Texas energy company seeks federal approval for pipeline through New Mexico to power data center Southern N.M. lawmakers, environmentalists plan to fight proposal March 5, 2026
Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards Anthropic wanted assurances its AI wouldn’t be used for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons February 27, 2026
16 groups call on N.M. governor for more transparency, public input on Project Jupiter data center Demands include extending public comment for pending air quality permits January 21, 2026
New Mexico AG, legislator preview bill regulating AI images Bill would require labeling and create penalties for deepfakes and malicious AI content January 16, 2026
N.M. lawmaker proposes more oversight, regulations for data center ‘microgrids’ Doña Ana Democrat Sen. Jeff Steinborn calls data centers an ‘ecological disaster in the making’ January 14, 2026
Albuquerque man arrested for using AI to create child porn from normal images AG calls arrest a ‘powerful warning’ to those attempting to weaponize generative AI January 14, 2026
NMED says data center Project Jupiter’s air quality applications ‘incomplete’ – for now Critics say state’s ruling a ‘reminder that the rules still apply’ December 19, 2025
Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes December 16, 2025
New Mexico lawmakers plan push for AI regulation ahead of January legislative session The federal government might ban states from imposing rules on companies or their clients December 2, 2025
N.M. lawmakers voice concerns over data center Project Jupiter Legislators echo criticisms about environmental impacts, transparency October 31, 2025
Project Jupiter pits demand for data against New Mexico’s finite natural resources A pair of lawsuits challenging the multi-billion dollar proposal are pending in court October 28, 2025
NMSU, Japanese tech firm create new ‘innovation hub’ to test AI and other advanced tech NMSU and Japanese tech firm Fujitsu signed a memorandum of understanding Monday, Oct. 20, in Santa Fe creating a new… October 21, 2025
New Mexico’s AI future An expert on algorithms discusses how the state can create ethical artificial intelligence policy July 29, 2025
NM Gov touts $1B partnership on new geothermal plant for Meta’s data center power needs Officials and academics say New Mexico is poised to be a geothermal leader June 13, 2025
New Mexico AG opposes House GOP efforts to restrict state laws on AI Torrez: ‘states must have the ability to shepherd its progress in a safe and responsible way’ May 19, 2025
Americans, anxious about AI’s role in the election, may not know its full scope, expert says AI plays “hidden roles” and may exacerbate some of America’s societal problems that are unrelated to technology, an information technology… November 1, 2024
Legislators question AI resource consumption Technology requires a large amount of water and electricity October 3, 2024
‘Standing on the shoulders of giants’: AI makes leaps, legislation falls behind AI considered the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ October 1, 2024
Social platform X edits AI chatbot after election officials warn that it spreads misinformation CHICAGO (AP) — The social media platform X has made a change to its AI chatbot after five secretaries of… August 26, 2024
Lawmakers from three states share experiences regulating AI Connecticut, Maryland and Minnesota legislators walk N.M. panel through policy, including data privacy concerns August 19, 2024
Luján, others, request info on OpenAI allegations Senators are concerned over the reports about OpenAI safety July 24, 2024
Lab that brought us nuclear war looks into whether AI will bring next COVID AI-enabled biological threats may pose substantial threats July 22, 2024
Deepfake disclosure bill passes NM House AI isn’t banned under the proposal but requires disclaimers. The latest version clarifies platforms wouldn’t have to police campaign ads… February 14, 2024
N.M. House panel wants disclaimers on AI and deepfakes in political campaigns House majority leader wants public to be aware of AI-generated election ads February 1, 2024