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Why Utilities Are Struggling To Meet AI Data Centers' Need For Electricity

The surge in AI data centers is significantly impacting energy demand, straining local power grids and utilities' capabilities. The need for reliable energy is critical.

Samsung debuts blazing fast 3 GB DDR7 DRAM for AI & Gaming

Samsung has developed the first 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM, enhancing capacity and performance for AI, gaming, and data center applications.

Samsung debuts blazing fast 3 GB DDR7 RAM for AI & Gaming

Samsung developed the first 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM, doubling capacity and enhancing speed for data centers and gaming applications.

UK-based Oriole Networks secures 20.2M in funding

Oriole Networks has raised $22M in funding to scale its AI optimisation technology, which enhances data transfer speeds and reduces energy consumption.

Major Berkeley report puts numbers on tech's 'surge' in energy guzzling

Data center electricity usage in the U.S. has significantly increased and is driven largely by AI advancements.

Why Utilities Are Struggling To Meet AI Data Centers' Need For Electricity

The surge in AI data centers is significantly impacting energy demand, straining local power grids and utilities' capabilities. The need for reliable energy is critical.

Samsung debuts blazing fast 3 GB DDR7 DRAM for AI & Gaming

Samsung has developed the first 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM, enhancing capacity and performance for AI, gaming, and data center applications.

Samsung debuts blazing fast 3 GB DDR7 RAM for AI & Gaming

Samsung developed the first 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM, doubling capacity and enhancing speed for data centers and gaming applications.

UK-based Oriole Networks secures 20.2M in funding

Oriole Networks has raised $22M in funding to scale its AI optimisation technology, which enhances data transfer speeds and reduces energy consumption.

Major Berkeley report puts numbers on tech's 'surge' in energy guzzling

Data center electricity usage in the U.S. has significantly increased and is driven largely by AI advancements.
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#environmental-impact

What the Company With the Highest Stock Gain From AI Actually Does Is Extremely Grim

Vertiv Holdings has outperformed chipmaker Nvidia with an 860% stock increase since 2022, highlighting the growing demand for cooling solutions in AI.
AI's high energy consumption is driving demand for cooling technologies, significantly impacting the environmental sustainability of data centers.

From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI's insatiable thirst for energy

Tech companies must address the environmental impacts of the data-driven generative AI boom rather than focusing solely on rapid technological advancement.

Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course

AI's environmental impact and the urgent need to address its energy consumption are critical discussions as climate change escalates.

Endangered bees stop Meta's plan for nuclear-powered AI data center

Tech companies are increasingly looking into nuclear energy to power data centers, despite concerns over radioactive waste.

The plan to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center of the global big tech company Meta Pl.. - MK

Meta's AI data center project is delayed due to environmental concerns involving rare species.
Zuckerberg aimed for nuclear power to supply carbon-free energy for AI operations.
Tech companies are increasingly looking to nuclear energy to meet high data center power demands.

The dark side of Irish data centers

Ireland hosts many US tech companies, but faces challenges in power grid capacity due to rising electricity demands from data centers.
Concerns about VR's practical applications highlight a disconnect between technology advancements and real-world utility.

What the Company With the Highest Stock Gain From AI Actually Does Is Extremely Grim

Vertiv Holdings has outperformed chipmaker Nvidia with an 860% stock increase since 2022, highlighting the growing demand for cooling solutions in AI.
AI's high energy consumption is driving demand for cooling technologies, significantly impacting the environmental sustainability of data centers.

From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI's insatiable thirst for energy

Tech companies must address the environmental impacts of the data-driven generative AI boom rather than focusing solely on rapid technological advancement.

Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course

AI's environmental impact and the urgent need to address its energy consumption are critical discussions as climate change escalates.

Endangered bees stop Meta's plan for nuclear-powered AI data center

Tech companies are increasingly looking into nuclear energy to power data centers, despite concerns over radioactive waste.

The plan to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center of the global big tech company Meta Pl.. - MK

Meta's AI data center project is delayed due to environmental concerns involving rare species.
Zuckerberg aimed for nuclear power to supply carbon-free energy for AI operations.
Tech companies are increasingly looking to nuclear energy to meet high data center power demands.

