16 h. ago Google’s answer to the AI arms race — promote the guy behind its data center tech

Amin Vahdat has been promoted to chief technologist for AI infrastructure, a newly created position reporting directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.

Technology

21 h. ago Minnesota: 'Nearly Every' Somali Household with Children Is on Welfare

More than 8-in-10 households headed by Somali refugees in the state of Minnesota are on one or more forms of American taxpayer-funded welfare, new data published by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals. The post Minnesota: ‘Nearly Every’ Somali Household with Children Is on Welfare appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

25 h. ago Microsoft Invests $17.5 Billion in India as It Lays Off Americans, Imports H

Microsoft has announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India over the next four years, focusing on the country's rapidly growing data center market. Meanwhile in the United States, the software giant is laying off Americans, importing H-1B visa workers, and cozying up to the Chinese government. The post Microsoft Invests $17.5 Billion in India as It Lays Off Americans, Imports H-1B Visa Workers appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

41 h. ago Coreweave CEO defends AI circular deals as ‘working together’

The CEO of the AI data center provider, which has Nvidia as an investor and a supplier, described the environment as a "violent change" in demand.

Society

56 h. ago Environmental groups call for a moratorium on data center construction

An environmental group is leading a call for Congress to place a moratorium on the construction of new data centers used to power artificial intelligence.

Politics

61 h. ago Port Washington data center; concerns over arrests at city meeting

Port Washington data center; concerns over arrests at city meeting  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Events

69 h. ago Environmental groups call for halt to new data center construction

More than 230 organizations signed a public letter urging members of Congress to take action.

Politics

3 d. ago United States Data Center Construction Market 2031 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities

United States Data Center Construction Market 2031 | Growth Drivers, Key Players & Investment Opportunities  openPR.com

Politics

4 d. ago A Data Center Wrapped in a Mystery Comes to the New Mexican Desert

As wealthier areas are pushing back against huge A.I. data centers, speculators are pitching places like Doña Ana County, N.M., on their vision. Local officials are eager for a deal — even if they don’t quite know the terms.

Politics

6 d. ago Reservoir thermal energy storage offers efficient cooling for data centers

The rise of artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, and data processing is driving a steady increase in global data center electricity consumption. While running computer servers accounts for the largest share of data center energy use, cooling systems come in second—but a new study by researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly known as NREL, offers a potential solution to reduce peak energy consumption.

Politics

6 d. ago Three arrested at data center hearing in Port Washington, Wisconsin

Three arrested at data center hearing in Port Washington, Wisconsin  Data Center Dynamics

Events

6 d. ago Meta is building a massive data center. Why it's fueling fears of an AI bubble

In a rural pocket of northeastern Louisiana, Meta is building a $30 billion data center called Hyperion. The project highlights an opaque system of financing that's fueling fears of an AI bubble.

Politics

6 d. ago McGovern, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Halt Dangerous Global Nuclear Arms Race

McGovern, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Halt Dangerous Global Nuclear Arms Race  U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (.gov)

Events

7 d. ago Port Washington council meeting erupts over data center project; three people arrested

Port Washington council meeting erupts over data center project; three people arrested  TMJ4 News

Events

7 d. ago Port Washington police arrest 3 after data center meeting 'disturbance'

Port Washington police arrest 3 after data center meeting 'disturbance'  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Events

7 d. ago Port Washington data center meeting, 3 arrested after 'disturbance'

Port Washington data center meeting, 3 arrested after 'disturbance'  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Events

7 d. ago Port Washington data center; 3 arrested after 'disturbance' at meeting

Port Washington data center; 3 arrested after 'disturbance' at meeting  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Events

7 d. ago Port Washington council meeting erupts over data center project

Port Washington council meeting erupts over data center project  WISN

Politics

7 d. ago Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?

Google recently unveiled Project Suncatcher, a research "moonshot" aiming to build a data center in space. The tech giant plans to use a constellation of solar-powered satellites which would run on its own TPU chips and transmit data to one another via lasers.

Technology

7 d. ago News | Amazon buys property in Los Angeles as it broadens US data center strategy

News | Amazon buys property in Los Angeles as it broadens US data center strategy  CoStar

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