The Seattle City Council is set to vote on a one-year moratorium on new data centers, with support from tech employees concerned about the impact on urban infrastructure and power.
Jessy··2 min read
In response to criticism over environmental impact, Google has unveiled five new commitments to minimize data center water consumption, including advanced cooling tech, water recycling, and local replenishment initiatives.
Jason··2 min read
SoftBank announces a €75 billion investment to build 5 gigawatts of data center capacity in France, aiming to bolster AI infrastructure, while navigating EU environmental and state aid regulations.
Jasmine··2 min read
xAI’s Colossus 2 data center in Mississippi is facing a lawsuit over the operation of nearly 50 mobile gas turbines allegedly used without proper regulatory oversight, highlighting the tension between AI’s energy demands and environmental laws.
Mark··2 min read
Surging AI compute demand is stressing data center energy infrastructure. Tech giants are increasing investment and exploring innovative solutions, such as nature-inspired energy storage, to ensure sustainable operations.
Jason··2 min read
Despite a $401 billion investment in AI infrastructure, real-world enterprise GPU utilization sits at just 5%. This massive gap between investment and utilization points to a critical strategic failure in managing complex AI software stacks.
Jason··2 min read
Silicon Valley is investing $200 million into ocean-based floating data centers to solve AI energy needs. Simultaneously, researchers warn of dangerous new security vulnerabilities where AI coding agents can inadvertently create hidden backdoors, highlighting an urgent need for better supply chain security.
Jason··2 min read
Nuclear startup X-energy raised $1 billion in its upsized IPO, with shares popping 27% on the first day, reflecting massive investor appetite for nuclear energy solutions to power AI data centers.
Jasmine··2 min read
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has initiated a mandatory reporting requirement for data centers, compelling them to disclose energy usage data to help regulators monitor the power-intensive impact of AI infrastructure on the national grid.
Jessy··2 min read
Fluidstack's valuation has surged from $7.5 billion to $18 billion in months, following a $50 billion data center deal with Anthropic, and the startup is currently seeking a new $1 billion funding round.
Jasmine··2 min read
Iran has issued threats against OpenAI’s planned Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi, highlighting AI infrastructure as a new target in regional geopolitics. Meanwhile, ongoing GPS attacks near Iran are disrupting civil logistics and navigation, demonstrating the tangible impact of electronic warfare.
Kenji··2 min read