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fromIT Pro
1 day ago
Digital life

Just 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumption

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas

Meta's new AI data center in Louisiana raises concerns about energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Local lawmakers demand accountability regarding Meta's environmental impact amid increased electricity demand.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How much energy does AI really use? The answer is surprising - and a little complicated

AI's environmental impact is significant due to its high energy needs for processing and data storage.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
1 day ago

Just 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumption

AI company emissions surged 150% since 2020, raising concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas

fromZDNET
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

How much energy does AI really use? The answer is surprising - and a little complicated

more#energy-consumption
#sustainability
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose's Downtown Set for Transformation with Data Center and Housing Projects

San Jose's Downtown is poised for transformation through innovative data centers combined with housing developments, spurring economic growth.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Tech industry

Breakneck data center growth challenges Microsoft's sustainability goals | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose's Downtown Set for Transformation with Data Center and Housing Projects

San Jose's Downtown is poised for transformation through innovative data centers combined with housing developments, spurring economic growth.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Tech industry

Breakneck data center growth challenges Microsoft's sustainability goals | TechCrunch

more#sustainability
#stock-market
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Startup companies

Summer Market Sell-Off Could Be Coming - Buy High-Yield Utility Stocks As Power Demand Soars

from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Startup companies

Summer Market Sell-Off Could Be Coming - Buy High-Yield Utility Stocks As Power Demand Soars

more#stock-market
#artificial-intelligence
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

PG&E sees huge data center demand in San Jose area as tech expands

PG&E anticipates a surge in data center demands amid AI growth, potentially reducing customer bills by spreading costs over larger users.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Why a Plane-Size Machine Could Foil a Race to Build Gas Power Plants

The U.S. natural gas industry faces challenges with turbine shortages and soaring costs, threatening planned growth driven by data center energy needs.
more#artificial-intelligence
Tech industry
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Toshiba creates team to build, power, and run datacenters

Toshiba is restructuring to enhance its engagement with datacenter builders and operators through a dedicated internal organization.
#texas
more#texas
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

AI will chew through the same amount of energy as Japan by 2030

AI data centers' energy consumption will exceed that of Japan by 2030, creating significant demand challenges for electricity grids.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A guide to the Nvidia products driving the AI boom and beyond - from data center GPUs to automotive and consumer tech

Nvidia's dominance in AI is driven by its powerful data center GPUs and innovative software solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

AI will chew through the same amount of energy as Japan by 2030

AI data centers' energy consumption will exceed that of Japan by 2030, creating significant demand challenges for electricity grids.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Climate tech startups are banking on an energy-guzzling sector: data centers

Climate tech startups are leveraging AI's data center demand to scale their clean energy solutions amid increasing electricity consumption.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A guide to the Nvidia products driving the AI boom and beyond - from data center GPUs to automotive and consumer tech

Nvidia's dominance in AI is driven by its powerful data center GPUs and innovative software solutions.
more#ai
#energy-costs
more#energy-costs
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Broadcom chip supercharges Ethernet switches to 102.4 Tb/s

Broadcom's Tomahawk 6 chip can process 102.4 terabits per second, making it ideal for AI data center bandwidth needs.
Tech industry
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

Private cloud still matters-but it doesn't matter most

Public clouds are crucial for innovation, while private clouds persist due to practical business considerations.
Data science
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Giant data centers are taking over the U.S. and angering local residents

The proposed data center in rural West Virginia highlights the tension between emerging tech needs and traditional local economies.
fromAol
1 week ago

German landlord Aroundtown looks to convert offices into data centres

In five years time, let's hope we have some data centres in our portfolio. It's a different asset class for us ... We need to build up the IT know-how for the setup.
London startup
#ai-infrastructure
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Microsoft's Huge Plans for Mass AI Data Centers Now Rapidly Falling Apart

Microsoft halts data center projects in Ohio, signaling caution in AI infrastructure investment amid concerns over demand and potential market saturation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco | TechCrunch

OpenAI is developing a 5-gigawatt AI data center in Abu Dhabi, making it a major player in global AI infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

$200 billion to build a data center? Soaring AI demands mean costs could skyrocket within a few years

Surging AI infrastructure costs could reach $200 billion, with most investments being private.
AI supercomputers are rapidly evolving due to enhancements in chip technology.
While performance is increasing, costs and power requirements are also surging.
Future AI supercomputers may require decentralized training to manage power limitations.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Microsoft's Huge Plans for Mass AI Data Centers Now Rapidly Falling Apart

Microsoft halts data center projects in Ohio, signaling caution in AI infrastructure investment amid concerns over demand and potential market saturation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco | TechCrunch