The dark side of Irish data centers

Ireland hosts many US tech companies, but faces challenges in power grid capacity due to rising electricity demands from data centers.
Concerns about VR's practical applications highlight a disconnect between technology advancements and real-world utility.
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#sustainability

Why Dion Harris believes Nvidia's energy-intensive chips could actually help the climate

AI training by 2027 may consume energy equivalent to Argentina, raising concerns about climate impact.
Nvidia aims to improve energy efficiency in AI to mitigate climate risks.

Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it's building data centers with wood

Microsoft plans to build a wooden data center to significantly reduce carbon emissions, utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT) for a more sustainable construction.

Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI's Water Demands

Tech companies are increasingly exploring nuclear energy for data centers, but face a growing water consumption crisis that lacks innovative solutions.

Optimizing Data Center Sustainability with Reinforcement Learning: Meta's AI-Driven Approach to Effi

Meta uses reinforcement learning to optimize data center cooling systems, significantly reducing energy and water consumption.

Will Bitcoin and Data Centers Soon Heat Your Home?

Heat recovery from data centers can benefit local communities but requires initial use of renewable energy to truly mitigate environmental impacts.

Data center would be used to warm and cool proposed Downtown San Jose high-rises

Westbank and PG&E are partnering to recycle energy from data centers to heat nearby residential units, enhancing energy efficiency and affordability.

Why Dion Harris believes Nvidia's energy-intensive chips could actually help the climate

AI training by 2027 may consume energy equivalent to Argentina, raising concerns about climate impact.
Nvidia aims to improve energy efficiency in AI to mitigate climate risks.

Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it's building data centers with wood

Microsoft plans to build a wooden data center to significantly reduce carbon emissions, utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT) for a more sustainable construction.

Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI's Water Demands

Tech companies are increasingly exploring nuclear energy for data centers, but face a growing water consumption crisis that lacks innovative solutions.

Optimizing Data Center Sustainability with Reinforcement Learning: Meta's AI-Driven Approach to Effi

Meta uses reinforcement learning to optimize data center cooling systems, significantly reducing energy and water consumption.

Will Bitcoin and Data Centers Soon Heat Your Home?

Heat recovery from data centers can benefit local communities but requires initial use of renewable energy to truly mitigate environmental impacts.

Data center would be used to warm and cool proposed Downtown San Jose high-rises

Westbank and PG&E are partnering to recycle energy from data centers to heat nearby residential units, enhancing energy efficiency and affordability.
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#ai-expansion

The scale of AI defies logic and yet it's still happening

AI projects are scaling dramatically, with xAI planning to expand its supercomputer to a million GPUs, posing challenges in cost and infrastructure.

The AI race is already taking a toll. Ireland's massive data centers are a cautionary tale

Ireland's data centers now consume more electricity than all urban homes combined, raising sustainability concerns.

Amazon commits another $10 billion to Ohio data centers amid questions about energy costs and supply

Amazon is investing $10 billion to expand data centers in Ohio, focusing on AI and cloud computing.

The scale of AI defies logic and yet it's still happening

AI projects are scaling dramatically, with xAI planning to expand its supercomputer to a million GPUs, posing challenges in cost and infrastructure.

The AI race is already taking a toll. Ireland's massive data centers are a cautionary tale

Ireland's data centers now consume more electricity than all urban homes combined, raising sustainability concerns.

Amazon commits another $10 billion to Ohio data centers amid questions about energy costs and supply

Amazon is investing $10 billion to expand data centers in Ohio, focusing on AI and cloud computing.
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#nuclear-energy

Meta wants to join the big tech nuclear club

Meta seeks nuclear energy to power data centers for AI, requiring up to four gigawatts to meet demand.

Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo lands massive data center power deal, with caveats | TechCrunch

Oklo's deal with Switch reflects potential but hinges on crucial regulatory and competitive challenges.
The company's operational plans include building reactors that must first pass regulatory approval and market viability.

Big tech companies hope nuclear power can solve their energy problems. Will it?

Microsoft aims to restart Three Mile Island for carbon-free energy for its data centers.

AWS dealt major blow in nuclear-powered data center deal after regulators reject upgrade plans

FERC has denied a proposal to increase power supply to AWS data center from a nuclear plant due to concerns over reliability and consumer costs.

Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions

Tech companies are increasingly turning to nuclear power to meet the energy demands of AI applications.

