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politics11 hrs ago
New York Officials Pause Permits for Large Data Centers
State officials have suspended permits for new large-scale data centers for up to one year. The pause follows concerns over electricity demand and grid capacity.
jta.orgbusiness11 hrs ago
Gallup Poll Finds Americans' Confidence in Major Tech Companies at Lowest Level Since 2020
A Gallup survey released Tuesday found that just 20 percent of U.S. adults express a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in large technology companies. The share with little or no confidence rose to 41 percent, the only institution tracked this year to show such an increase.
ww2.kqed.orgpolitics13 hrs ago
New York Enacts First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the measure this week targeting hyperscale facilities. The Atlantic reported national data center cooling consumed 17 billion gallons in 2023. Local impacts vary by site and infrastructure.
forbes.comworld21 hrs ago
Construction Begins on $16 Billion AI Data Center in Michigan Township
The Independent reported that work started June 1 on The Barn, a 250-acre project backed by OpenAI, Oracle, Blackstone, Related Digital and Walbridge. The development follows a settlement after township officials initially rejected rezoning and faced a lawsuit from developers.
theconversation.combusiness1 day ago
U.S. Electricity Use Reaches Record High in 2025, Led by Data Centers
U.S. electricity use reached a new peak last year and is projected to set further records in 2026 and 2027. Data centers tied to AI growth are the primary driver of the increase.
Rapplerai1 day ago
xAI Installed 59 Unpermitted Gas Turbines for Colossus 2 Data Center
Rappler reported that xAI placed 59 natural gas turbines near its Memphis-area data center without federal clean air permits. Emissions from the units exceed thresholds requiring permits and affect nearby communities with elevated respiratory disease rates. A lawsuit and regulato…
Rapplerai1 day ago
Australia to Create AI Office and Require Data Centers to Produce Net Energy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on July 15 the creation of an Office of AI inside the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The office will coordinate standards across government and introduce legislation requiring large data centers to produce net energy and li…
Semaforai1 day agoUpdated
New York Governor Signs One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers Above 50 Megawatts
President Trump posted on Truth Social calling for immediate reversal of New York's moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the one-year order on July 14 to pause permits for facilities using 50 megawatts or more of electricity.
hothardware.comtechnology3 days ago
Meta Expands Largest Data Center to 5 Gigawatts, Raises Investment Above $50 Billion
Meta announced Monday that it will expand its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity. The company said total investment in the project now exceeds $50 billion.
mexiconewsdaily.comfinance3 days ago
Meta to Invest Over $1 Billion in Local Infrastructure for Data Center Expansion
Meta will spend more than $1 billion on local infrastructure upgrades tied to its data center expansion. The investment covers roads, utilities, and related facilities. Details were reported by @FirstSquawk.
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moneycontrol.combusiness4 days ago
Twelve Data Centres Proposed for Northern Territory, Citing Gas, Solar and Asia Cable Links
Abc reported that companies have proposed 12 data centres in Australia's Northern Territory, citing abundant gas and solar resources plus proximity to undersea cables. The projects would require power and water supplies far exceeding current regional use. Federal and Labor party…
Fortunebusiness5 days ago
Trinidad and Tobago Signs Data-Center and Steel-Plant Agreements with U.S. Companies
Trinidad and Tobago signed memorandums of understanding on Friday with Hummingbird AI Holdings and Ernst and Young LLP for data centers and with Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium Corporation for steel plant talks. The pacts mark the first agreements of their kind between a Caribbean co…
decrypt.cobusiness5 days ago
Empery Digital Sells 1,400 Bitcoin for $87 Million, Uses Proceeds for AI Data-Center Stake and Debt Repayment
Empery Digital sold 1,400 bitcoin since May 7 at $62,200 each. The company will use proceeds for a Midwest AI data center stake and debt repayment while holding 1,514 bitcoin.
business6 days ago
Smoke Seen Rising from Virginia Data Center on July 3
Business Insider reported dark smoke rising from the ACC9 facility in Ashburn, Virginia, during a regional heat wave. Local resident Bobby Chahal documented the plumes and noted similar events the prior summer.
