Lightpath Brings "AI-Grade Fiber" to Phoenix, ArizonaLightpath is expanding its fiber connectivity to Phoenix, targeting growth in AI-related data center services.
Will Power Availability Derail the AI Revolution? | TechRepublicThe increasing energy demand from AI technologies could overwhelm local power grids.Generative AI has significant implications for future data center energy consumption.
What is Project Stargate? Why this $500-billion AI initiative could herald a 'platform shift'Trump announces $500 billion investment in AI data centers through collaboration of OpenAI, SoftBank, and MGX.
AI will reinvent the state, and the British Government has a plan to make it happenThe UK aims to become an AI superpower but faces challenges in power and water supply for data centers.
Meta to spend as much as $65 billion on AI efforts in 2025Meta plans a $65 billion investment in artificial intelligence by 2025, with significant infrastructure and hiring initiatives.
Meta to Increase Spending to $65 Billion This Year in A.I. PushMeta's significant investment in AI demonstrates its commitment to leveraging data centers and GPUs for future growth.
Lightpath Brings "AI-Grade Fiber" to Phoenix, ArizonaLightpath is expanding its fiber connectivity to Phoenix, targeting growth in AI-related data center services.
Will Power Availability Derail the AI Revolution? | TechRepublicThe increasing energy demand from AI technologies could overwhelm local power grids.Generative AI has significant implications for future data center energy consumption.
What is Project Stargate? Why this $500-billion AI initiative could herald a 'platform shift'Trump announces $500 billion investment in AI data centers through collaboration of OpenAI, SoftBank, and MGX.
AI will reinvent the state, and the British Government has a plan to make it happenThe UK aims to become an AI superpower but faces challenges in power and water supply for data centers.
Meta to spend as much as $65 billion on AI efforts in 2025Meta plans a $65 billion investment in artificial intelligence by 2025, with significant infrastructure and hiring initiatives.
Meta to Increase Spending to $65 Billion This Year in A.I. PushMeta's significant investment in AI demonstrates its commitment to leveraging data centers and GPUs for future growth.
OpenAI reportedly plans shift from Microsoft to SoftBank | TechCrunchOpenAI plans to rely more on SoftBank for computing power by 2030, moving away from Microsoft.
Industry launches $100B AI-infrastructure effort to keep ahead of ChinaA $100 billion initiative by Oracle, OpenAI, and international investors aims to build AI-focused data centers, highlighting the U.S.-China AI competition.
OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank Team Up for Stargate AI Initiative | EntrepreneurTrump, OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle to announce a $500 billion AI initiative named 'Stargate'.
OpenAI forms biz to spend $500 billion on AI infrastructureOpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX plan to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the US over four years to enhance AI capabilities.
OpenAI and SoftBank are reportedly putting $19B each into Stargate | TechCrunchSoftBank and OpenAI commit $19 billion each to the Stargate infrastructure project for data centers.Stargate plans to invest over $500 billion to support OpenAI's AI workloads.
OpenAI picks Texas for 'flagship' data center in Stargate projectTexas is designated as the primary data center site for OpenAI's Stargate project, which aims to boost US AI infrastructure.
OpenAI reportedly plans shift from Microsoft to SoftBank | TechCrunchOpenAI plans to rely more on SoftBank for computing power by 2030, moving away from Microsoft.
Industry launches $100B AI-infrastructure effort to keep ahead of ChinaA $100 billion initiative by Oracle, OpenAI, and international investors aims to build AI-focused data centers, highlighting the U.S.-China AI competition.
OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank Team Up for Stargate AI Initiative | EntrepreneurTrump, OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle to announce a $500 billion AI initiative named 'Stargate'.
OpenAI forms biz to spend $500 billion on AI infrastructureOpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX plan to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the US over four years to enhance AI capabilities.
OpenAI and SoftBank are reportedly putting $19B each into Stargate | TechCrunchSoftBank and OpenAI commit $19 billion each to the Stargate infrastructure project for data centers.Stargate plans to invest over $500 billion to support OpenAI's AI workloads.
OpenAI picks Texas for 'flagship' data center in Stargate projectTexas is designated as the primary data center site for OpenAI's Stargate project, which aims to boost US AI infrastructure.
ST Micro, AWS say this chip can push DC optics to 1.6 TbpsST Micro's new photonic integrated circuit will support up to 1.6 Tbps, addressing growing bandwidth needs in AI clusters.
Big Tech-backed interest group donated to Virginia lawmakers ahead of a failed push to regulate data centersThe Data Center Coalition made its first campaign contributions to influence Virginia lawmakers ahead of new data center regulations.