2 Stocks Riding the $100+ Billion AI & Data Center Boom

Tech companies are pursuing nuclear energy to meet rising power demands for data centers.
Projected data center spending will surge from $49 billion to $167 billion by 2026.
Vertiv and Schneider Electric are notable investments in the nuclear power trend.

Meta wants to join the big tech nuclear club

Meta seeks nuclear energy to power data centers for AI, requiring up to four gigawatts to meet demand.

Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo lands massive data center power deal, with caveats | TechCrunch

Oklo's deal with Switch reflects potential but hinges on crucial regulatory and competitive challenges.
The company's operational plans include building reactors that must first pass regulatory approval and market viability.

Big tech companies hope nuclear power can solve their energy problems. Will it?

Microsoft aims to restart Three Mile Island for carbon-free energy for its data centers.

AWS dealt major blow in nuclear-powered data center deal after regulators reject upgrade plans

FERC has denied a proposal to increase power supply to AWS data center from a nuclear plant due to concerns over reliability and consumer costs.

Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions

Tech companies are increasingly turning to nuclear power to meet the energy demands of AI applications.

2 Stocks Riding the $100+ Billion AI & Data Center Boom

Tech companies are pursuing nuclear energy to meet rising power demands for data centers.
Projected data center spending will surge from $49 billion to $167 billion by 2026.
Vertiv and Schneider Electric are notable investments in the nuclear power trend.
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#investment

Microsoft and BlackRock invest 100 billion dollar in AI infrastructure

$100 billion being invested in AI data centers due to increasing worldwide demand for computing capacity.

Google joins $90M investment into Cassava to bolster Africa's digital infrastructure | TechCrunch

Tech companies are investing heavily in infrastructure to support the rising demand for cloud computing and AI services.

Google kicks off $20B renewable energy building spree to power AI | TechCrunch

Google is investing $20 billion in renewable energy to power data centers amid AI growth demands.

Dutch Nebius obtaines $700 million for AI data center capacity

Nebius raised $700 million to expand AI data center operations, focusing on the U.S. following a shift from its origins as Yandex.

200 VCs wanted to get into Lumen Orbit's $11M seed round | TechCrunch

Lumen Orbit's rapid funding and innovative space data centers mark a significant shift in cloud computing potential.
The company's technology could drastically reduce costs for AI companies reliant on large data centers.

Microsoft and BlackRock invest 100 billion dollar in AI infrastructure

$100 billion being invested in AI data centers due to increasing worldwide demand for computing capacity.

Google joins $90M investment into Cassava to bolster Africa's digital infrastructure | TechCrunch

Tech companies are investing heavily in infrastructure to support the rising demand for cloud computing and AI services.

Google kicks off $20B renewable energy building spree to power AI | TechCrunch

Google is investing $20 billion in renewable energy to power data centers amid AI growth demands.

Dutch Nebius obtaines $700 million for AI data center capacity

Nebius raised $700 million to expand AI data center operations, focusing on the U.S. following a shift from its origins as Yandex.

200 VCs wanted to get into Lumen Orbit's $11M seed round | TechCrunch

Lumen Orbit's rapid funding and innovative space data centers mark a significant shift in cloud computing potential.
The company's technology could drastically reduce costs for AI companies reliant on large data centers.
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#funding

Why OpenAI Needs So Much Money

OpenAI needs continual funding as its expenses accelerate, indicating a potential shift to a for-profit model.

Exclusive: Read the 9-page memo hyperscaler startup Nscale used to raise a $155 million Series A

Nscale raised $155 million to provide a full-stack AI infrastructure platform that includes data centers and GPU access.

Crusoe, a rumored OpenAI data center supplier, has secured $686M in new funds, filing shows | TechCrunch

Crusoe Energy is raising $818 million to expand its AI-focused data center operations, indicating strong investor interest.

Why OpenAI Needs So Much Money

OpenAI needs continual funding as its expenses accelerate, indicating a potential shift to a for-profit model.

Exclusive: Read the 9-page memo hyperscaler startup Nscale used to raise a $155 million Series A

Nscale raised $155 million to provide a full-stack AI infrastructure platform that includes data centers and GPU access.