Newsweekai7 days ago
Protests Against Data Centers Planned for July 18 in More Than 50 U.S. Locations
A conservative advocacy group has organized demonstrations in more than 50 U.S. locations to oppose data center construction for artificial intelligence. The events target concerns over utility costs, water use and local decision-making.
Euronewsbusiness8 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian AI Data Center in Alberta, Powered by New Natural Gas Plant
Meta will build its largest data center outside the United States in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The project includes a dedicated natural gas power plant and local infrastructure spending. Euronews reported the announcement Wednesday.
bangkokpost.combusiness8 days ago
Gunkul Engineering Shares Rise 160 Percent on Higher Revenue and Profit
Gunkul Engineering reported a 24 percent rise in first-quarter net profit to 456 million baht on revenue of 2.6 billion baht. The company expects full-year revenue to reach 10 billion baht in 2026.
theiranproject.comtechnology9 days ago
UAE daily cyberattacks rose to 700,000 after February Iran war while drone strikes hit AWS data centers
Daily attempts in the UAE jumped from 200,000 to as many as 700,000. Drone strikes hit AWS data centers in March, causing regional outages in banking and payments.
ocregister.comtechnology10 days ago
Trump Administration Directs Grid Managers to Require Backup Power Use During Heat Wave
The Trump administration has instructed grid managers to require data centers to run backup power systems during a period of triple-digit temperatures across much of the United States. The directive aims to reduce strain on the electrical grid.
yardbarker.comfinance10 days ago
Company Drops Appeal for Proposed Virginia Data Center Project
A company withdrew its appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court regarding a proposed data center. The withdrawal ends plans that would have created one of the largest facilities of its kind.
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abcnews.go.compolitics10 days ago
Virginia Governor Defends Data Center Industry After New Electricity Tax
The governor said the tax balances revenue needs with economic and national security priorities. The measure is expected to raise up to $600 million annually while preserving existing tax exemptions worth $1.9 billion.
ai10 days ago
Anthropic Signs 20-Year Lease for Kentucky Data Center at Former Smelter Site
Anthropic signed a 20-year lease with TeraWulf for a purpose-built AI infrastructure campus at a former smelter site in Hawesville, Kentucky. The deal is expected to generate about $19 billion in revenue and support 400 megawatts of computing capacity.
ai10 days ago
Humans First Plans Protests Against Data Centers in 22 States on July 18
Amy Kremer chairs Humans First, which will hold demonstrations in 22 states. The group opposes hyperscale data centers and seeks local community input on AI infrastructure projects.
cnbc.combusiness11 days ago
House Bill on Data Center Electricity Costs Moves Forward with Voluntary Measures
A bipartisan bill intended to address rising electricity prices from data centers advanced through a House subcommittee in mid-June. The legislation includes voluntary provisions for state utility regulators and measures to accelerate data center construction.
ai13 days ago
France and India seek AI data center investment from tech firms
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met with technology executives this year to discuss data center and cloud infrastructure projects. The two leaders hosted separate events that produced investment commitments from several companies.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance13 days ago
PJM Grid Demand Reaches 163 Gigawatts During Heat Wave
Electricity demand on the PJM Interconnection grid rose to roughly 163 gigawatts on Thursday. The increase came as a heat wave raised temperatures across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
americanbanker.combusiness13 days ago
Residents in multiple states seek recalls over data center approvals
Voters in at least seven states filed recall petitions in May and June against local officials who backed data center projects. The actions follow disputes over project transparency, water use, and electricity demand.
ai14 days ago
Chipmaker begins shipping samples of new 3D flash memory for AI data centers
A Tokyo-based chipmaker has started sending samples of its 332-layer flash memory chips to AI data center operators. The chips store 59% more data than the previous generation and will be produced at a plant in Iwate Prefecture.
zerohedge.comtechnology14 days ago
Energy Department Directs Grid Managers to Use Data Center Backup Power
The Energy Department has instructed grid operators to draw on backup generators at data centers during periods of high electricity demand. The directive responds to record heat across much of the country. Officials say the measure aims to prevent shortages while backup capacity…
skift.comworld14 days ago
U.S. Companies Projected to Spend $50 Billion on Coal and Gas Power in 2026, $3 Billion More Than China
U.S. firms are expected to invest $50 billion in coal and natural gas generation this year, exceeding China's outlays by $3 billion for the first time in decades. The increase follows record orders for gas turbines amid data center growth and grid balancing needs.
