Technology news from around the web: April 15 – 19, 2024

What’s the economic impact of data centers in Ohio? 

Last year, Google announced it was building two new data centers in Columbus and in Lancaster, adding to its facility in New Albany. The tech giant said the expansion would inject another $1.7 billion into its three Ohio data center campuses. 

How CIOs can overcome ‘AI-washing’ while vetting vendors 

Analysts expect regulatory agencies to monitor the validity of AI claims. But CIOs need to keep a close eye on vendors as well. 

What the American Privacy Rights Act could mean for data privacy 

How could this draft legislation impact companies and consumers if it becomes a federal privacy law? 

How Spotify AI plans to know what’s going on inside your head, and find the right track for it 

Spotify has over 100 million tracks available for listeners, and the streaming audio company is increasingly investing in AI to personalize song recommendations.