Crusoe, a rumored OpenAI data center supplier, has secured $686M in new funds, filing shows | TechCrunch

Crusoe Energy is raising $818 million to expand its AI-focused data center operations, indicating strong investor interest.
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JLL finds data center developers interested in SoCal suburbs

Southern California's data center development is surging due to low vacancy rates and increasing demand for storage.
Cities are adapting their regulations to facilitate data center construction as a means of value creation.
#ai-impact

Ireland has become a "data dumping ground" for big tech

Ireland faces escalating energy demands from data centers driven by big tech and AI, jeopardizing climate commitments.
Data centers' energy consumption outpaces growth of renewable energy in Ireland.

Small businesses could see electricity bills surge 70% as AI data center energy demands skyrocket

Data center expansion driven by AI will significantly raise energy costs for consumers and small businesses, forcing some to scale back or cease operations.

Ireland has become a "data dumping ground" for big tech

Ireland faces escalating energy demands from data centers driven by big tech and AI, jeopardizing climate commitments.
Data centers' energy consumption outpaces growth of renewable energy in Ireland.

Small businesses could see electricity bills surge 70% as AI data center energy demands skyrocket

Data center expansion driven by AI will significantly raise energy costs for consumers and small businesses, forcing some to scale back or cease operations.
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#sustainable-technology

Microsoft shows off water-saving design for data centers

Microsoft's new data center cooling technology aims to drastically minimize water consumption while maintaining energy efficiency.

Exclusive: Nexalus has a new method for liquid-cooling data centers that could make the waste heat useful | TechCrunch

Tech companies are shifting to more efficient cooling methods, like liquid cooling, to manage surging power demands in data centers.
Nexalus's cooling system increases efficiency and has the potential to repurpose waste heat.

Microsoft shows off water-saving design for data centers

Microsoft's new data center cooling technology aims to drastically minimize water consumption while maintaining energy efficiency.

Exclusive: Nexalus has a new method for liquid-cooling data centers that could make the waste heat useful | TechCrunch

Tech companies are shifting to more efficient cooling methods, like liquid cooling, to manage surging power demands in data centers.
Nexalus's cooling system increases efficiency and has the potential to repurpose waste heat.
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#meta

Meta's massive $10 billion AI data center is coming to this state

Meta's new AI data center in Louisiana could significantly boost the local economy and job market in a historically neglected region.

Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers

Meta aims to integrate nuclear power into its data centers to enhance energy sustainability and reliability while supporting technological growth and community needs.

Regulators deliver successive blows to Amazon and Meta's nuclear power ambitions | TechCrunch

Big tech companies are increasingly relying on nuclear energy for data centers, but are facing significant regulatory hurdles.

Meta jumps aboard the nuclear-powered data center bandwagon | TechCrunch

Meta is actively seeking to establish nuclear power plants to support its data center energy needs by 2030.

Meta's massive $10 billion AI data center is coming to this state

Meta's new AI data center in Louisiana could significantly boost the local economy and job market in a historically neglected region.

Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers

Meta aims to integrate nuclear power into its data centers to enhance energy sustainability and reliability while supporting technological growth and community needs.

Regulators deliver successive blows to Amazon and Meta's nuclear power ambitions | TechCrunch

Big tech companies are increasingly relying on nuclear energy for data centers, but are facing significant regulatory hurdles.

Meta jumps aboard the nuclear-powered data center bandwagon | TechCrunch

Meta is actively seeking to establish nuclear power plants to support its data center energy needs by 2030.
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#community-impact

Data centers are booming. So are fights with local communities.

Data centers are increasingly prevalent across the U.S., raising concerns in densely populated communities about environmental and social impacts.

Residents have mixed reactions about data centers moving into their communities

Residents like Richard Andre Newman face displacement fears due to new, large data center developments in suburban neighborhoods.

Data centers are booming. So are fights with local communities.

Data centers are increasingly prevalent across the U.S., raising concerns in densely populated communities about environmental and social impacts.

Residents have mixed reactions about data centers moving into their communities

Residents like Richard Andre Newman face displacement fears due to new, large data center developments in suburban neighborhoods.
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Canada joins AI arms race with $1.4B for sovereign DC infra

Canada plans to invest $2 billion CAD in AI compute infrastructure to enhance domestic capabilities and secure its position as a global AI leader.
#energy-infrastructure

AI has high energy demands but could also speed up energy production, officials say

The growth of AI and data centers necessitates a faster permitting process for clean energy infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.

