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ReoMartins / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)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…
BalticServers.com / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)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.
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…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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…
airedale.futurecdn.netMaine Legislature Approves Moratorium on New Data Center Construction Until 2027
The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that imposes a freeze on new data center construction in the state until the fourth quarter of 2027. This measure, if enacted by the governor, would make Maine the first U.S. state to implement such a restriction. The action addresses con…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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…
upi.comMaine 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.
Dinamik / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Nearly Half of 2026 Data Center Projects Face Potential Delays or Cancellations Due to Equipment Shortages
According to a report, nearly half of data centers scheduled for release in 2026 are expected to encounter delays or cancellations. The primary cause is a shortage of electrical equipment manufactured overseas. This situation stems from supply chain constraints affecting the tech…
kxan.comShots 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.