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AtkinsRalis' nuclear tech push in the US could revolutionize energy supply for AI, enhancing sustainability and efficiency in data centers. The post AtkinsRéalis seeks US approval for nuclear tech to support AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
FuelCell Energy's deal with Fit Energy highlights the growing demand for reliable, continuous power solutions in the data center industry. The post FuelCell Energy signs 380 MW deal with Fit Energy to power data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The potential $30B transaction could redefine APAC data center valuations, highlighting the region's growing strategic importance in AI infrastructure. The post AI Infrastructure Partnership and Brookfield bid for Stack Infrastructure’s Asia-Pacific data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Balancing innovation and security, the Pentagon's push for fewer restrictions on AI data centers could redefine military tech partnerships. The post Pentagon presses Congress for fewer restrictions on data centers and AI at military bases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
How decentralized infrastructure is emerging as the missing layer of the AI economy. Billions are pouring into GPUs, data centers, and massive cloud infrastructure. Global AI infrastructure spending hit a whopping $318 billion in 2025. The result is that AI models are growing exponentially more powerful, and rightfully so as
Chevron's direct power supply to Microsoft's AI centers highlights fossil fuels' enduring role in tech growth, impacting energy transition dynamics. The post Chevron partners with Microsoft for 20-year power production deal to fuel AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
More than 4,000 data centers now operate in the U.S., according to one estimate, with an additional 3,000 planned or under construction.
Big Tech is throwing big money into data center buildouts. As national opposition to the facilities grows, some workers are beginning to question whether it’s worth it.
The rapid expansion of off-grid gas plants for data centers risks exacerbating air pollution and environmental justice issues nationwide. The post Dozens of off-grid gas plants built for data centers raise air quality concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Data centers may help reduce electricity costs by spreading fixed utility expenses, but future scalability of this benefit remains uncertain. The post New study finds data centers lower electricity costs in US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The race to build data centers in space is gaining momentum as AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power. Orbital facilities could tap into abundant solar energy and avoid many of the environmental challenges faced on Earth. Yet space remains a harsh and expensive place to operate, with major hurdles including cooling, maintenance, radiation exposure, and orbital debris.
Texas' new framework for data center power demands could reshape energy allocation, impacting infrastructure costs and investment strategies. The post Texas regulators approve framework for managing data centers’ power demands appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.
At a recent City Council meeting, one councilwoman called for a moratorium on data centers. During the same meeting, the mayor pro tem warned against demonizing AI as officials weigh regulations.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed grid managers to make changes that protect individuals from higher electricity bills while giving data centers access to power faster.
AWS is in talks to sell its chips to other data centers. CEO Andy Jassy has said this represents a $50 billion opportunity for the company.
FERC told grid operators to give data centers a fast lane for interconnections, but it failed to address electricity supply shortages.
IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers.
The software engineers filed a complaint with Seattle’s civil rights office accusing Amazon of illegally retaliating against them for expressing their personal
When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking that law by retaliating against them. On June 10th - one week after the hearing, and one day after the City Council passed a milestone moratorium on data centers - Patrick Schloesser, Darius Irani, and Liesl Wigand were each called into an impromptu meeting with Amazon's "Employee Relations." HR representatives told the employees that the company was investigating them … Read the full story at The Verge.
