EconomyTechnology
China's Computing-Power-Electricity Synergy Push
China advances computing-power and electricity synergy, deploying liquid-cooled data containers and green energy integration to power its digital economy.
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TechnologyPolitics
Left and Right Unite Against AI Data Centers in Rare Accord
Bipartisan opposition to AI data centers is sweeping the US, uniting farmers and environmentalists across party lines over water and land concerns.
—8 min read
Technology
China's Computing Power Industry Shows Green Progress
New report shows China's computing power industry making initial green transformation progress across the value chain, from efficiency to infrastructure.
—4 min read
TechnologyEnvironment
China's Green Computing Transformation Shows Early Gains
New report shows China's computing power industry is making early gains in green transformation, with advances in energy efficiency and sustainability.
—6 min read
TechnologyEconomy
Labor Shortage Chokes AI Data Center Construction
US faces 58,000-worker fiber-optic shortfall and 340,000 unfilled data center positions as skilled trades labor shortage stalls AI infrastructure buildout.
—6 min read
Tech
OpenAI's Luxury Influencer Trip Draws Online Backlash
OpenAI's luxury influencer brand trip drew backlash, with critics calling it 'dystopian' and accusing the AI firm of greenwashing.
—6 min read
Technology
AI Chip Numbers Double Every Nine Months in Record Boom
AI chip numbers double every nine months, projected to reach 200 million by 2028, fueling a data center boom and global concerns.
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TechnologyBusiness
The Hidden Builders of America's AI Data Center Boom
Private developers driving America's AI data center boom face a nationwide backlash from communities and regulators over environmental concerns.
—6 min read
TechnologyEnvironment
New York Imposes First Statewide Data Center Moratorium
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on large data centers, citing energy grid strain and climate risks.
—5 min read
EconomyEnergy
Virginia County Urges Power Saving in Data Center Rate Hike
Henrico County, Virginia faces a 25% electricity rate increase driven by surging data center energy demand, forcing budget cuts and conservation pleas.
—4 min read
TechnologyEnergy
Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home Turn Homes Into AI Power Plant
Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home partner to deliver 16+ GW of home energy capacity to AI data centers, turning homes into a virtual power plant.
—6 min read
Science & TechnologyEconomy
China's AI Boom Rewires Power Grid, Pushes Hubs to Deserts
China's AI boom is reshaping its power grid as data center energy demand surges, driving virtual power plants and pushing hubs to desert regions.
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TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Rewires Grid, Drives Data Centers to Deserts
China's AI boom is reshaping its power grid, driving data centers to deserts and sparking a $295 billion national computing grid.
—6 min read
TechnologyEconomy
O'Leary Warns US Data Center Delays Hand AI Edge to China
Kevin O'Leary warns China will dominate AI if US keeps stalling data center production, sparking debate over national security and competitiveness.
—5 min read
TechnologyEnvironment
The Cloud Has Sound: AI Data Centers and the Noise Crisis
AI data centers are generating noise pollution up to 96 decibels, sparking lawsuits, moratoriums, and community backlash across the U.S.
—5 min read
EnvironmentTechnology
Homesteading Mother vs. Big Tech Over Montana Data Center
A mother of six leads a grassroots fight against a massive AI data center in rural Montana, highlighting tensions between Big Tech and rural communities.
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EconomyEnergy
Summer Electric Bills Sizzle as Cost of Cooling Climbs
Americans face soaring summer electric bills as rising temperatures and higher energy prices drive cooling costs up 8.5%, straining household budgets.
—5 min read
TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Strains Power Grid as Data Centers Surge
China's AI expansion is straining the power grid as data center electricity demand surges. Experts warn of a construction pace mismatch and grid risks.
—4 min read