Solar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas | TechCrunchThe U.S. invested a record amount in energy transition but still saw a rise in carbon emissions.Solar energy significantly increased capacity, now playing a vital role in U.S. electricity.
Data centers have an answer to fossil fuel emissions: Bury themBig tech is exploring carbon capture amidst a data center boom largely powered by natural gas.
Dynamic AI workloads require dynamic power solutionsPowering data centers for AI demands innovative solutions and integration of renewable energy.
Meta turns to solar - again - in its data center-building boom | TechCrunchTech companies are increasingly investing in renewable energy even while exploring advanced nuclear power options.
Data center power demand will double over the next five years | TechCrunchData centers' power demand is set to double by 2029, largely due to AI growth and cloud services.
Nuclear data centers are a waste of time - even as AI power demand skyrocketsTech companies are diversifying energy investments, but reliance on nuclear power may be a costly misstep compared to renewables.Clean energy from solar, wind, and geothermal will likely dominate by 2030.
Solar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas | TechCrunchThe U.S. invested a record amount in energy transition but still saw a rise in carbon emissions.Solar energy significantly increased capacity, now playing a vital role in U.S. electricity.
Data centers have an answer to fossil fuel emissions: Bury themBig tech is exploring carbon capture amidst a data center boom largely powered by natural gas.
Dynamic AI workloads require dynamic power solutionsPowering data centers for AI demands innovative solutions and integration of renewable energy.
Meta turns to solar - again - in its data center-building boom | TechCrunchTech companies are increasingly investing in renewable energy even while exploring advanced nuclear power options.
Data center power demand will double over the next five years | TechCrunchData centers' power demand is set to double by 2029, largely due to AI growth and cloud services.
Nuclear data centers are a waste of time - even as AI power demand skyrocketsTech companies are diversifying energy investments, but reliance on nuclear power may be a costly misstep compared to renewables.Clean energy from solar, wind, and geothermal will likely dominate by 2030.
Electricity demand surges for the world's two biggest pollutersChina and the US face urgent energy challenges due to rising electricity demand from data centers and manufacturing sectors.
Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risksThe rapid growth of data centers in Johor threatens local businesses' energy access and sustainability.
Euro cloud biz trials 'server blades in a cold box' systemA1 Digital's liquid cooling tech could cut cooling energy needs by 50%, eliminating air conditioning requirements.
Embracing sustainability in data Center modernizationSustainable data center modernization focuses on efficient IT practices, innovative cooling technologies, and software optimization.
Schneider Electric: how do you bend the energy curve?Schneider Electric optimistically embraces the future of data centers, introducing the sustainable Galaxy VXL UPS amidst an urgent power crunch.
Can we fix generative AI's massive energy and water use? DW 01/30/2025DeepSeek's new AI chatbot could reduce energy consumption compared to existing AI systems, having significant environmental implications.
Electricity demand surges for the world's two biggest pollutersChina and the US face urgent energy challenges due to rising electricity demand from data centers and manufacturing sectors.
Malaysia is looking to data centers to boost its economy, but experts warn of risksThe rapid growth of data centers in Johor threatens local businesses' energy access and sustainability.
Euro cloud biz trials 'server blades in a cold box' systemA1 Digital's liquid cooling tech could cut cooling energy needs by 50%, eliminating air conditioning requirements.
Embracing sustainability in data Center modernizationSustainable data center modernization focuses on efficient IT practices, innovative cooling technologies, and software optimization.
Schneider Electric: how do you bend the energy curve?Schneider Electric optimistically embraces the future of data centers, introducing the sustainable Galaxy VXL UPS amidst an urgent power crunch.
Can we fix generative AI's massive energy and water use? DW 01/30/2025DeepSeek's new AI chatbot could reduce energy consumption compared to existing AI systems, having significant environmental implications.
Crackdown on power-guzzling data centers may soon come online in CaliforniaCalifornia's electricity prices are the highest in the continental U.S., exacerbated by data center demands and wildfire prevention costs.
Hyperlume wants to make chip-to-chip communication faster and more efficient | TechCrunchData centers are projected to use 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028, with Hyperlume's microLEDs offering a more efficient solution.
Crackdown on Power-guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in CACalifornia faces record electricity prices due to data center energy demands and wildfire levies.
The AI boom has an unexpected winner: ArchitectsThe architecture industry is thriving due to the demand for data centers driven by the AI boom.
Hyperlume wants to make chip-to-chip communication faster and more efficient | TechCrunchData centers are projected to use 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028, with Hyperlume's microLEDs offering a more efficient solution.
Crackdown on Power-guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in CACalifornia faces record electricity prices due to data center energy demands and wildfire levies.
