Arizona Technology News

FILE Rows of servers fill a data center. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is calling for a statewide pause on new data center approvals, citing concerns about the industry's water and power demands. (Photo via FBI)

DAVID IVERSEN

AG Kris Mayes calls for pause on new data centers, citing Arizona’s water and power crunch

Questions about privacy and recent examples of misuse are pushing several metro Phoenix communities to reconsider their reliance on Flock cameras

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Which Arizona cities, counties, law enforcement agencies have stopped using Flock cameras?

arizona attorney general investigating flock safety surveillance privacy

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Arizona attorney general launches statewide review of Flock cameras amid wave of scrutiny

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, visits Casa Grande

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump admin ‘laser-focused’ on Arizona semiconductors

KEVIN STONE

Phoenix mayor says TSMC’s $265 billion investment is historic on multiple levels

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans to pour another $100 billion into its TSMC Arizona operations in Phoenix. (TSMC photo)

KEVIN STONE

TSMC announces additional $100 billion investment in Arizona operations

A 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe exposed the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. (Photo via Scienmag)

DAVID IVERSEN

Arizona receives slice of 42-state, $18M settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach

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DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 9, 2026
Salt River Project, the Valley’s largest electricity provider, inks major wind energy deal

Salt River Project is buying 600 megawatts of wind power from Pattern Energy's SunZia project in New Mexico.
SHIRA TANZER | Jul 8, 2026
Court says 9 districts can spend career and tech education funds without EVIT oversight

A judge ruled that nine school districts can control how they can spend certain funds received through EVIT for career and technical education.
SHIRA TANZER | Jul 7, 2026
TSMC Arizona interns teach local Boys & Girls Club kids about semiconductor industry

TSMC Arizona and the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley recently partnered on a new event designed to teach children about the semiconductor industry.
SHIRA TANZER | Jul 6, 2026
Arizona student leaders prepare to pass AI policy that could be utilized in Arizona schools

Two Mountain Ridge High School students will represent Arizona at a Boston fellowship this month, helping draft a national AI policy.
DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 23, 2026
Phoenix mayor joins 40 city leaders worldwide in pact to set rules for data center growth

Mayor Kate Gallego signed the C40 Cities data center pact, joining 39 mayors worldwide in setting standards for sustainable data center development.
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COLTON KROLAK | Jun 17, 2026
High-tech DroneDogs now providing private security in the Valley

High-tech DroneDogs can now be rented for about $30 an hour in the Valley to provide private security.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Jun 14, 2026
Waymo launching invitation-only membership with exclusive perks for select Phoenix riders

Waymo announced it is launching "Waymo Premier," an invite-only monthly membership program tailored for its most frequent riders.
DAMON ALLRED | Jun 11, 2026
Gov. Hobbs says budget’s data center tax incentive moratorium is critical to better policy

A three-year moratorium on tax exemptions for Arizona data centers built into the state budget will be key in allowing the state to better shape policy around the centers, Gov. Katie Hobbs told Outspoken.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Jun 7, 2026
Scottsdale performs Arizona’s 1st lead-free heart procedure, milestone for medical future

Doctors David Rizik and Paul Sorajja at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale performed Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure earlier this month.
HAILEY MENSIK/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Jun 2, 2026
Major Valley landowner slashes data center plans in Pinal County amid public outcry

Vermaland LLC has scaled back its plan for the La Osa Energy Center in Pinal County from 59 to 11 data center buildings.
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DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 2, 2026
Arizona Chamber leader says computers should join state’s five C’s

Arizona Chamber CEO Danny Seiden says computers should join Arizona's five C's as one of the state's economic pillars.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jun 2, 2026
Waymo to offer free rides in new Ojai vehicles to select Phoenix riders

Are you a Waymo Trusted Tester in metro Phoenix? Then you might be able to hail a free ride in one of its blue Ojai vehicles.
DAVID IVERSEN | May 26, 2026
Arizona joins bipartisan coalition of state AGs that oppose federal kids online safety bill

A bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general urges Congress to reject the KIDS Act, warning it shields Big Tech and weakens online child safety laws.
GREG BARR/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | May 25, 2026
Waymo suspends freeway service in Phoenix, other cities amid technical issues

Waymo is temporarily halting robotaxi service on freeways in metro Phoenix and several other cities.
HELENA WEGNER/REPORTER, PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | May 17, 2026
Japanese company’s East Valley data center campus moves forward

NTT Data Group Corp. has acquired 173 acres in Mesa for its $300 million data center project, allowing the massive development to move forward.
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HELENA WEGNER/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | May 15, 2026
Waymo opens its 1st dedicated Valley office space at Tempe business park

Waymo LLC has opened its first office space in Tempe as the self-driving car company expands in the Phoenix metro.
DAVID IVERSEN | May 7, 2026
Supervisor Thomas Galvin defends vote approving controversial West Valley data center

Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin defends his vote approving Project Baccara, a data center near Luke Air Force Base, citing zoning limits.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 7, 2026
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools, including ASU and NAU, as finals loom

Canvas outage hits ASU and 9,000 schools after ShinyHunters cyberattack on Instructure, exposing student data and disrupting finals week across campuses.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Apr 22, 2026
Phoenix bets on quantum computing as its next big tech industry

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced Tuesday that the city will launch the Phoenix Quantum Strategy.
DAVID IVERSEN | Apr 21, 2026
Australian chip company Syenta opens first US location in Tempe, promises 200 jobs

Syenta, an Australian technology company that makes tools for building faster computer chips, announced Tuesday it is opening its first U.S. location in Tempe.
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Apr 21, 2026
Phoenix lands $100 million bioscience commitment from Spain-based pharmaceutical firm

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego says cutting-edge cancer research company ROIS is investing $100 million in a manufacturing site.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Apr 20, 2026
Honeywell expands engine manufacturing in Phoenix to support new Navy training jets

Honeywell Aerospace will begin manufacturing engines in Phoenix for an aircraft that could be used to train Navy pilots, the company said Monday.
HAILEY MENSIK/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Apr 20, 2026
Zoning hurdle cleared for proposed Arizona data center hub with up to 59 buildings

A prominent Arizona landowner’s plan to turn more than 3,300 acres of vacant desert land into a data center hub is moving forward.
AMY EDELEN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Apr 19, 2026
TSMC accelerates critical chip production in Arizona due to AI-related demand

TSMC is increasing investment in its chip factories to meet AI-related demand for chips, with Arizona playing an integral role in the expansion strategy.
COLTON KROLAK | Apr 16, 2026
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly says Congress must protect workers as AI threatens jobs

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly says Congress needs to put people first as more Americans worry about losing jobs to artificial intelligence.