#TBOT 22: Age Verification Computers, War & AI, Data Centers Drained by AI, GrapheneOS & Motorola

#TBOT 22: Age Verification Computers, War & AI, Data Centers Drained by AI, GrapheneOS & Motorola

Author: The most important weekly tech news + solutions. March 9, 2026 Duration: 25:59

Here are this week’s stories:

Age Verification Comes to Your Computer:A new Colorado bill is attempting to get Apple and Microsoft to enforce age checks on their new operating systems. If you thought digital ID was going to stay on your phone, think again. It could be coming to your computer, too.

Anthropic, OpenAI, and the War State:Anthropic pushed back against mass domestic surveillance demands from the Department of War, while OpenAI continues embracing major partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon, and the war machine. We look at what this says about where AI is headed and who is willing to build it.

AI Data Centers Are Draining the Grid:People are finally starting to pay attention to the electricity crunch caused by AI data centers. Trump says data centers should pay for their own power, but we’ll show you why that doesn’t solve the real problem. We’ll also give you a sneak peek at the upcoming TBOT data center map and report.

Motorola Could Be GrapheneOS’s Next Big Move:GrapheneOS and Motorola may be opening the door to privacy-focused hardware beyond the Pixel line. We look at the official announcement, the speculation around possible devices, and what this could mean for the future of secure phones.

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