Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid

Tech giants are in a heated race to build data centers and dominate the AI landscape. But America might not be ready for the energy demand.
The Hill

Cities starting to push back against data centers: Study

At least 16 data center projects, worth a combined $64 billion, have been blocked or delayed as local opposition mounts to the developments, according to a new study. Research collected by Data Center ...
The American Prospect

Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge

Loudoun County, Virginia, is a data center hub, with sprawling facilities such as this Ashburn, Virginia, location, seen in July 2023. Credit: Ted Shaffrey/AP Photo The major artificial intelligence ...
The Indianapolis Star

What is a data center? Everything Hoosiers need to know about AI data centers

Data centers have been a big topic over the past few years, especially in Indiana. There's been a push for more data centers in the Midwest, specifically AI data centers. We've seen several move ...
WKAR

Why a global data center company is eyeing Michigan — and why it chose Lansing first

A British company wants to build its first U.S. data center in Lansing, leaving many residents asking a simple question: why here? The question is part of WKAR’s week-long series exploring data ...
WKAR

Your guide to Michigan’s data center boom — and the growing backlash

Data centers are sparking controversy in communities across Michigan. This photo was taken on a street in Ypsilanti Township. Data centers are making headlines across the country and Michigan is no ...
Bloomberg L.P.

The New Billionaires Behind the AI Data Center Boom

For nearly as long as modern computing has been around, so have the boxy, unassuming data centers that host servers and networking equipment. But the vast capacity needed for the artificial ...
The Scranton Times-Tribune

Will data center demands strain Archbald power, water, wildlife?

ARCHBALD — Staback Park offers a sweeping view of the borough’s northern tier. Fields of brush and wetlands thicken into dense woods that insulate the park from all but a glint of lights from Business ...
The Financial Express

2 ‘power giants’ riding the $30 billion Google-Microsoft data center boom

India's data center capacity is set to reach 8GW by 2030, driven by a $30 billion capex cycle, with backup power emerging as ...
WPBF

Controversial AI data center project to be discussed by Palm Beach County Commissioners

HAPPENING TOMORROW PLANS TO BUILD A CONTROVERSIAL 200 ACRE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA CENTER OFF SOUTHERN BOULEVARD AND THE TWENTYMILE BEND NEAR LOXAHATCHEE WILL GO BEFORE PALM BEACH COUNTY ...
Bloomberg L.P.

AI Data Center Gold Rush Driven by Thousands of Newcomers

In the golden hills of Puglia, a southern region of Italy known today for its olive trees, white cliffs and turquoise mediterranean coves, Lorenzo Avello has artificial intelligence on his mind.