Seminole Nation Becomes First Indigenous Group to Ban Planet-Cooking Data Centers From Its Land; Futurism, March 28, 2026

Joe Wilkins, Futurism; Seminole Nation Becomes First Indigenous Group to Ban Planet-Cooking Data Centers From Its Land

"The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma just became the first Indigenous nation to officially ban data center construction from lands under its jurisdiction. 

After a tech startup approached Seminole leaders asking to allow a data center on their lands, the Tribal Council voted 24 to 0 to enact a “moratorium on the advancement of generative artificial intelligence technology and hyperscale data center development within the Seminole Nation and within tribal lands and territories,” Native News Online reported."

5 ethical questions about artificial intelligence; Britannica Money, May 2025

 Written byAllie Grace Garnet; Fact-checked byDoug Ashburn, Britannica Money; 5 ethical questions about artificial intelligence

"Are you wondering about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence? You’re not alone. AI is an innovative, powerful tool that many fear could produce significant consequences—some positive, some negative, and some downright dangerous.

Ethical concerns about an emerging technology aren’t new, but with the rise of generative AI and rapidly increasing user adoption, the conversation is taking on new urgency. Is AI fair? Does it protect our privacy? Who is accountable when AI makes a mistake—and is AI the ultimate job killer? Enterprises, individuals, and regulators are grappling with these important questions.

Let’s explore the major ethical concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and how AI designers can potentially address these problems."