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6 hours ago

Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs | TechCrunch

Tech companies are increasingly investing in natural gas power plants for data centers, despite rising construction costs and public backlash.

NYC startup

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

New York sees its first pipeline construction in over a decade, driven by natural gas demand and data center growth.

6 hours ago

Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs | TechCrunch

Tech companies are increasingly investing in natural gas power plants for data centers, despite rising construction costs and public backlash.

NYC startup

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

New York sees its first pipeline construction in over a decade, driven by natural gas demand and data center growth.

more#natural-gas

fromTNW | Meta

9 hours ago

Science

Meta signs a deal to beam solar energy from space to its AI data centres

Overview's satellites will beam solar energy to Earth, extending solar farm output through the night without new infrastructure.

fromwww.nytimes.com

12 hours ago

Opinion | Why Is Your Electric Bill Going Up? Blame the Broken Grid.

America's electrical grid is outdated and requires urgent upgrades to meet growing demands and prevent rising costs and unreliability.

Careers

12 hours ago

This blue-collar trade no one is talking about could help you land a fast-growing AI job

Learning a traditional trade like low-voltage technology is essential for filling the labor shortage in data centers driven by the AI boom.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

1 day ago

A town of 7,000 planned so many data centers, it's like adding 51 Walmarts

Residents of Archbald are opposing the construction of data centers that threaten local wildlife and disrupt their community.

#maine

US politics

Maine's governor vetoes data center moratorium | TechCrunch

US politics

Maine is the latest state to try and fail to ban new data centers

fromEngadget

US politics

Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data centers in the state

fromJezebel

Maine Looks to Become the First State to Outlaw Data Centers

Maine is considering an 18-month moratorium on new data centers to assess their impact and develop regulations.

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.

Environment

US: Maine pushes for statewide pause on AI data centers

US politics

Maine's governor vetoes data center moratorium | TechCrunch

US politics

Maine is the latest state to try and fail to ban new data centers

fromEngadget

US politics

Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data centers in the state

fromJezebel

Maine Looks to Become the First State to Outlaw Data Centers

Maine is considering an 18-month moratorium on new data centers to assess their impact and develop regulations.

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.

Environment

US: Maine pushes for statewide pause on AI data centers

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#artificial-intelligence

Tech industry

The Optical AI Boom's Biggest Winners: 3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Fueling the Revolution

Environment

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Real estate

The AI data center boom is moving closer to cities and this Texas developer just raised $2 billion to bet on it

Venture

Apollo's president warns the AI spending boom may not pay off for investors

The Optical AI Boom's Biggest Winners: 3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Fueling the Revolution

Optical photonics is essential for scaling AI data centers, offering higher bandwidth and lower energy use, driving significant stock growth in key companies.

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Data centers are increasingly pairing batteries with fossil fuels to ensure reliable power for AI operations.

Real estate

The AI data center boom is moving closer to cities and this Texas developer just raised $2 billion to bet on it

Texas is becoming a hub for data centers that support AI training, with facilities being built closer to population centers.

Venture

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Apollo's president warns the AI spending boom may not pay off for investors

Tech companies are investing heavily in AI, but returns on these investments are uncertain and may not meet expectations.

Just 11 AI Data Centers Could Belch More Fumes Than Entire Countries

Eleven gas-powered data centers in the US could emit more greenhouse gases than entire countries with millions of residents.

#ai

Artificial intelligence

The 1 Energy Stock You Should Be Buying for the $700 Billion AI Spending Spree

The Horrible Economics of AI Are Starting to Come Crashing Down

Tech leaders are now rating employee productivity based on AI token usage, signaling a shift in AI access and costs.

DevOps

AI Demand Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power, Cooling

fromThe Verge

US politics

AI backlash is coming for elections

Can Credo's $750 Million Optics Bet Turn Copper's Limits Into Your Portfolio Gains?

AI data centers' copper demand creates a projected global deficit, pushing for optical solutions to meet future needs.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.

The 1 Energy Stock You Should Be Buying for the $700 Billion AI Spending Spree

AI's growth is heavily dependent on energy infrastructure, creating a significant opportunity for companies like GE Vernova.