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forbes.comfinance14 days ago
Investment chief names four stocks for AI spending concerns
An investment chief screened S&P 1500 stocks for continued AI exposure with limited reliance on hyperscaler capital spending. The list includes Amazon, Equinix, Eaton, and Digital Realty.
enr.combusiness14 days ago
U.S. battery storage installations hit record 3.3 GW in first quarter of 2026
Demand for batteries has risen sharply as data center developers seek storage to handle power surges from AI systems. U.S. installations hit new highs across utility, commercial and residential sectors.
ai14 days ago
SoftBank to Begin Renting AI Computing Resources to U.S. Companies Next Year
SoftBank Group and SoftBank Corp. will launch SB Neo this month to supply AI chips and cloud services. The venture targets 10 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2030 and could raise annual operating income to ¥3 trillion to ¥4 trillion.
New York Postbusiness15 days ago
Report says China-linked network helped stall $23.6 billion in U.S. data center projects
A study by the Bitcoin Policy Institute states that a network tied to Neville Singham and the Party for Socialism and Liberation has backed local campaigns against data centers in 14 states. The report links the activity to blocked or delayed projects worth more than $20 billion.
manufacturing.netpolitics15 days ago
Three advanced nuclear reactors reach criticality ahead of July deadline
The Department of Energy confirmed that three small reactors achieved criticality by late June, meeting a target set last year. Oil prices fell more than 1 percent as indirect U.S.-Iran talks continued in Doha.
news.sky.combusiness16 days ago
Blackstone Sells Stakes in Three Northern Virginia Data Centers to Digital Realty for $3.5 Billion
Blackstone sold its interests in three Northern Virginia data centers to Digital Realty Trust. The $3.5 billion transaction includes cash and shares and is set to close Tuesday. The assets were part of a 2023 joint venture between the firms.
en.globes.co.ilworld17 days ago
Ardian Plans Over €3 Billion Investment in Nordic Data Centers
Private equity firm Ardian will spend more than €3 billion to develop data centers across Nordic countries. The move follows lower regional energy prices and the availability of suitable land.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Lawmaker calls for antitrust action after Apple raises product prices
A Democratic representative urged Congress to pursue legislation targeting large technology companies following Apple's price increases on select devices. The comments came during a Sunday interview and referenced recent chip cost pressures tied to data center expansion.
ai17 days ago
Panel urges easing data center building rules for AI growth
A government regulatory reform panel called for changes to building standards that currently restrict lithium-ion battery installations in data centers. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government would advance regulatory updates suited to the AI era.
ai17 days ago
Two entrepreneurs launch energy startup to supply data centers
Leonhard Soenke and Patrice Becker left a creator-economy company to form TAR, an energy startup focused on modular power systems for data centers. The founders say skills from their prior venture apply to building behind-the-meter generation projects.
en.antaranews.comscience17 days ago
Climate Groups Shift Focus to Opposing Data Center Construction
Local campaigns against new data centers have drawn participation from climate organizations after the Green New Deal Network ended operations. Activists cite electricity demand, water use, and ratepayer costs as primary concerns.
Semaforai20 days ago
US Data Centers Add Power Generation as China Moves AI Facilities West Under Green-Energy Rules
Data centers in the United States are increasing electricity demand faster than the power network can accommodate. Developers are building their own generation and storage assets while China directs new facilities westward under an 80 percent green-energy rule.
neowin.networld21 days ago
Qualcomm Plans China-Specific Data Center Chip to Meet U.S. Export Rules
Qualcomm will design a data center chip for the Chinese market that complies with current U.S. export restrictions. The move follows earlier curbs on advanced chip shipments to China.
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citizen.co.zaworld21 days ago
Truck Driver Sues Contractors Over Head Injury at Abilene Data-Center Site
Time reported that Daniel Gonzalez suffered a concussion on March 14 while delivering materials to the Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas. Multiple OSHA reports detail other injuries at the site, including three leg fractures in 2025 and a worker death in October 2025. Two la…
investors.comtechnology21 days ago
Nvidia Edges Arista for Top Share of Data Center Ethernet Switch Market in Q1
Nvidia recorded $2.1 billion in data center Ethernet switch revenue during the first quarter of 2026. The figure gave the company a 21.5% market share, ahead of Arista Networks, according to IDC data reported by Insider.