The AI boom has an unexpected winner: ArchitectsThe architecture industry is thriving due to the demand for data centers driven by the AI boom.
Datacenter energy use to more than double by 2030 due to AIAI will significantly increase datacenter electricity consumption, forecasted to more than double by 2030.
Energy demand from Virginia DCs nearly doubled in 2H 2024Datacenter electricity demand in Virginia surged nearly 88% in late 2024, driven by rapid growth and an ongoing AI boom.
Data center tweaks could unlock 76 GW of new power capacity in the U.S. | TechCrunchData centers can significantly reduce peak electricity demand by curtailing usage temporarily, unlocking new energy capacity.
Why are there so many data centers in Santa Clara?Santa Clara has become a major hub for data centers, driven by Silicon Valley's tech economy and AI demand.
Datacenter energy use to more than double by 2030 due to AIAI will significantly increase datacenter electricity consumption, forecasted to more than double by 2030.
Energy demand from Virginia DCs nearly doubled in 2H 2024Datacenter electricity demand in Virginia surged nearly 88% in late 2024, driven by rapid growth and an ongoing AI boom.
Data center tweaks could unlock 76 GW of new power capacity in the U.S. | TechCrunchData centers can significantly reduce peak electricity demand by curtailing usage temporarily, unlocking new energy capacity.
Why are there so many data centers in Santa Clara?Santa Clara has become a major hub for data centers, driven by Silicon Valley's tech economy and AI demand.
Europe Falling Behind in AI Race, Macron WarnsMacron warns Europe is falling behind in the global AI race and stresses the urgency for a strategic AI agenda.
Macron urges Europe to simplify its regulations to get back into the AI race | TechCrunchEmmanuel Macron announced a €109 billion investment in AI to stimulate France's ecosystem and push for a European strategy in AI.
Europe Falling Behind in AI Race, Macron WarnsMacron warns Europe is falling behind in the global AI race and stresses the urgency for a strategic AI agenda.
Macron urges Europe to simplify its regulations to get back into the AI race | TechCrunchEmmanuel Macron announced a €109 billion investment in AI to stimulate France's ecosystem and push for a European strategy in AI.
Mark Zuckerberg wants you to know he has a big AI data center, tooMeta plans to invest $65 billion in AI by 2025 to boost its capabilities and set leadership in the AI field.
Arm secures Meta as first customer in chip push, challenging industry giantsArm is transitioning to sell its own chips, with Meta as its first customer, challenging established industry partners.
Mark Zuckerberg wants you to know he has a big AI data center, tooMeta plans to invest $65 billion in AI by 2025 to boost its capabilities and set leadership in the AI field.
Arm secures Meta as first customer in chip push, challenging industry giantsArm is transitioning to sell its own chips, with Meta as its first customer, challenging established industry partners.
Western Digital bets big on HAMR for HDDsWD is set to introduce high-capacity HDDs using HAMR technology starting in 2026, aiming for larger storage solutions.The demand for improved data storage solutions drives WD's transition to HAMR and HDMR technologies.
Cisco gives network (and data center) a fundamental makeoverCisco is launching a new class of smart switches designed for better networking and security integration.
Amazon CEO says cloud business would have grown faster if it had more AI chips, power, and server componentsAWS growth is hindered by data center capacity constraints emphasizing AI chip shortages and energy issues.Amazon is committing $105 billion in capital expenditures to meet increasing AI demand.
Data center operator DataBank nets $250M equity investment | TechCrunchData centers are experiencing significant growth due to rising demand for AI-related infrastructures.DataBank has raised substantial investments to expand its data center operations amid booming market needs.
Amazon CEO says cloud business would have grown faster if it had more AI chips, power, and server componentsAWS growth is hindered by data center capacity constraints emphasizing AI chip shortages and energy issues.Amazon is committing $105 billion in capital expenditures to meet increasing AI demand.
Data center operator DataBank nets $250M equity investment | TechCrunchData centers are experiencing significant growth due to rising demand for AI-related infrastructures.DataBank has raised substantial investments to expand its data center operations amid booming market needs.
How DeepSeek's efficient AI could stall the nuclear renaissance | TechCrunchDeepSeek's R1 model challenges the necessity for extensive hardware investment in AI training.
AI driven enterprise DC spending revival of 2024 won't lastAI demand drove a significant increase in public cloud infrastructure spending, highlighting the shift in investment priorities toward generative AI.
CoreWeave's first two UK data centers are now operationalCoreWeave opens UK data centers for Nvidia AI, reflecting a major investment in digital technology.
