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Today’s Tech Spot Roundup
Microsoft's AI in its own terms: "use Copilot at your own risk"
The Copilot terms of use, updated last October, draw clear limits around what the software is meant to do. The document states Copilot is for entertainment purposes only, adding that “it can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended.” More notably, Microsoft explicitly advises against relying on it…
Visa processed 106 million disputes last year, now wants AI to take over
Despite being the default for global e-commerce, digital payments still require a degree of “human touch” when disputes and complaints arise. That friction is becoming a growing cost center as online transactions scale, and Visa argues that shifting to AI-managed dispute handling could streamline the process, cut losses, and turn…
US military deploys low-cost "Lucas" drone built from reverse-engineered Iranian tech
Senior defense officials told The Wall Street Journal that the autonomous attack drones have been used in strikes against Iranian military and IRGC targets, including weapons facilities, manufacturing sites, and air-defense nodes. They said this contributed to an 83% decline in Iranian drone attacks during the early days of the conflict.
Nearly half of US data centers planned for 2026 are facing delays or cancellation
Analysts at Sightline Climate estimate that between 30% and 50% of AI data centers planned for deployment in the US this year will be delayed or canceled. The main constraints are difficulty sourcing key electrical equipment and securing enough power to operate new facilities.
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