Cnbctechnology22 days ago
Qualcomm unveils data center CPU, signs Meta as first customer
Qualcomm introduced a central processing unit designed for data centers and announced Meta as its first major customer. The chip is scheduled to enter production in 2028.
New York Postai22 days ago
Largest cloud firms raise future data-center lease commitments above $850 billion
Meta and Microsoft each added tens of billions of dollars in new lease obligations during their most recent quarters. Total commitments among major cloud providers now exceed $850 billion and will be paid over the next two decades.
naturalnews.combusiness23 days ago
Bitzero Holdings Signs 15-Year Norway Data-Center Lease While Indiana Project Faces Rejection
Bitzero Holdings Inc. signed a binding 15-year lease with OneQode for its full 110 megawatts capacity at the Namsskogan site. The agreement carries approximately $2.6 billion in contracted revenue.
finance.yahoo.combusiness23 days ago
NextEra Energy to Acquire Dominion Energy for $66.8 Billion
The deal would create the largest U.S. electric utility. It follows rising power demand from AI data centers in regulated markets.
The Independenttechnology23 days agoUpdated
40 Mayors Sign Pact Setting Standards for Urban Data Centers
Forty mayors from cities across six continents endorsed a C40 Cities agreement Tuesday that sets environmental and community standards for new urban data centers. The pact requires use of renewable power, reduced water consumption, and local job creation.
Al-Monitorai23 days ago
UN Chief Urges AI Firms to Disclose Data-Center Energy Use and Renewable Targets
Antonio Guterres urged major AI companies to measure and report their environmental footprint during a June 23 speech in London. He also launched an initiative requiring renewable power for all data centers by 2030 and pressed governments on methane cuts from fossil fuels.
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New York Postai24 days ago
Nvidia Releases Rubin Data Center Design Using Full Liquid Cooling
The design cuts water consumption to near zero by running servers at higher temperatures. It applies to all Rubin-generation builds by major cloud operators.
finance.yahoo.comai24 days ago
Nvidia Unveils Warm-Water Cooling System for Data Centers
Nvidia introduced a closed-loop warm-water cooling system that it says can eliminate nearly all on-site water consumption at data centers. The company claims the approach addresses the main water-use challenge inside facilities but leaves external water demands from power generat…
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macworld.combusiness24 days agoUpdated
Nvidia Says New AI Servers Will Use Only Liquid Cooling in Closed Loop
Nvidia said Monday its newest AI servers will rely entirely on a closed-loop liquid cooling system that requires no new water. The move targets high water consumption tied to data center operations amid broader industry efforts to lower environmental impacts.
nationalpost.comfinance24 days ago
Survey Finds Most Data Center Opponents Do Not Live Nearby
A national survey shows that only 8 percent of Americans who oppose data centers live near one. The findings indicate that opposition is driven more by broader concerns about energy costs and AI than by direct local experience.
dutchnews.nlfinance24 days ago
Chinese Grid Operators Cite Forecast Risks in Renewable Push for Data Centers
Grid operators in China have raised concerns that plans to increase renewable electricity for data centers could create reliability issues. Industry officials told Reuters that rapid load changes at AI facilities are difficult to accommodate.
cnbc.comfinance24 days ago
Pennsylvania sets new data center standards while cutting permit times
State officials introduced rules requiring data center developers to cover energy costs and meet transparency standards. Permit processing times fell 72 percent over the past year after a review of 2,400 licenses.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld25 days ago
Panthalassa Raises $140 Million to Deploy Wave-Powered Floating Data Centers
The Portland startup plans to deploy wave-powered floating nodes in 2027. Investors include Peter Thiel, John Doerr, and Mike Schroepfer.
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Los Angeles Timespolitics25 days ago
California Bills on Data-Center Tariffs and Water Reporting Advance in Legislature
State lawmakers advance four measures on grid costs, CEQA reviews and consumption data after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025 veto of an earlier water-reporting bill.
techjuice.pkai26 days ago
China Launches First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
China placed a 24-megawatt underwater data center powered by offshore wind turbines 10 miles off Shanghai in May. The project uses seawater for cooling and cost about $238 million.