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Abandoned mine pools are being explored as a potential cooling solution for AI data centers, with one site in Pennsylvania successfully handling 30.6 MW.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ottawa has outlined its plan for AI data centers amidst growing community backlash, with A.I. Minister Evan Solomon acknowledging concerns about noise, electric

A Fox News Digital investigation and a new report reveal that the "No Kings" protest network, linked to various hard-left movements, is now leading the oppositi

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is currently in the United States, actively working to attract AI data centers to his state.

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk urged G20 technology ministers to address the need for more AI data centers and the significant electric power required to support

GoPro has announced its entry into the AI data center market as part of a $285 million merger deal.

America's natural gas boom is driven by demand from domestic AI data centers and international allies, with both entities competing for resources but not necess

Former President Trump has warned that communities not embracing AI data centers risk becoming "backwards and poor," urging support for their rapid growth. This

A single artificial intelligence data center can consume as much water as 3,000 homes, raising concerns about water scarcity in the UK amidst hosepipe bans. The

X has flagged approximately 200 accounts suspected of being part of a Chinese bot campaign aimed at influencing US citizens' views on AI data centers and energy

Donald Trump has defended AI data centers, stating that opposing them is a mistake and that "smart ones" want them, despite growing backlash over their communit

The United States now hosts 15 of the world's 20 largest AI data center markets, with Northern Virginia remaining the largest single market despite rapid growth

China is relocating its new AI data centers to rural western provinces like Guizhou and Inner Mongolia, driven by the "Eastern Data Western Computing" strategy.

A city in Inner Mongolia has become a vital hub for data centers, driven by cheap energy, abundant land, and its proximity to Beijing. This development places i

The rapid growth of AI data centers is projected to significantly increase Americans' monthly electricity bills, with research from the Federal Reserve Bank of