"Significant concerns" raised over impact of data center growth on regional energy grids

Rapid growth in data center electricity demand poses significant concerns for regional energy networks.
Global electricity consumption by data centers is projected to more than double by 2026.

AI has high energy demands but could also speed up energy production, officials say

The growth of AI and data centers necessitates a faster permitting process for clean energy infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.

"Significant concerns" raised over impact of data center growth on regional energy grids

Rapid growth in data center electricity demand poses significant concerns for regional energy networks.
Global electricity consumption by data centers is projected to more than double by 2026.
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#energy-efficiency

GPUs waste 50% of their time: fiber offers solution

IBM's new optical technology drastically reduces energy waste and significantly enhances data center performance.
Large language models are driving an unprecedented increase in computing power demand.

Over 90% of AWS's biggest data center customers are now using its homegrown Graviton chips, executive says

AWS's Graviton CPU chips are now used by over 90% of its largest data center customers, highlighting their success since launch in 2018.

AWS has cloud region with near-perfect PUE score

AWS is enhancing energy efficiency, achieving an average PUE of 1.15 in 2023.

GPUs waste 50% of their time: fiber offers solution

IBM's new optical technology drastically reduces energy waste and significantly enhances data center performance.
Large language models are driving an unprecedented increase in computing power demand.

Over 90% of AWS's biggest data center customers are now using its homegrown Graviton chips, executive says

AWS's Graviton CPU chips are now used by over 90% of its largest data center customers, highlighting their success since launch in 2018.

AWS has cloud region with near-perfect PUE score

AWS is enhancing energy efficiency, achieving an average PUE of 1.15 in 2023.
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#technology-evolution

China opens an antitrust investigation into Nvidia

The future of computing will emphasize data center-scale operations rather than individual servers.

How data centers and edge devices have evolved over the years - Amazic

The evolution from centralized data centers to cloud and edge computing reflects the need for increased scalability, flexibility, and performance in IT infrastructure.

China opens an antitrust investigation into Nvidia

The future of computing will emphasize data center-scale operations rather than individual servers.

How data centers and edge devices have evolved over the years - Amazic

The evolution from centralized data centers to cloud and edge computing reflects the need for increased scalability, flexibility, and performance in IT infrastructure.
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IBM's Co-Packaged Optics: Adds More Bandwidth Into a Connector

IBM's new polymer optical waveguide prototype could dramatically enhance data transfer efficiency and accelerate AI training in data centers.

Pure posts solid quarterly figures, secures hyperscaler deal

Pure Storage's revenue and subscription growth signals a successful business model, highlighted by a significant deal with a top hyperscaler.
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AI is having its "We need more power, Scotty" moment

AI is entering a phase requiring significantly more computing power and infrastructure, as companies like OpenAI and Microsoft expand their data center capabilities.

What does a data center look like in the AI era?

AI is transforming data center infrastructure, requiring a shift from CPU-centric designs to GPU and specialized hardware to handle complex workloads effectively.

AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70%

AI's growing energy demand may soon exceed grid capacity, leading to higher costs and potential power outages for consumers.

Datacenter energy consumption warnings get more strident

AI-driven datacenter energy demand could increase 160%, leading to operational constraints by 2027.

Data center constraints pinch as Microsoft reports soaring AI demand

Microsoft anticipates slowing growth in Azure, with demand exceeding current capacity, yet expects improvement as AI infrastructure expands later this year.

EU datacenter energy consumption set to triple by 2030

Datacenter power consumption across Europe could triple by 2030, mostly driven by AI adoption, requiring significant infrastructure and renewable energy efforts.

AI is having its "We need more power, Scotty" moment

AI is entering a phase requiring significantly more computing power and infrastructure, as companies like OpenAI and Microsoft expand their data center capabilities.

What does a data center look like in the AI era?

AI is transforming data center infrastructure, requiring a shift from CPU-centric designs to GPU and specialized hardware to handle complex workloads effectively.

AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70%

AI's growing energy demand may soon exceed grid capacity, leading to higher costs and potential power outages for consumers.

Datacenter energy consumption warnings get more strident

AI-driven datacenter energy demand could increase 160%, leading to operational constraints by 2027.

Data center constraints pinch as Microsoft reports soaring AI demand

Microsoft anticipates slowing growth in Azure, with demand exceeding current capacity, yet expects improvement as AI infrastructure expands later this year.