The Horrible Economics of AI Are Starting to Come Crashing Down

Tech leaders are now rating employee productivity based on AI token usage, signaling a shift in AI access and costs.

DevOps

AI Demand Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power, Cooling

AI's rapid growth is challenging data center infrastructure, necessitating rethinking of power, cooling, and construction strategies.

fromThe Verge

AI backlash is coming for elections

Americans express concerns about AI, but it is not a top priority in midterm campaigns.

Can Credo's $750 Million Optics Bet Turn Copper's Limits Into Your Portfolio Gains?

AI data centers' copper demand creates a projected global deficit, pushing for optical solutions to meet future needs.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.

#texas

Toronto startup

Big Tech's AI data centers are pushing the power grid to its limits and one state is feeling it the most

Texas is set to become the world's data center capital by 2030, with power demand expected to quadruple by 2032.

fromAxios

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.

Austin

Texas's Tax Breaks for Data Centers May Be Largest for Any State in US

Texas faces a projected $3.1 billion loss in sales tax revenue due to data center tax exemptions, prompting legislative reconsideration.

Toronto startup

Big Tech's AI data centers are pushing the power grid to its limits and one state is feeling it the most

Texas is set to become the world's data center capital by 2030, with power demand expected to quadruple by 2032.

fromAxios

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.

Austin

Silicon Valley real estate

Texas's Tax Breaks for Data Centers May Be Largest for Any State in US

Texas faces a projected $3.1 billion loss in sales tax revenue due to data center tax exemptions, prompting legislative reconsideration.

more#texas

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Residents push back against San Jose's data center plans - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces community backlash over plans for new data centers due to concerns about environmental impact and energy grid strain.

fromArs Technica

Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations

New gas projects for data centers in the US may emit more greenhouse gases than Morocco in 2024.

#microsoft

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

Microsoft commits A$25 billion to Australia by 2029

Microsoft announces A$25 billion investment in Australia, expanding AI infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives, and training three million Australians in AI skills by 2028.

Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over data center capacity in Norway originally intended for OpenAI's Stargate project amid OpenAI's spending reductions.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

Microsoft commits A$25 billion to Australia by 2029

Microsoft announces A$25 billion investment in Australia, expanding AI infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives, and training three million Australians in AI skills by 2028.

Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over data center capacity in Norway originally intended for OpenAI's Stargate project amid OpenAI's spending reductions.

more#microsoft

Non-profit organizations

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.

#ai-infrastructure

Amazon's $100 Billion Anthropic Bet Could Supercharge These 2 Overlooked Chip Stocks

The AI arms race benefits companies supplying infrastructure, particularly those providing connectivity solutions and data center technology.

Data science

Eaton: AI data centers need aerospace-grade engineering

Venture

This Just Might Be the Best AI Dividend ETF You Can Own Today

US politics

A councilmember backed a data center project. Then 13 bullets and a 'No Data Centers' note hit his home | Fortune

Violence erupted in Indianapolis over opposition to a proposed data center, highlighting growing tensions surrounding AI infrastructure development nationwide.

Tech industry

Had You Invested in These 2 AI Infrastructure Winners 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now

Arista Networks and Comfort Systems USA thrive in AI infrastructure, delivering significant returns amid the artificial intelligence boom.

Amazon's $100 Billion Anthropic Bet Could Supercharge These 2 Overlooked Chip Stocks

The AI arms race benefits companies supplying infrastructure, particularly those providing connectivity solutions and data center technology.

Data science

Eaton: AI data centers need aerospace-grade engineering

AI demands require a complete overhaul of data center infrastructure, moving from traditional cooling methods to advanced systems-level designs.

Venture

This Just Might Be the Best AI Dividend ETF You Can Own Today

Investors should consider infrastructure assets like cell towers and data centers for AI exposure, as they provide compelling income and growth potential.

A councilmember backed a data center project. Then 13 bullets and a 'No Data Centers' note hit his home | Fortune

Violence erupted in Indianapolis over opposition to a proposed data center, highlighting growing tensions surrounding AI infrastructure development nationwide.

