Rethinking Data Centers, Google’s Lifeline for Old PCs, and the Internet's Surprising Cognitive Benefits
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Rethinking Data Centers, Google’s Lifeline for Old PCs, and the Internet's Surprising Cognitive Benefits
In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses the growing local opposition to new data centers and its potential economic impacts, Google's Chrome OS Flex as an alternative to Windows 11 to reduce e-waste, and a new study on how internet use might slow cognitive decline in older adults. Tune in for insights into the delicate balance of an AI-driven economy, the benefits of extending the life of older PCs, and the positive cognitive effects of internet engagement for seniors.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:21 Community Pushback Against Data Centers
02:57 Google's Chrome OS Flex: A Lifeline for Older PCs
05:15 Internet Use and Cognitive Health in Older Adults
07:24 Conclusion and Call to Action