AMD stock drops nearly 10% on earnings as AI data center business disappoints. Meanwhile, Nvidia popsAMD's stock fell 9% due to data center sales shortfall despite strong Q4 earnings.
How DeepSeek's efficient AI could stall the nuclear renaissance | TechCrunchDeepSeek's R1 model challenges the necessity for extensive hardware investment in AI training.
AI driven enterprise DC spending revival of 2024 won't lastAI demand drove a significant increase in public cloud infrastructure spending, highlighting the shift in investment priorities toward generative AI.
CoreWeave's first two UK data centers are now operationalCoreWeave opens UK data centers for Nvidia AI, reflecting a major investment in digital technology.
AMD stock drops nearly 10% on earnings as AI data center business disappoints. Meanwhile, Nvidia popsAMD's stock fell 9% due to data center sales shortfall despite strong Q4 earnings.
AI Stocks Broadcom (AVGO) and Celestica (CLS) Soar after Google EarningsAlphabet's optimistic capital expenditure forecast for data centers signals potential growth for related stocks despite its own declining share price.
Quantum datacentre deployments: How they are supporting evolving compute projects | Computer WeeklyQuantum data centers require unique architecture and connectivity to integrate quantum and classical computing effectively.
As AI Data Centers Grow, So Does PollutionCalifornia data centers are bypassing regulations to use diesel generators, raising energy consumption and health concerns.
An Ohio data center plans to build a natural gas plant as the AI boom creates an electricity strainDevelopers are increasingly looking to on-site power plants to meet growing energy demands of data centers, bypassing grid limitations.
As AI Data Centers Grow, So Does PollutionCalifornia data centers are bypassing regulations to use diesel generators, raising energy consumption and health concerns.
An Ohio data center plans to build a natural gas plant as the AI boom creates an electricity strainDevelopers are increasingly looking to on-site power plants to meet growing energy demands of data centers, bypassing grid limitations.
Blackstone's Jon Gray addresses concerns about DeepSeek's impact on its $100-billion-plus data center betBlackstone is closely monitoring the impact of the Chinese AI model DeepSeek on its AI infrastructure investments.
5 Lessons in Innovation From an Industry With Zero Room for Error | EntrepreneurEffective innovation requires collaboration with customers to ensure solutions meet their needs.In industries demanding reliability, innovation must balance creativity with operational excellence.
Britain wants to become an AI powerhouse. Here's howThe UK government aims to enhance AI development by easing construction regulation for data centers and fostering a pro-innovation regulatory framework.
Stargate's first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build.President Trump announced a $500 billion AI project, Stargate, with Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank to build data centers in the U.S.
An on-site natural gas plant will help power Stargate's first data center, public filings showStargate plans to build 360 MW natural gas turbines in Abilene, enough to power 90,000 homes, emphasizing substantial energy needs.
Britain wants to become an AI powerhouse. Here's howThe UK government aims to enhance AI development by easing construction regulation for data centers and fostering a pro-innovation regulatory framework.
Stargate's first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build.President Trump announced a $500 billion AI project, Stargate, with Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank to build data centers in the U.S.
An on-site natural gas plant will help power Stargate's first data center, public filings showStargate plans to build 360 MW natural gas turbines in Abilene, enough to power 90,000 homes, emphasizing substantial energy needs.
Elon Musk Fumes as $500 Billion AI Data Center Investment Comes From Sam Altman and Not HimAI sector plans to invest $500 billion in data centers amid relaxed regulations, raising concerns about reliability and job impacts.
Apple joins consortium to help develop next-gen AI data center tech | TechCrunchApple joins Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium to advance AI chip connectivity standards.
This AI Stock Surged 11%, and Could Surge Another 16% in 2025, According to AnalystsAMD is benefiting from the AI boom, with significant growth in data center revenue and a strong market position for future expansion.
Elon Musk Fumes as $500 Billion AI Data Center Investment Comes From Sam Altman and Not HimAI sector plans to invest $500 billion in data centers amid relaxed regulations, raising concerns about reliability and job impacts.
Apple joins consortium to help develop next-gen AI data center tech | TechCrunchApple joins Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium to advance AI chip connectivity standards.
This AI Stock Surged 11%, and Could Surge Another 16% in 2025, According to AnalystsAMD is benefiting from the AI boom, with significant growth in data center revenue and a strong market position for future expansion.
What happens when we can't build bigger datacenters anymore?AI's growth may depend on distributed supercomputing across entire regions due to limitations in power and infrastructure.
Data centers are growing in size and number as AI prompts widespread global expansionData center capacity and number of hyperscale facilities are expected to surge significantly, primarily driven by AI demands through 2029.