Had You Invested in These 2 AI Infrastructure Winners 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now

Arista Networks and Comfort Systems USA thrive in AI infrastructure, delivering significant returns amid the artificial intelligence boom.

more#ai-infrastructure

Careers

fromEntrepreneur

Workers Are Overlooking This $300K Career Path With 81K Job Openings, Says a Talent CEO: 'The Opportunities Are Massive'

Laid-off tech workers should pivot to data center electrician and technician roles due to a surge in job demand.

fromWIRED

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.

EU data protection

New EU rules stall due to lack of data center data

Europe's data center sustainability regulations reveal significant gaps in data quality and reporting, hindering accurate assessments of energy consumption and environmental impact.

Silicon Valley real estate

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

fromEngadget

Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits

Monterey Park has permanently banned data center construction, citing public nuisance concerns and community pushback against a proposed facility.

#energy-demand

Environment

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Environment

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Environment

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Data centers in the U.S. are straining energy grids, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

U.S. energy demand grew 2% in 2025, primarily driven by data centers fueling electricity needs.

JPMorganChase Data Center Gets $77 Million Handout to Create Grand Total of One Job

Data centers receive large subsidies but create minimal permanent jobs, raising concerns about economic impact and utility prices.

Meta fast-tracks fiber technician training to solve a major data center bottleneck

Meta is launching a program to train fiber technicians to address the shortage of skilled workers for AI data centers.

I'll Buy This 1 Pick-And-Shovel AI Stock With My Eyes Closed - Here's Why

Amphenol offers diversified exposure to data centers at a lower valuation compared to peers, making it a compelling investment opportunity.

Digital life

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

fromTelecompetitor

Data centers growing, especially in rural areas: Pew

The Pew Research Center indicates that the current profile of data centers is 87% urban and 13% rural, but future additions will be 67% rural and 33% urban.

Data science

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

AirTrunk enters India by acquiring Lumina CloudInfra

Blackstone consolidates AirTrunk and Lumina CloudInfra to enhance its data center operations in India's hyperscale market.

Careers

Online Community Development

A talent CEO says data centers are a 'massive opportunity' for office workers to pivot mid-career

Laid-off tech workers should consider opportunities in the growing data center sector, which is experiencing high demand for skilled labor.

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

I ran because I thought the city was not listening to people. It's really the way the deal was handled that led to this kind of uprising.

US politics

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.

Stifel Raises MasTec's Price Target as Transmission Surveys Hit Record Highs: Is This Infrastructure Stock About to Break Out?

MasTec's stock price target was raised to $401 due to strong Q1 project activity, indicating robust demand in the infrastructure buildout supercycle.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Crypto Miner HIVE Targets $75 Million Offering to Fund AI Expansion

HIVE Digital is raising $75 million through exchangeable notes to fund data centers and AI infrastructure, shifting focus from crypto mining to high-performance computing.

Cryptocurrency

MARA Rises 6%: Bitcoin Miner Turned AI Infrastructure Play Has the Market Divided and Buzzing

MARA Holdings is shifting from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, driving a 6% stock increase.

US Moves Toward Mandatory Data Center Energy Reporting as EIA Pilot Expands - TechRepublic

The EIA is initiating a mandatory national survey of data center energy use to address rising electricity demand driven by AI.

SF politics

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.

#energy-consumption

Environment

Feds will require data centers to show their power bills | TechCrunch

fromWIRED

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

The US government plans a mandatory survey to collect data on energy use in data centers, addressing public concerns over their resource consumption.

Environment

Feds will require data centers to show their power bills | TechCrunch

fromWIRED

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

The US government plans a mandatory survey to collect data on energy use in data centers, addressing public concerns over their resource consumption.

more#energy-consumption

CAT's Record 2025 Run Has Priced In the Good News, Our Target Is $807

Caterpillar's stock has surged significantly, with modest upside projected due to high valuation and strong fundamentals.

fromThe American Conservative

Mizuho Upgrades American Tower to Outperform: Will This Cell Tower Giant Finally Reclaim Its Crown?

