Science & Technology

Oracle Seeks Financial Shield as New Mexico AI Data Center Faces Delays

Oracle sent a force majeure notice on its Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico, which could let it delay some payments if the campus opens late, Bloomberg reports.

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled Over Facebook Privacy Promise as Jury Hears Testimony in New Mexico’s Second Trial Against Meta

Mark Zuckerberg was questioned over a promise he made about Facebook users' personal data more than a decade ago as a New Mexico jury heard his testimony, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico Lawmakers Seek Parental Consent for Amira AI Amid Concerns Over Recording Students’ Voices and Collecting Data

More than 30 New Mexico lawmakers want the Public Education Department to require parental consent for schools' use of Amira AI, KOB 4 reports.

Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching

Rio Rancho police have expanded their automated license plate readers from five to 19, sparking privacy concerns, KOAT reports.

TikTok Video of ‘Red Energy’ Rising From Ocean is Fabricated, Not a Real Phenomenon

A viral TikTok video purporting to show a mysterious red energy formation rising from the ocean is fabricated content from a series of AI-generated and CGI clips.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.