EU datacenter energy consumption set to triple by 2030

Datacenter power consumption across Europe could triple by 2030, mostly driven by AI adoption, requiring significant infrastructure and renewable energy efforts.
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OpenAI is targeting 1 billion users in 2025 - and is building its own data centers to get there

OpenAI aims to acquire 1 billion users by next year through infrastructure investment and data center expansion.

Discover the six superpowers of Dell PowerEdge servers

Data centers of the future will be evaluated based on their capacity to enable innovation and sustainability.
#renewable-energy

AI boom propels stock of Wild-West-era landowner up 200%

Texas Pacific Land Corporation has capitalized on the AI boom, significantly increasing its market valuation through strategic land use and energy projects.

AI and cloud computing's energy demands could delay clean energy transition

Electricity demand from big data is increasing fossil fuel use, hindering climate change mitigation efforts.

AI boom propels stock of Wild-West-era landowner up 200%

Texas Pacific Land Corporation has capitalized on the AI boom, significantly increasing its market valuation through strategic land use and energy projects.

AI and cloud computing's energy demands could delay clean energy transition

Electricity demand from big data is increasing fossil fuel use, hindering climate change mitigation efforts.
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#artificial-intelligence

1 Little-known AI Stock to Watch After its Impressive Surge

Mid-cap AI stocks hold potential but require careful selection and risk management.
Companies involved in AI data centers, like Corning, are crucial to the infrastructure behind the AI boom.

Prime opens 243K sf data center in Vernon leased to two AI firms

Prime Data Center's new facility highlights a booming demand for AI infrastructure in Los Angeles.
Investors are increasingly shifting focus from logistics to data centers amidst AI growth.

Former BP Chief Joins A.I. Data Center Developer

Bernard Looney transitions from BP to chair a data startup, capitalizing on the rising energy demands of the AI industry.

Top Wall Street Analyst Loves This High-Yield Dividend Utility Stock

The stock market shows resilience despite setbacks, particularly in AI stocks, which continue to thrive amidst the evolving landscape.

1 Little-known AI Stock to Watch After its Impressive Surge

Mid-cap AI stocks hold potential but require careful selection and risk management.
Companies involved in AI data centers, like Corning, are crucial to the infrastructure behind the AI boom.

Prime opens 243K sf data center in Vernon leased to two AI firms

Prime Data Center's new facility highlights a booming demand for AI infrastructure in Los Angeles.
Investors are increasingly shifting focus from logistics to data centers amidst AI growth.

Former BP Chief Joins A.I. Data Center Developer

Bernard Looney transitions from BP to chair a data startup, capitalizing on the rising energy demands of the AI industry.

Top Wall Street Analyst Loves This High-Yield Dividend Utility Stock

The stock market shows resilience despite setbacks, particularly in AI stocks, which continue to thrive amidst the evolving landscape.
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#nvidia

NVIDIA Unveils AI & Supercomputing Advances at SC 2024

NVIDIA's H200 NVL AI accelerator is a key advancement in GPU technology for scientific research and enterprise, set for release in December 2024.

Nvidia's Blackwell cooling issues were resolved months ago, chip experts say

Nvidia's Blackwell chip faces initial cooling challenges, but overheating concerns are considered exaggerated according to experts.

NVIDIA Unveils AI & Supercomputing Advances at SC 2024

NVIDIA's H200 NVL AI accelerator is a key advancement in GPU technology for scientific research and enterprise, set for release in December 2024.

Nvidia's Blackwell cooling issues were resolved months ago, chip experts say

Nvidia's Blackwell chip faces initial cooling challenges, but overheating concerns are considered exaggerated according to experts.
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#economic-growth

Data centers will be critical to UK economic growth in the coming decade - but researchers have warned of a 'data doomsday' unless energy infrastructure is improved

UK's data center industry could grow tenfold by 2035 with government action on energy supply and planning reforms.

FOI requests show the vast majority of UK data center applications are approved

The UK government is facilitating data center development, with high approval rates for applications in cities.

Data centers will be critical to UK economic growth in the coming decade - but researchers have warned of a 'data doomsday' unless energy infrastructure is improved

UK's data center industry could grow tenfold by 2035 with government action on energy supply and planning reforms.