Data center hardware spending surged last yearData center hardware and software spending surged in 2024, primarily driven by public cloud infrastructure and generative AI investments.
What happens when we can't build bigger datacenters anymore?AI's growth may depend on distributed supercomputing across entire regions due to limitations in power and infrastructure.
Data centers are growing in size and number as AI prompts widespread global expansionData center capacity and number of hyperscale facilities are expected to surge significantly, primarily driven by AI demands through 2029.
Data center hardware spending surged last yearData center hardware and software spending surged in 2024, primarily driven by public cloud infrastructure and generative AI investments.
Microsoft is "Flooring it" on AI in 2025-It's Time to Buy the Stock.Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in AI infrastructure in fiscal year 2025.The AI sector is experiencing a significant boom, demanding efficient resource allocation.
Why AAOI Stock Is Skyrocketing TodayTrump's AI infrastructure announcement has positively impacted Applied Optoelectronics' stock today, despite its overall year-to-date performance.
Microsoft is "Flooring it" on AI in 2025-It's Time to Buy the Stock.Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in AI infrastructure in fiscal year 2025.The AI sector is experiencing a significant boom, demanding efficient resource allocation.
Why AAOI Stock Is Skyrocketing TodayTrump's AI infrastructure announcement has positively impacted Applied Optoelectronics' stock today, despite its overall year-to-date performance.
500 billion AI infrastructure Stargate puts US in strong positionThe US is launching Project Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative, to maintain leadership in the global AI landscape.
CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK | TechCrunchCoreWeave opens its first two U.K. data centers, marking a significant expansion and demonstrating confidence in the AI computing sector.
Zayo Announces Construction of 5,000+ Fiber Miles to Help Meet AI Workload DemandsZayo plans to build over 5,000 long-haul fiber miles to support AI data center growth in response to increasing bandwidth demands.
500 billion AI infrastructure Stargate puts US in strong positionThe US is launching Project Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative, to maintain leadership in the global AI landscape.
CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK | TechCrunchCoreWeave opens its first two U.K. data centers, marking a significant expansion and demonstrating confidence in the AI computing sector.
Zayo Announces Construction of 5,000+ Fiber Miles to Help Meet AI Workload DemandsZayo plans to build over 5,000 long-haul fiber miles to support AI data center growth in response to increasing bandwidth demands.
Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center dealTerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.
Nuclear startup Deep Fission plans to bury micro-reactors to power data centers | TechCrunchNuclear startups are leveraging underground reactors to meet rising energy demands efficiently, minimizing construction costs and maximizing energy output for data centers.
Bill Gates' nuclear energy startup inks new data center dealTerraPower partners with Sabey Data Centers to advance nuclear energy for AI data centers, addressing energy demands and climate concerns.
Nuclear startup Deep Fission plans to bury micro-reactors to power data centers | TechCrunchNuclear startups are leveraging underground reactors to meet rising energy demands efficiently, minimizing construction costs and maximizing energy output for data centers.
Biden administration opens up federal land to AI data centers | TechCrunchPresident Biden's executive order promotes the establishment of private sector AI data centers on federal sites, focusing on clean energy requirements.
Wall Street Expert Expects This AI Stock to Pop Over 138% This YearMicron is a leading AI stock at a discount with significant upside potential, but faces challenges in long-term valuation due to commoditization.
Biden administration opens up federal land to AI data centers | TechCrunchPresident Biden's executive order promotes the establishment of private sector AI data centers on federal sites, focusing on clean energy requirements.
Wall Street Expert Expects This AI Stock to Pop Over 138% This YearMicron is a leading AI stock at a discount with significant upside potential, but faces challenges in long-term valuation due to commoditization.
Zombie nuclear reactors could be revived thanks to AI data center demand | TechCrunchSantee Cooper aims to restart a halted nuclear power project, seeking partners as demand grows in the AI data center sector.
AWS pledges to spend $5B in Mexico, launches new Mexico server region | TechCrunchAmazon Web Services plans to invest $5 billion in Mexico, launching a server region to support AI and machine learning innovation, aiding the economy and job market.
AWS eyes 'flexible' data center expansion with $11bn Georgia investmentAWS invests $11 billion in Georgia for new data centers, highlighting growth in cloud and AI technologies.
AWS pledges to spend $5B in Mexico, launches new Mexico server region | TechCrunchAmazon Web Services plans to invest $5 billion in Mexico, launching a server region to support AI and machine learning innovation, aiding the economy and job market.
AWS eyes 'flexible' data center expansion with $11bn Georgia investmentAWS invests $11 billion in Georgia for new data centers, highlighting growth in cloud and AI technologies.