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Oracle is increasing its 2026 restructuring plan by an additional $700 million, involving job cuts while simultaneously investing heavily in AI data centers and

Oracle has increased its estimated restructuring costs for 2026 by $700 million to $2.8 billion, primarily for severance, as it faces financial pressure from it

Oracle is proposing a 2-gigawatt renewable energy investment in New Mexico to address local opposition to its Project Jupiter data center, which is being built

Former E.P.A. officials warn that air pollution from gas-fired power plants supporting data centers is projected to add at least $20 billion in annual healthcar

A new report by Verdant warns that AI data centers are unlikely to create as many jobs as promised, estimating significantly lower permanent operational jobs in

Wyoming, often considered America's reddest state, is positioning itself to attract billions in data center investments for the AI industry, as other states bec

US officials are facing intense pressure and threats from local communities due to the expansion of AI data centers, which are driving up rural land prices and

The expanding market for AI data centers and associated renewable energy is creating a significant new insurance market, estimated to be worth $200 billion by 2

Several US states, including Ohio, Virginia, Georgia, and Texas, are facing significant revenue losses due to tax exemptions granted to AI data centers, with Oh

OpenAI is reportedly exploring Argentina's Patagonia region for a 500MW Stargate AI data center, attracted by low temperatures and potential for green energy, d

Qualcomm and AWS have announced a multi-generational partnership worth over $4 billion to develop custom AI silicon and high-speed optical networking for AWS da

A 2026 national poll indicates that 69% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers near their communities, with public support sharply declining si

South Korea is reportedly considering a $22.3 billion investment in a 6.3 GW gas power plant in Encinal, Texas, to power AI data centers, as part of a $350 bill

The boom in AI data center construction is benefiting the American trucking industry by increasing demand for shipping goods and materials, leading to higher tr

Microsoft and xAI are facing multiple lawsuits across US states, including Wisconsin and Mississippi, over alleged noise, vibration, and air pollution from thei

Scientists have developed a new memory system using "ultrafast magnetic-field pulses" that could reduce AI data center energy consumption by up to 100 times, po

A fire at the unfinished Lake Mariner data center in New York exposed complex corporate ownership and significant safety deficiencies, including non-functional

Tech giants claim AI data centers are becoming less water-intensive, responding to growing public backlash in the United States over their significant water and

Residents in Memphis, Tennessee, are facing increased utility bills and noise pollution due to a new AI data center, with concerns rising about the impact of ra

Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are complaining about constant noise from a data center powering Elon Musk's xAI operations, describing the disturbance as

Residents in Mississippi are suffering from migraines, ringing ears, and sleepless nights due to noise from a data center powering Elon Musk's xAI, with the may

Egypt is facing a strategic decision as it navigates the competition between China and the US for dominance in AI data center development within the region.

TCS's HyperVault will establish a 1 GW AI Data Center in Hyderabad, Telangana, with a ₹70,000 crore investment. This project aims to create jobs, become a leadi

Utilities are increasingly partnering with fusion startups, such as Realta Fusion, as the energy grid faces strain from the demands of new AI data centers.