energy demands from AI infrastructure, which are straining power grids and potentially impacting other sectors. The bill's passage could incentivize more efficient data center operations and influence the geographic distribution of AI development.
China Premier Urges AI Governance to Prevent Loss of Control
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for governance frameworks to manage the development of artificial intelligence. This statement signals a potential shift towards stricter regulation of AI within China, reflecting concerns about the technology's societal impact and potential risks.
ITI Supports Efforts to Strengthen America’s Energy Future
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) expressed support for congressional initiatives focused on bolstering the nation's energy infrastructure. This backing suggests a proactive approach from the tech sector to address potential energy challenges related to data centers and other power-intensive operations.
The morning inbox carried 25 substantive captures — 18 from tech, 7 from ai. Nothing stood up loud enough to lead, but the volume itself is worth a glance; the full link list is below.
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Cosmos Health signed an agreement to deploy an AI-powered call center to improve order intake, customer communications, and operating efficiency.
N1 / OpenClaw: Hermes evolution
Defined per `project_openclaw.md` Hermes section: N1's runtime IS Hermes via `hermes claw migrate`. Pre-shelving this was the next move.
Hermes: Migration audit
Run `hermes claw migrate --dry-run` against `~/.openclaw`. Verify SOUL/MEMORY/USER, skills, exec_approval_patterns, TTS, 6 secrets port cleanly.