Efforts underway to address rising energy needs linked to data centers, AI

Published   Jan 30, 2025 05:13PM
Researchers and industry are working to address the challenge of rising energy needs linked to AI and data centers amid concerns around environmental impacts and strain on the energy grid.  UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Energy Institute recently hosted a discussion on this... ... Read more

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 24

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers' State of the State address; GOP bills targeting immigration, student achievement standards and other issues; and UW–Madison ... Read more

Jim Rafter: Lawmakers must close unsafe Green Bay prison. Th

It has been operating for more than 125 years and its age and disrepair are evident. As such an old facility, it is extremely inefficient to run. Additionally, the institution has become unsafe in a host of ways, not only for the inmates, but their v ... Read more

Bill Barth: Have a real talk on school violence

Evers proposals deserve discussion and compromise. ... Read more

Emily Mills: Turn off the spigot

It’s high time to shut down Enbridge’s oil pipelines in Wisconsin. ... Read more

Bruce Murphy: Schimel haunted by rape kit issue

Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue. ... Read more

Innovation can come from anywhere, Tech Council panelists sa

As major companies in the state seek to advance and leverage new technologies, panelists at a Wisconsin Technology Council event stressed that innovation can come from anywhere.  Speaking yesterday at the Tech Council luncheon in Madison, Rockwe ... Read more