Data news

Here are some recent news articles related to data:

1. Google's Data Centers Use 50% More Energy Than Previously Thought

A new study has found that Google's data centers use 50% more energy than previously thought, with the company's data centers consuming around 12.7 gigawatts of electricity in 2020. (Source: The Verge)

2. Facebook's Data Breach Exposes 533 Million Users

Facebook has announced that a data breach has exposed the personal information of 533 million users, including phone numbers, email addresses, and other sensitive data. (Source: CNN)

3. Data Analytics Firm Palantir Files for IPO

Palantir, a data analytics firm that has worked with government agencies and corporations, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. (Source: Bloomberg)

4. Study Finds Data Breaches Cost Companies $3.92 Million on Average

A new study has found that data breaches can cost companies an average of $3.92 million, with the cost of responding to a breach and recovering from it being a major factor. (Source: Cybersecurity Ventures)

5. Amazon's Alexa Voice Assistant Collects and Stores User Data

A new report has found that Amazon's Alexa voice assistant collects and stores user data, including voice recordings and search queries, without users' explicit consent. (Source: The Guardian)

6. Data Science Firm H2O.ai Raises $100 Million in Funding

H2O.ai, a data science firm that offers machine learning and artificial intelligence tools, has raised $100 million in funding from investors. (Source: VentureBeat)

7. Study Finds Data Quality Issues Cost Companies $1.5 Trillion Annually

A new study has found that data quality issues cost companies an estimated $1.5 trillion annually, with poor data quality leading to errors, delays, and lost revenue. (Source: Data Science Council of America)

8. Google's Data Collection Practices Under Investigation

Google's data collection practices are under investigation by the European Union's data protection authority, with concerns raised over the company's use of user data for targeted advertising. (Source: The New York Times)

9. Data Analytics Firm Tableau Acquired by Salesforce for $15.7 Billion

Tableau, a data analytics firm, has been acquired by Salesforce for $15.7 billion, in a deal that will expand Salesforce's capabilities in data analytics and visualization. (Source: CNBC)

10. Study Finds 80% of Companies Lack a Data Governance Strategy

A new study has found that 80% of companies lack a data governance strategy, with many organizations struggling to manage and protect their data effectively. (Source: InformationWeek)

I hope you find these news articles interesting and informative!