data – NewsXfdmetal https://www.xfdmetal.com XFD Metal - focusing on metal materials for 12 years. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:05:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Google disclosed student journalist’s private data to immigration authorities https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/google-disclosed-student-journalists-private-data-to-immigration-authorities.html https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/google-disclosed-student-journalists-private-data-to-immigration-authorities.html#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:05:51 +0000 https://www.xfdmetal.com/biology/google-disclosed-student-journalists-private-data-to-immigration-authorities.html According to a report by The Intercept, Google provided U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with extensive personal data about British student journalist Amandla Thomas-Johnson based on an administrative subpoena that was not approved by a judge. The data included usernames, addresses, IP addresses, phone numbers, and bank account details. The request came just two hours after the student was informed that his U.S. visa had been revoked, following his participation in a pro-Palestinian protest.


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This case highlights the U.S. government’s use of “administrative subpoenas”—legal demands issued without judicial oversight—to obtain personal information from tech companies about individuals critical of its policies. While such subpoenas cannot compel the disclosure of private communications like email content, they can be used to gather metadata to identify anonymous accounts.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation recently urged seven major tech companies to stop complying with such subpoenas, insisting that firms should require judicial confirmation before handing over user data and notify affected individuals to allow time for legal challenges. The journalist involved remarked that when governments and tech giants can easily track and control individuals, society must urgently reconsider what resistance means in the digital age.

Roger Luo said:This case exposes systemic risks in the U.S. legal framework where administrative subpoenas bypass judicial oversight. It challenges tech companies’ ethical obligations to protect user data and underscores the urgent need for transparency and reform in cross-agency data surveillance practices.

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The lab tested lenses from Sony as well as third-party brands. Results are available on Sony’s official website in an easy-to-navigate format. Users can compare models side by side or view individual reports. Each report includes sample images and charts that show real-world performance.

Sony says this initiative supports transparency and helps users make informed decisions. The company believes that access to objective data builds trust in both products and the creative process. Photographers no longer need to rely only on reviews or marketing claims. They can now check verified test results themselves.

The testing environment uses controlled lighting and high-precision equipment. Every lens is mounted on a compatible Sony camera body. Tests run at multiple focal lengths and apertures to capture full performance ranges. Data is collected across the entire image frame, from center to corners.

This effort marks a shift in how camera companies share technical information. Most manufacturers keep such details private or share only highlights. Sony’s open approach sets a new standard for the industry. Other brands may follow as demand for honest product data grows.


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The lab plans to add more lenses regularly. Updates will include newly released models and older ones based on user requests. Sony encourages feedback to improve the testing process and presentation of results.

]]> New York Moves to Halt New Data Centers for Three Years https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years-2.html https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years-2.html#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:01:29 +0000 https://www.xfdmetal.com/biology/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years-2.html New York lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing at least a three-year moratorium on permits for new data center construction—making it the sixth U.S. state to consider such a pause. The move reflects growing bipartisan concern over the energy and social impacts of expanding AI infrastructure.


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More than 230 environmental groups have joined calls for a national moratorium, with Democratic and Republican legislators advancing similar proposals in multiple states. New York Senator Liz Krueger warned that the state is “completely unprepared” for the massive data centers now “gunning for New York.”

Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a grid modernization plan that would require large energy users such as data centers to “pay their fair share.” This unfolding battle—from local to national levels—signals a critical tightening of policies amid the AI infrastructure boom.

Roger Luo said:This legislative push marks a turning point in balancing AI growth with sustainability. While moratoriums offer a needed pause for policy development, long-term solutions must integrate clean energy mandates and transparent cost frameworks to prevent shifting burdens onto communities.  

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]]> https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years-2.html/feed 0 New York Moves to Halt New Data Centers for Three Years https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years.html https://www.xfdmetal.com/chemicalsmaterials/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years.html#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:04:38 +0000 https://www.xfdmetal.com/biology/new-york-moves-to-halt-new-data-centers-for-three-years.html New York lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing at least a three-year moratorium on permits for new data center construction—making it the sixth U.S. state to consider such a pause. The move reflects growing bipartisan concern over the energy and social impacts of expanding AI infrastructure.


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More than 230 environmental groups have joined calls for a national moratorium, with Democratic and Republican legislators advancing similar proposals in multiple states. New York Senator Liz Krueger warned that the state is “completely unprepared” for the massive data centers now “gunning for New York.”

Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a grid modernization plan that would require large energy users such as data centers to “pay their fair share.” This unfolding battle—from local to national levels—signals a critical tightening of policies amid the AI infrastructure boom.

Roger Luo said:This legislative push marks a turning point in balancing AI growth with sustainability. While moratoriums offer a needed pause for policy development, long-term solutions must integrate clean energy mandates and transparent cost frameworks to prevent shifting burdens onto communities.  

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