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rte.ietechnology9 days ago
Data centres expand in Australia and globally
Australia hosts 166 data centres with capacity expected to double by 2030. Microsoft has pledged $25 billion and Amazon $20 billion in new Australian investment. Global spending by four major technology firms is projected to exceed one trillion dollars this year.
New York Postbusiness12 days ago
Meta launches $115 million training program for skilled trades with job guarantees
The company will cover training, transportation, certification and wages for participants. Pilot sites open later this year in four states. Graduates receive placement offers at Meta construction sites or elsewhere.
france24.comai23 days ago
Mistral AI Outlines Plans to Build European Data Centers and Client Partnerships
Mistral AI announced expansion of its data center network and new industrial partnerships at its first annual conference in Paris. The company aims to operate across the full AI value chain from hardware to applications.
Reasonpolitics32 days ago
Data Centers Use Less Water Than Almond Farms
Data centers consume 46 million gallons of water per day compared to 4.2 billion gallons used by California's almond farms. Critics including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Tucker Carlson have called for limits on new data center construction over electricity and water concerns.
urbanmilwaukee.comworld34 days ago
Data Center Coalition President Discusses Energy Concerns and Moratorium Proposals
Data Center Coalition president Josh Levi addressed concerns about data center energy consumption and proposed moratoriums in a May 18, 2026 interview. He argued that a nationwide moratorium could disrupt essential services.
blog.googlescience36 days ago
Texas County Approves One-Year Moratorium on Data Center Construction
Hill County commissioners passed a one-year ban on new data center projects in unincorporated areas. The measure affects eight proposed developments in the rural county.
technology39 days ago
AMD Takes Stake in Marvell Technology Valued at $10.7 Million
A 13F filing shows the company holds 65,516 shares of Marvell Technology. The position was initially valued at $6.5 million and has appreciated. The move comes as artificial intelligence infrastructure shifts focus from computation to data movement.
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Semaforai40 days ago
UAE AI Development Faces Multiple Bottlenecks, Executives Say
Executives involved in Abu Dhabi's AI initiatives reported that access to data centers, power, expertise and chips are all constraining progress at once. An executive from an Abu Dhabi AI conglomerate said the Iran conflict is deterring skilled workers from relocating to the UAE.…
Semaforai41 days ago
Macron Announces €23 Billion Investment Package at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 23 billion euros in investments for Africa while co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya. The two-day event focused on trade, investment and technology cooperation, including artificial intelligence infrastructure. Macron interrupted…
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ai44 days ago
Anthropic Revenue Grows 80-Fold in One Quarter Prompting Data Center Deal
Anthropic reported its revenue and usage grew 80-fold in the first quarter on an annualized basis after planning for 10 times growth. The company reached $30 billion in annualized revenue, three times last year's level, and struck a deal to rent compute capacity from a rival's Me…
National Reviewpolitics45 days ago
Digital Interactions Create Permanent Record of Private Lives
National Review reported that interactions once considered part of private life are now permanently recorded through connections with corporations, servers, and Wi-Fi networks. The publication highlighted how this shift has transformed what used to remain personal into a shared d…
manilatimes.networld46 days ago
Stack Infrastructure Considers Options Including Sale of Asia Operations
Stack Infrastructure, owned by Blue Owl Capital, is exploring various options for its business, including a potential sale of its operations in Asia. The considerations are based on information from people familiar with the matter. This move comes amid growing demand for data cen…
rte.ieworld47 days ago
Starwood Capital Invests in Data Centers for Five Years with Expansion to Europe and Asia
Starwood Capital has been investing in data centers for the past five years. The investments began in the U.S. and have since expanded to Europe and Asia. Barry Sternlicht, the firm's chairman and CEO, detailed the strategy.
ai53 days ago
Meta Raises 2026 Capital Expenditure Forecast to $125-145 Billion on Higher Costs
Meta has increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to between $125 billion and $145 billion, driven mainly by elevated component costs including memory pricing. The company is also streamlining teams as AI adoption grows for building tasks. CEO Mark Zuckerberg attributed mo…
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Several US States Consider Temporary Moratoriums on New Data Centers
Maine is set to vote on a bill that would impose a temporary ban on new large data centers to assess their energy and water use. Similar proposals are under consideration in New York, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Vermont. Local opposition has led to delays in data center project…
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Anthropic Agrees to Rent Data Center Capacity from CoreWeave for AI Demand
Anthropic has agreed to rent data center capacity from CoreWeave to address growing demand for its artificial intelligence services. The arrangement supports Anthropic's expansion in AI infrastructure. Details on the agreement's terms were not disclosed in the report.
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Maine Legislature Approves Temporary Ban on Data Center Construction
The Maine state legislature has approved a measure for a temporary ban on data center construction, positioning the state as the first to implement such a policy. The bill now awaits the governor's signature. This development addresses concerns over energy use and infrastructure…
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upi.comfinance73 days ago
Maine Approves Ban on New Data Centers Amid Energy Concerns
Maine has approved legislation to become the first U.S. state to ban new data centers. The measure addresses concerns over high energy consumption by these facilities. More than a dozen other states are reviewing similar proposals.
kxan.compolitics73 days ago
Shots Fired at Home of Indianapolis Council Member Supporting Data Center Plans
An unknown individual fired shots at the residence of Indianapolis City-County Council member Ron Gibson, who supports data center development in the city. A note reading 'No data centers' was left on the porch. No injuries occurred in the incident.