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Xcel Energy sells land in Becker to Microsoft for data center

Xcel Energy sells land in Becker to Microsoft for data center

The tech giant bought about 295 acres in the city of Becker for about $17.7 million, according to public data from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
by Kirsti Marohn

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From deep fakes to swatting, Minnesota lawmakers confront emerging threats they face

From deep fakes to swatting, Minnesota lawmakers confront emerging threats they face

Legislators are considering measures that would add additional teeth to state laws that deal with producing falsified content about elected officials and calling law enforcement to their homes on false pretenses.
by Dana Ferguson

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Twin Cities internet company plugs email server leak

A major Twin Cities internet provider says that it immediately fixed a problem that led to the inadvertent publication of thousands of its own and business clients’ emails. U.S. Internet said that no credit card or Social Security numbers were made public, and customers of the company’s fiber optic internet service were not affected.
by Matt Sepic

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The dating app paradox: Why dating apps may be worse than ever

The dating app paradox: Why dating apps may be worse than ever

Investors in dating app companies are suffering from heartbreak. As these companies shift gears and try to make a profit, many of their users are heartbroken too.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content

Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content

Fake news, pictures, videos and podcasts have quickly become more sophisticated with the advent of widely available artificial intelligence tools. Experts say the best tool we have to fight disinformation is common sense.
by Catharine Richert

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Are we living in 'Black Mirror?' Apple Vision Pros may make it feel that way

Are we living in 'Black Mirror?' Apple Vision Pros may make it feel that way

Videos of Apple’s new mixed-reality headset being used behind the wheel have led to concerns about distracted driving. Experts say they pose dangers since they don’t perfectly reproduce human vision.
by Diba Mohtasham

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