Amazon Backs Major Gas Power Plant Amid Climate Concerns
Amazon's investment in a Texas gas power plant raises questions about its climate commitments as it seeks to fuel its AI ambitions.
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London Retains Dominance in UK Data Center Landscape as Regional Growth Accelerates
While London continues to hold a significant share of the UK’s data center capacity, regional developments are on the rise, driven by demand and infrastructure expansion.
Satellite Images Reveal Damage to Amazon Data Centers Amid Escalating Conflict
Recent satellite imagery has confirmed damage to Amazon data centers in the Middle East and a Saudi oil facility, following attacks linked to Iran and its allies.
AI Buildout: A Corporate Takeover of State Capacity
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers in the U.S. highlights a troubling intersection of corporate interests and government policy, raising significant concerns about social and ecological impacts.
Oracle’s AI Gamble: Risks and Financial Stakes
Oracle's substantial investments in AI infrastructure are fraught with risks, as the company acknowledges potential pitfalls in its ambitious strategy.
OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil Jalapeño Chip for Large Language Model Inference
The newly announced Jalapeño chip aims to enhance large language model performance in data centers, focusing on efficiency and specialized design.
Protests Block $130 Billion in Data Center Projects in 2026
Communities across the U.S. are effectively mobilizing against data center construction, leading to significant project delays and cancellations.
Ferveret’s Nuclear-Inspired Cooling System Enhances Data Center Efficiency
Ferveret, a startup founded by MIT researchers, has developed a cooling system that significantly reduces energy and water usage in data centers, leveraging principles from nuclear reactor technology.
AI Data Centers Projected to Consume 264 Billion Gallons of Water in 2025 Amid U.S. Drought
As drought conditions worsen across the U.S., AI data centers are set to consume staggering amounts of water, raising concerns among environmental experts and local governments.
New York Legislates One-Year Moratorium on Data Center Permits
New York lawmakers have passed a bill imposing a one-year moratorium on data center permits, pending Governor Hochul's approval.