OpenAI is developing a 5-gigawatt AI data center in Abu Dhabi, making it a major player in global AI infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Massive Stargate UAE project to launch in 2026 with partners Nvidia, OpenAI, Oracle

The Stargate UAE project will establish the largest AI data centers outside the US by 2026, involving significant international collaboration.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

$200 billion to build a data center? Soaring AI demands mean costs could skyrocket within a few years

Surging AI infrastructure costs could reach $200 billion, with most investments being private.
AI supercomputers are rapidly evolving due to enhancements in chip technology.
While performance is increasing, costs and power requirements are also surging.
Future AI supercomputers may require decentralized training to manage power limitations.
more#ai-infrastructure
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Pulsant targets partner diversity with new IaaS solution

Partner Cloud brings financial benefits to partners thanks to 'transparent, predictable pricing' alongside a pledge of no unexpected costs, microcharges, egress, or change fees.
European startups
#investment
more#investment
#google
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Google is Building Three New Nuclear Plants for Its Extremely Power-Hungry AI

AI technologies significantly increase energy demands, impacting data center consumption.
Google's investment in nuclear power aims to meet energy needs for AI growth.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Google inks another massive solar power deal to electrify its data centers | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Google is Building Three New Nuclear Plants for Its Extremely Power-Hungry AI

AI technologies significantly increase energy demands, impacting data center consumption.
Google's investment in nuclear power aims to meet energy needs for AI growth.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Google inks another massive solar power deal to electrify its data centers | TechCrunch

more#google
#environmental-impact
more#environmental-impact
#renewable-energy
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

IEA: Fears That AI Will Accelerate Climate Change "Appear Overstated"

AI's potential climate benefits may outweigh concerns about its energy consumption.
The IEA emphasizes a balanced view of AI's role in climate change.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

IEA: Fears That AI Will Accelerate Climate Change "Appear Overstated"

AI's potential climate benefits may outweigh concerns about its energy consumption.
The IEA emphasizes a balanced view of AI's role in climate change.
more#renewable-energy
#microsoft
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft's ambitious plan: 40% more EU data center capacity

Microsoft is expanding its data center capacity in Europe by 40% over two years, demonstrating a commitment to the region amidst US-EU tensions.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft invests heavily in Europe due to Trump

Microsoft commits to maintaining service continuity in Europe despite external pressures through legal protections and expanded infrastructure.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Microsoft expects some AI capacity constraints this quarter | TechCrunch

Microsoft may face AI service disruptions due to high demand and insufficient data center capacity.
The company is committed to investing heavily in data centers despite recent cancellations.
Privacy professionals
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

April rundown: MITRE frights and Microsoft launches Recall (again)

April tech news highlights cybersecurity concerns and significant decisions by major companies impacting the data center landscape.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft's ambitious plan: 40% more EU data center capacity

Microsoft is expanding its data center capacity in Europe by 40% over two years, demonstrating a commitment to the region amidst US-EU tensions.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft invests heavily in Europe due to Trump

Microsoft commits to maintaining service continuity in Europe despite external pressures through legal protections and expanded infrastructure.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Microsoft expects some AI capacity constraints this quarter | TechCrunch

Microsoft may face AI service disruptions due to high demand and insufficient data center capacity.
The company is committed to investing heavily in data centers despite recent cancellations.
Privacy professionals
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

April rundown: MITRE frights and Microsoft launches Recall (again)

April tech news highlights cybersecurity concerns and significant decisions by major companies impacting the data center landscape.
more#microsoft
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) Bull, Base, & Bear Price Prediction and Forecast (May 1)

Nvidia's future stock performance hinges on AI market dominance and data center growth despite current bearish trends.
Women in technology
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Why veterans can excel in data centers - and could help the IT sector address its skill shortages

Veterans' military experience equips them with valuable skills for IT roles, especially under high-pressure conditions.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

A Data Center Middle-Mile Solution Could Also Serve Rural Broadband Providers

In order to reduce the latency for AI, this type of equipment for networks dedicated to facilitating this interconnection is essential, and it's being required.
European startups
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why Tax Breaks for Data Centers Could Backfire on States

Tax breaks for data centers raise questions about their true economic impact and cost to states.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An Amazon exec has hit back at claims it's pausing some data center lease talks

Miller mentioned AWS has learned to 'consider multiple options in parallel' regarding data center capacity, reflecting routine capacity management amid strong demand.
Tech industry
#northc
more#northc
Tech industry
fromstateline.org
1 month ago

Lawmakers fear AI data centers will drive up residents' power bills

America's demand for electricity is increasing sharply, particularly due to data centers and AI.
Concerns arise over the impact of new data centers on utility bills for residents.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He's Too Late

Utilities are reconsidering coal plant retirements due to rising demand from data centers, but long-term viability remains questionable.
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