AI Racks Are Getting Faster. Marvell Wants Copper to Keep Up
A new pair of connectivity chips targets the links between AI processors—not the processors themselves. Their promise turns on how much signal a copper connection can preserve.
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US Power Grid Investment: A Strategic Necessity Amid AI Uncertainty
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company highlights the critical need for US power companies to invest in infrastructure to meet rising datacenter demands, despite potential volatility in AI-driven growth.
Irish Datacenters Consume 23% of National Electricity Amid Connection Moratorium
Electricity consumption by datacenters in Ireland surged by 10% in 2025, now accounting for nearly a quarter of the country's total electricity usage, despite a moratorium on new connections in Dublin.
Marvell’s Shift to Silicon Photonics: Aiming for Trillion-Dollar Status
Marvell's CEO outlines a transformative vision for datacenters, leveraging silicon photonics to potentially reshape the industry and elevate the company's market cap significantly.
AI and Data Sovereignty: Addressing the Datacenter Energy Crisis
The expansion of datacenters is raising significant energy consumption concerns, prompting enterprises to rethink their AI strategies and infrastructure.
Maine Enacts Statewide Moratorium on New Datacenters
Maine becomes the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on new datacenters, reflecting growing local opposition to their environmental and economic impacts.
Public Perception of Datacenters: A Mixed Bag for the Tech Industry
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that while awareness of datacenters is high among Americans, opinions on their impact remain divided, particularly regarding environmental concerns.
SK hynix Launches AI Co. with $10 Billion Investment Amid Memory Demand Surge
SK hynix is establishing a new subsidiary, AI Co., with a significant investment aimed at capitalizing on the growing demand for AI solutions in datacenters.
Trump Administration Pushes Big Tech to Fund Power Plants Amid Rising Energy Demands
The Trump administration is urging major tech companies to finance new power generation to mitigate rising electricity costs linked to datacenter expansions.