FOI requests show the vast majority of UK data center applications are approved

The UK government is facilitating data center development, with high approval rates for applications in cities.
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#sustainable-energy

Oklo to supply 750MW to DCs using nuclear-waste-powered SMRs

Datacenter operators are increasingly turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet growing energy demands.

These Silicon Valley apartments will get their heat from nearby data centers

San Jose plans to use excess heat from data centers to heat new apartments, reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.

Oklo to supply 750MW to DCs using nuclear-waste-powered SMRs

Datacenter operators are increasingly turning to small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet growing energy demands.

These Silicon Valley apartments will get their heat from nearby data centers

San Jose plans to use excess heat from data centers to heat new apartments, reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.
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Nearly half of AI data centers may not have enough power by 2027 | TechCrunch

AI's growing energy demands may lead to power shortages for data centers.
Projected electricity usage by new servers could rise to 500 terawatt-hours by 2027.
#ai-infrastructure

Employers say 'Get back to office, then please go'

Companies ending remote work policies often cite productivity but may aim to weed out underperforming employees while reducing costs.

True AI Transformation Depends on the Power and Capacity of Solid-State Drives - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SOLIDIGM

The critical element of AI infrastructure is storage, requiring high-capacity SSDs for effective performance and transformation.

Employers say 'Get back to office, then please go'

Companies ending remote work policies often cite productivity but may aim to weed out underperforming employees while reducing costs.

True AI Transformation Depends on the Power and Capacity of Solid-State Drives - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SOLIDIGM

The critical element of AI infrastructure is storage, requiring high-capacity SSDs for effective performance and transformation.
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#generative-ai

AI power: Expanding data center capacity to meet growing demand

The demand for AI-specific data centers is rapidly accelerating, potentially leading to significant supply shortages by 2030.

IT services spending set to surge in 2025 as CIOs shift to AI partner solutions

European IT services spending is expected to increase by 21% in 2025, driven by a shift from building to implementing generative AI solutions.

IT spend in Europe set to rise, and it's not all about AI

Generative AI's true impact on productivity will take about three years to realize within businesses.

AI power: Expanding data center capacity to meet growing demand

The demand for AI-specific data centers is rapidly accelerating, potentially leading to significant supply shortages by 2030.

IT services spending set to surge in 2025 as CIOs shift to AI partner solutions

European IT services spending is expected to increase by 21% in 2025, driven by a shift from building to implementing generative AI solutions.

IT spend in Europe set to rise, and it's not all about AI

Generative AI's true impact on productivity will take about three years to realize within businesses.
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How to Implement AI LLMs at the Edge | TechRepublic

Decentralizing AI functions is becoming essential due to power, cooling challenges, and the need for reduced latency in real-time applications.
#nuclear-power

Tech companies face paying over the odds for nuclear power

Tech giants are pursuing nuclear energy contracts to secure reliable clean energy for their data centers, despite potential cost issues.

Regulators reject power deal for nuclear Amazon datacenters

Amazon's plans for nuclear-powered datacenters face regulatory hurdles due to grid reliability concerns.

Tech companies face paying over the odds for nuclear power

Tech giants are pursuing nuclear energy contracts to secure reliable clean energy for their data centers, despite potential cost issues.

Regulators reject power deal for nuclear Amazon datacenters

Amazon's plans for nuclear-powered datacenters face regulatory hurdles due to grid reliability concerns.
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#cybersecurity

TikTok Shares Update on Its Efforts To Separate EU User Data

Norwegian data center operational; European user data migration from US has started.

TikTok Shares Update on its Efforts to Separate EU User Data

The operational Norwegian data center marks a significant step in migrating European user data from the US.

TikTok Shares Update on Its Efforts To Separate EU User Data

Norwegian data center operational; European user data migration from US has started.

TikTok Shares Update on its Efforts to Separate EU User Data

The operational Norwegian data center marks a significant step in migrating European user data from the US.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su says GPU and CPU sales are nearly equal. Wall Street thinks that's not enough.

AMD's GPU sales are rapidly growing, approaching CPU sales due to high demand in AI data centers.

Why VCs are suddenly hot on photonics startups

Oriole Networks is innovating AI supercomputing infrastructure using light-based technology, raising $22 million to address energy and speed challenges in data centers.
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