Technology

The Hidden Cost of AI: How Data Centers Are Straining Water, Power, and Communities

An April 2025 study by SourceMaterial and The Guardian determined that these companies plan to expand the number of data centers by 78 percent.

7 months ago

Seroka’s “State of The Port” Speech: Another Myopic Rah-Rah Affair

And so it was throughout Seroka’s presentation. The future looks bright for the elite industry crowd inside AltaSea with Seroka,…

7 months ago

The Long Beach Way

Holding a doctorate in public administration, Hacegaba framed the port’s future around a legally binding 2050 net-zero mandate, even as…

7 months ago

Boys & Girls Clubs Bring Technology Access to More Families

  Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, in partnership with Cox Communications and Computers 2 Kids, is…

7 months ago

Newsom Spotlights Major Anduril Investment in SoCal which Includes AI Weapons Development

At that time, OpenAI maintained that the partnership is focused on defensive measures to protect US and allied forces, not…

8 months ago

Letters to the Editor

DJT...Won’t He Do It? You published my letter. Minneapolis events recently... Everyone must consider the obvious unlawful homicide and what…

8 months ago

California Launches Nation’s First Tool Allowing Residents to Block Sale of Their Data

As of Jan. 1, Californians can submit a single deletion request to registered data brokers through DROP. DROP quickly verifies…

8 months ago

Hacegaba Sets Bold New Vision for Port of the Future

The Port of Long Beach is defining what’s possible as the Port of the Future by spurring innovation and building…

8 months ago

Communities Push Back Against AI Data Center Expansion

There are also concerns about noise pollution, caused by hums and buzzes from server fans, HVAC systems, and other equipment…

8 months ago

Barragán, Obernolte Propose AI Transparency Measure to Build Public Trust

One in five U.S. workers now report using AI in some part of their job, yet many receive little guidance…

8 months ago