14 h. ago The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries.

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31 h. ago Nolte: State’s Massive AI Data Centers Explode the Cost of Everyone’s Electric Bills

In the states of Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois, everyday citizens are watching their electric bills explode due to the explosion of demand for electricity that comes with massive data centers. The post Nolte: State’s Massive AI Data Centers Explode the Cost of Everyone’s Electric Bills appeared first on Breitbart.

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32 h. ago We’re Building AI Data Centers in the Wrong Spots — These States Make More Sense

We’re Building AI Data Centers in the Wrong Spots — These States Make More Sense  Built In

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32 h. ago Smarter AI processing for cleaner air: A blueprint to cut pollution and prolong server life

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and widespread, so does the environmental cost of running it. Behind every chatbot, image generator, and television streaming recommendation are massive banks of millions of computers housed in an increasing number of data centers that consume staggering amounts of electricity and water to keep their machines cool. Most of that electricity is still produced by fossil fuel-burning power plants, which contribute directly to air pollution and climate change.

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48 h. ago Port Washington data center, effort to save buildings in project site

Port Washington data center, effort to save buildings in project site  FOX6 News Milwaukee

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50 h. ago Data centers' insatiable demand for electricity is changing the entire energy sector, say researchers

When the first large language models were unleashed, it triggered a headache for authorities around the world as they tried to figure out how to satisfy data centers' endless demand for electricity.

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62 h. ago Family Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy

Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them.

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3 d. ago Report: Quincy at Center of Debate Over Washington’s Data Centers' Clean Energy Future

Report: Quincy at Center of Debate Over Washington’s Data Centers' Clean Energy Future  Source ONE News

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3 d. ago Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk

Nvidia's earnings were dominated by its data center business.

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3 d. ago Nolte: Democrats Take Massive Midterm Lead in (Outlier) Marist Poll

With a little less than a year to go before the 2026 midterm elections, a Marist Poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by a massive +14 points in the generic ballot. The post Nolte: Democrats Take Massive Midterm Lead in (Outlier) Marist Poll appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

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3 d. ago Germany hopes new data center can help bring 'digital sovereignty'

A new mega data center is slated to rise in a rural stretch of eastern Germany in what backers hope is a starting point for a European AI sector that can compete with the United States and China.

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3 d. ago Trump Administration Gives Three Mile Island Nuclear Project $1 Billion Loan

The Pennsylvania site, shorthand for the dangers of nuclear power after a 1979 meltdown, is set for revival under a deal to power Microsoft data centers.

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3 d. ago Port Washington data center; residents pack meeting to protest tax district

Port Washington data center; residents pack meeting to protest tax district  FOX6 News Milwaukee

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3 d. ago Port Washington approves data center TIF as residents continue to raise red flags

Port Washington approves data center TIF as residents continue to raise red flags  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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4 d. ago AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multibillion

Lambda's new raise was a solid beat over the amount that deal-watchers say it was hoping to hit.

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5 d. ago Amazon to shutter Sterling distribution center, laying off nearly 250. But some workers will transfer to data centers.

Amazon to shutter Sterling distribution center, laying off nearly 250. But some workers will transfer to data centers.  The Business Journals

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5 d. ago Google Announces $40 Billion Investment in Texas for 3 AI Data Centers

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, joined by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), has announced a massive $40 billion investment in the state, which includes the construction of three new data centers in West Texas and the Panhandle. The post Google Announces $40 Billion Investment in Texas for 3 AI Data Centers appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago U.S. Data Centers Could Consume as Much Water as 10 Million Americans by Decade's End

U.S. Data Centers Could Consume as Much Water as 10 Million Americans by Decade's End  Yale E360

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6 d. ago How much of the AI data center boom will be powered by renewable energy?

According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, the world will spend $580 billion on data centers this year — $40 billion more than will be spent finding new oil supplies.

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