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Data centers become the new front line of war
Iran, Russia and Ukraine have begun targeting computing facilities that power AI, banks and hospitals, forcing tech companies to rethink where they build.
TIME · 2m
Ohio’s Data Center Backlash
Ohioans fight Amazon’s 1.3-gigawatt data center with local bans and a 2027 ballot measure.
Mother Jones · 2m
Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker clash on data centers, credentials
Texas agriculture commissioner race pits Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker against each other over data centers and farm policies.
Texastribune · 1m
Zelensky's frustration over Starlink cuts
Ukrainians strike Russian refineries without Starlink as Zelensky warns of escalation.
EUobserver · 1m
Japan's Kioxia Market Value Drops
Japan's Kioxia loses two-thirds of peak market value as Chinese chip rivals rise.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
The internet isn't dead. It's even worse
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian data centers reveal internet's growing bot traffic and disinformation crisis.
Salon · 1m
SK Hynix Stock Plunges 58% from Peak
SK Hynix stock drops 58% from summer peak as AI boom slows.
mint · 1m
Bot test: Did a strike on a Russian data center throttle internet activity this weekend?
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers sparked claims of reduced social media bots but experts say the evidence is misleading.
Straight Arrow · 1m
AI Bubble Risks
AI spending creates a bubble like past industrial projects, risking tech giants' finances.
Kiplinger · 1m
Data Centers Threaten Climate Goals in Texas and New Mexico
Texas and New Mexico data centers could undermine climate targets as emissions rise.
Texastribune · 2m
Voters near data centers flip to Democrats
Residents near data centers increasingly vote Democratic as opposition grows.
Mother Jones · 1m
Texas Data Centers Face Water Reporting Crackdown
Texas officials push water reporting for data centers despite weak penalties and low compliance.
Texastribune · 2m
Fink warns data center halt could trigger recession
BlackRock's CEO says a moratorium on data center construction would damage the economy, citing massive AI infrastructure investment.
CNBC · 1m
Cerebras CEO Feldman on AI Balance
Cerebras CEO urges AI industry to balance risks and benefits without ignoring potential health advances.
TokenPost · 1m
The Global AI Bust
AI boom may collapse as markets overinvest in the technology.
Foreign Affairs · 2m
Ossoff and Collins clash over data centers and inflation
Georgia's Senate candidates traded personal attacks and disputed claims about tax breaks, military funding and the causes of inflation in their first debate.
PolitiFact · 3m
US Public Opposes Data Centers
Most Americans reject local data centers despite economic benefits.
The Conversation · 1m
Yandex outage probably didn't kill Russian bots
Ukrainian drone strikes took Russian data centers offline, but the bot traffic decline isn't what people think it is.
The Verge · 1m
IMF Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.1% on AI Investment
IMF boosts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as AI investment offsets Middle East war damage.
TokenPost · 1m
Microsoft's Maia Chips Power AI Data Centers
Microsoft rolls out Maia 300 chips to power AI services with 40% more tokens per megawatt than Nvidia GPUs.
Seattletimes · 1m
Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centers
Ukraine's drone strikes on Yandex data centers cut Russian bot traffic by 99%.
Mashable · 1m
Nvidia stops RTX 5090 production for AI focus
Nvidia reportedly halting RTX 5090 production to prioritize AI graphics cards.
Dexerto · 1m
Trump Data Centers Spark Local Outrage
Data centers threaten water, power, and land as Trump pushes AI boom ahead of midterms.
Foreign Policy · 1m
BlackRock's AES Buyout Faces FERC Pushback
BlackRock's $33.4B AES buyout faces lawmaker pushback at FERC over ratepayer impact.
Dealroom · 1m
Nvidia Secures $500B AI Infrastructure Deal
Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to fund $500B AI infrastructure.
Dealroom · 1m
Petra Power's fuel cells target data centers and defense
A startup founded in 2017 is pitching solid oxide fuel cells as a more efficient power source for AI data centers and military vehicles.
TechCrunch · 1m
Can This Pediatrician Flip a South Carolina Senate Seat?
Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician running for South Carolina Senate, aims to flip a seat with Darline Graham, Lindsay Graham's sister.
Rolling Stone · 2m
Yandex Bot Traffic Drops After Ukraine Strikes
Ukraine drone strikes cut Yandex's bot traffic to 0.4% of its two-week peak.
RuntimeWire · 1m
SWI Group Raises €800M for AI Expansion
SWI Group secures €800m investment to scale AI infrastructure across Europe and US.
RuntimeWire · 1m
Why I'm staying invested despite the headwinds
Jim Cramer explains why he keeps buying the S&P 500 index fund even as geopolitical tensions, earnings concerns and data center bans cloud the market outlook.