Mizuho upgraded American Tower to Outperform with a price target of $205, citing improved leasing demand and undervalued data center business.

Right-wing politics

The Politics of Data Center Opposition

Voter backlash against data centers is growing, leading to political consequences and a bipartisan opposition in various communities.

Business intelligence

The Midwest's rise to America's second-biggest data center hub is fueled by these key states

Texas and the Midwest are becoming key hubs for data centers, shifting from Northern Virginia due to power availability and new developments.

Citi Raises Vertiv Price Target to $340 as AI-Driven Industrial Trends Stay Intact

Citi raised Vertiv's price target to $340, reflecting strong institutional confidence and bullish trends in AI-driven order momentum.

Venture

Citi is stepping up its data center financing push and aiming to close the gap with Wall Street rivals

Citi aims to establish a leadership position in AI infrastructure, targeting $3 trillion in capital by 2030 to compete with Wall Street rivals.

Science

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.

London startup

OpenAI pauses Stargate UK as energy costs and copyright rules block the path

OpenAI has paused the Stargate UK data centre project due to high electricity costs and regulatory challenges around AI copyright.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn

OpenAI's London headquarters emphasizes the importance of talent over infrastructure in the UK's AI sector.

London startup

OpenAI pauses Stargate UK as energy costs and copyright rules block the path

OpenAI has paused the Stargate UK data centre project due to high electricity costs and regulatory challenges around AI copyright.

more#openai

OpenAI's Latest Thing It's Bragging About Is Actually Kind of Sad

The AI industry faces significant delays and cancellations in data center projects, impacting ambitious computing capacity goals.

SF politics

fromLos Angeles Times

Man speaking against data center arrested at Imperial County board meeting as tensions flare nationwide

High-tech data center controversy leads to arrest of a protester at a county meeting in Imperial County.

Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips

Alibaba is creating its own semiconductors to power new data centers in response to US export restrictions on AI chips.

DevOps

Amazon creates 'Project Houdini' to make data center delays disappear

Amazon's Project Houdini aims to speed up data center construction by moving processes to factories, addressing AI demand and capacity constraints.

Silicon Valley

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.

fromHarvard Gazette

Why are communities pushing back against data centers? - Harvard Gazette

Concerns over data centers include rising power rates, water use, environmental issues, and questionable economic benefits despite claims of job creation.

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.

Why Semtech Is the Top AI Stock to Buy in April

Semtech is poised for significant growth due to the increasing demand for optical transceivers in data centers.

Amsterdam seeks control over data centers to ensure digital autonomy

Amsterdam seeks control over digital infrastructure amid concerns of dependence on American cloud providers.

Facebook Gets a Networking Facelift in Time for the Holiday Photo Rush | Fortune

Facebook is replacing its 40-gigabit switches with new 100-gigabit switches to enhance data processing capacity in its data centers.

Boston

fromBoston.com

Everett moves to rein in data centers as pushback grows across Massachusetts

Everett proposes zoning changes to limit data center development in response to growing concerns over the industry's impact.

Is Aehr Test Systems The AI Stock You Didn't Realize You Needed to Buy?

Aehr Test Systems is positioned for growth due to increased demand for semiconductor testing equipment, particularly for AI and data center applications.

I bought Powell Industries in June 2024, and I'm still holding. Here's why

Powell Industries stock increased 265% since June 2024 due to strong execution and a growing backlog.

Equinix Downgraded by Scotiabank: Is the Data Center Boom Already Priced In?

Equinix stock has risen 30% year-to-date, prompting Scotiabank to downgrade its rating while raising the price target to $1,050.

fromSilicon Canals

When militaries share data centers with banks: how Gulf strikes exposed a structural flaw in global cloud infrastructure - Silicon Canals

When civilian banks, logistics platforms, and payment processors share physical data center infrastructure with military AI systems, those facilities become legitimate military targets under international humanitarian law - and the civilian services housed inside lose their legal protection.

Information security

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Indiana politician awakens to gunshots and a 'No data centers' note

An Indianapolis council member faced gunfire at home after supporting a controversial data center plan, highlighting community tensions over such developments.

World news

3 weeks ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.