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technology4 days ago•3 min saved

Altman argues AI's energy use mirrors human learning, urges rapid move to renewables

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended AI’s power usage by comparing it to the energy needed to raise a human, while urging a swift switch to nuclear and renewable power. The discussion comes amid rising concerns over datacenter electricity and water use, with IEA data showing growing datacenter energy demand and critics warning of climate and water security risks as datacenter expansion continues. Altman's remarks drew online backlash from skeptics who questioned the net societal benefits of the technology.

via The Guardian|

#ai #datacenters #energy

technology5 days ago•15 min saved

AI’s rapid march prompts caution and oversight, says Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned in New Delhi that artificial general intelligence could arrive sooner than many expect and that the world is not prepared. He says progress is accelerating, with OpenAI aiming to build an intern-level AI research tool by September 2026 and a fully automated AI researcher by March 2028. A quicker pace could boost demand for data centers, chips, and cloud tools from companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet, while also flagging potential job losses and calling for global oversight to prevent over-centralization of AI technology.

via TipRanks|

#agi #ai #datacenters

technology9 days ago•2 min saved

Illinois weighs two-year freeze on datacenter tax credits amid AI boom

Illinois Gov. Pritzker proposes a two-year pause on new datacenter tax credits and asks PJM to require developers to cover capacity costs, arguing the move protects consumer affordability amid rising AI-driven demand.

via The Guardian|

#ai #datacenters #energy

technology9 days ago•24 min saved

Meta and NVIDIA Forge Multi-Year AI Infrastructure Pact

Meta and NVIDIA announced a long-term strategic partnership to build scalable AI infrastructure across Meta’s data centers, accelerating AI training and inference with NVIDIA’s platforms, and jointly developing hardware and software to underpin Meta’s AI and metaverse initiatives.

via Meta Store|

#ai #datacenters #infrastructure

technology23 days ago•17 min saved

Musk's orbital data centers: solar-powered dream vs. real-world hurdles

Elon Musk has proposed placing data centers in space powered by solar energy, but experts doubt the feasibility due to immense costs, latency challenges, reliability concerns, orbital debris risks, and uncertain return on investment. The article notes significant skepticism about whether such a system could ever be practical or scalable.

via AP News|

#datacenters #elonmusk #solarpower

us-politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Datacenters as a Bipartisan Frustration, Yet Policy Stalls

Datacenters have become a rare cross‑partisan flashpoint in the US, provoking broad local opposition while federal and state lawmakers struggle to counter industry-backed subsidies; Michigan’s stalled repeal of tax credits contrasts with ongoing, low-job, high-cost projects and a web of influence from tech, fossil fuels, and unions, illustrating how money and inertia impede decisive policy.

via The Guardian|

#bigtech #datacenters #energy

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Meta taps Dina Powell McCormick to guide next growth phase as president and vice chair

Meta named Dina Powell McCormick its president and vice chair, leveraging her Goldman Sachs and government experience to help guide strategy and execution as the company accelerates AI infrastructure efforts and global partnerships, including government collaboration to expand Meta’s datacenter footprint.

via CNBC|

#aiinfrastructure #datacenters #dinapowellmccormick

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

The Rising Impact of AI Data Centers on Energy and Community

Researchers at Epoch AI are using open-source intelligence, including satellite imagery and legal documents, to map and analyze the growth of datacenters across the US, highlighting their costs, power usage, and ownership, with a focus on the expansion driven by AI industry demands.

via 404 Media|

#ai #datacenters #epoch-ai

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Top Tech and AI Trends to Watch in 2026

In 2026, global expansion of datacenters driven by major tech investments, the widespread deployment of self-driving cars in major cities, AI finding new niches at work, innovative consumer tech with new form factors, and the continued wealth growth of tech billionaires are expected to be key trends shaping the tech landscape.

via The Guardian|

#ai #billionaires #consumer-tech

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Anthropic commits $50 billion to US AI data center development

Anthropic plans to invest $50 billion in building AI data centers across the US by 2026, working with Fluidstack to develop sites in Texas and New York, creating 800 jobs, and aiming to support its AI chatbot Claude and maintain US AI leadership.

via The Verge|

#ai #aiinvestment #anthropic

environment4 months ago•3 min saved

The Environmental and Energy Impact of the Growing Data Center Boom

The rapid expansion of datacenters in the US to support AI growth is raising environmental concerns, including increased energy consumption, water use, and reliance on fossil fuels, which could significantly impact the climate and lead to higher electricity bills for households. The trend also has political implications, with debates over energy sources and regulation.

via The Guardian|

#ai #climate-impact #datacenters

energy4 months ago•7 min saved

The Growing Power Demands of Data Centers and AI Technologies

The article explores whether the current surge in datacenter investment driven by AI is a bubble, drawing parallels to historical infrastructure booms like railroads and fiber optics. It discusses potential outcomes, including the possibility of unused infrastructure ('dark datacenters') if AI demand falters, and highlights the potential for these investments to lead to new power generation capacity, especially in renewable energy. The piece emphasizes that while some infrastructure may become obsolete, the investments could still benefit the energy sector, particularly if they spur advancements in power generation technology.

via Energy Institute Blog|

#ai #bubble #datacenters

environment4 months ago•6 min saved

Environmental Concerns Mount Over Data Center Pollution Amid AI Expansion

Public health advocates are raising concerns about Pfas 'forever chemicals' pollution from datacenters, which are expanding due to the AI industry. These chemicals, used in cooling systems and electronic equipment, pose serious health risks and environmental hazards, yet testing and regulation are lacking. The industry claims minimal pollution, but experts warn of long-term impacts and increased environmental contamination, prompting calls for stricter reporting and regulation.

via The Guardian|

#ai-boom #chemical-regulation #datacenters

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Expand Stargate Data Centers Amid Growth Concerns

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are expanding the Stargate AI project with five new data centers across the US, aiming to reach nearly 7 gigawatts of capacity and over $400 billion in investment, creating 25,000 jobs and supporting advanced AI infrastructure development.

via Barron's|

#ai #datacenters #openai

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Launch $500B Stargate Expansion with Five New AI Data Centers

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are planning five new AI data centers in the US as part of the $500 billion Stargate project, aiming to increase data center capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts and create 25,000 jobs, with a focus on powering advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT.

via Reuters|

#ai #datacenters #investment