CNBC · 2m
Graham and Andrews clash in South Carolina Senate debate
Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger spar over Trump, Iran war, gas prices and AI data centers three months after Lindsey Graham's death.
NBC News · 3m
Deep Fission Pipeline Upside
Deep Fission's 18.5 GW pipeline could boost shares to $8.50, $10 if execution succeeds.
Seekingalpha · 1m
Google Data Centers Worldwide
Google operates data centers across 30 countries to power the internet.
Google Data Centers · 1m
AI Bubble Burst Risk
Bloomberg analyst warns AI investment bubble could burst in 2027 or 2028.
Futurism · 1m
India’s Techade Drive: Five Key Moves
India commits billions to semiconductors, AI and electronics to become global tech leader.
Malay Mail · 1m
AI industry drops NDAs to win over data center critics
Amazon and Microsoft stop using nondisclosure agreements in local government negotiations, hoping transparency will ease community resistance to new data centers.
TechCrunch · 2m
Data centers become midterm battleground
Candidates across the US are attacking opponents over data center support as the issue gains traction in tight races.
WIRED · 2m
Hong stays in the fight for Wisconsin
After losing the Democratic primary for governor, Francesca Hong is campaigning to help Democrats win control of the state legislature and governor's office.
Vox · 3m
Ukraine strikes Yandex data centers in tit-for-tat attack
Ukrainian drones knocked out two of Yandex's five data centers, disrupting Russia's largest tech company and its AI services in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Ars Technica · 1m
Data centers store heat underground for winter
Data centers use ground to store summer heat for winter use.
The Conversation · 1m
Optics Stocks Rally on Sold-Out Capacity
Optics stocks surge 7.3% as sold-out optical capacity extends through early 2029.
Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered · 1m
North Dakota House Challengers Push for Change
Three North Dakota U.S. House challengers debate priorities amid Republican incumbent's withdrawal.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Data Center Dave haunts the midterms
Voters across America hate data centers. Both parties are weaponising the backlash, but it may not swing many races.
Vox · 2m
Maryland Residents Oppose Data Centers
Most Marylanders reject new data centers as economic and environmental concerns grow.
The Banner · 1m
States Act to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
States implement rules to prevent data centers from inflating home electricity bills.
Newsweek · 1m
Utilities Request Record Rate Hikes
Utility companies seek $23 billion in rate hikes across 28 states.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Google Amazon Meta Apple Power India Renewables
Tech giants boost India's renewable energy demand as data centers expand.
The Economic Times · 1m
Midterms Races to Watch
Silicon Valley funding, AI regulation, and election denial shape key 2024 races.
WIRED · 2m
Nvidia-backed Firmus Grid IPO Faces AI Investment Jitters
Nvidia-backed Firmus Grid's $5.5 billion IPO faces uncertainty as investors worry about AI infrastructure costs.
Pymnts · 1m
Middle Powers Gain AI Leverage
U.S. allies can secure AI access by hosting data centers.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Finland Orders Google to Suspend Data Centers
Finland demands Google halt data center projects after contractors clear protected forests without permits.
Futurism · 1m
Data Centers Spark Bipartisan Backlash
Data centers now face bipartisan opposition as voters reject AI-driven infrastructure projects.
Mother Jones · 2m
SF Passes Data Center Moratorium
San Francisco's supervisors approve 45-day pause on new AI data centers to address water and energy concerns.
Sfgate · 1m
Data Centers Transform Rural Communities
Amazon's $10 billion data center project in Mississippi creates jobs but raises environmental concerns.
Valleynewslive · 1m
VoltaGrid Completes $775 Million Investment
VoltaGrid closes $775M primary equity deal with Blackstone and Halliburton, upsizing secondary investment to $800M.
Financialpost · 1m
Feds Target AI Critics As Foreign Agents
Trump admin labels AI opponents as foreign agents to crack down on dissent.
Kenklippenstein · 1m
Nscale seeks $35bn valuation with Nvidia's backing
The Nvidia-backed data center company filed for a New York IPO while posting massive losses and relying heavily on its biggest supplier for funding.
Fortune · 4m
Energy Department bets $2 billion on aging grid
The Trump administration is funding 31 projects across 26 states to squeeze more power from existing infrastructure as AI data centers strain the nation's electricity supply.
Fortune · 1m
Brian May Cuts Queen Tour Plans Due to AI Concerns
Brian May says Queen won't tour again after AI risks threaten creative control.
Stereogum · 1m
Singapore Hub Battles Typhoon Alerts
Singapore data center team fights typhoon warnings, overheating servers and false alarms to keep AI alive.
Malay Mail · 1m