Gigawatt campuses, power grids, cooling and the trillions being poured into AI compute buildouts.
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Wuxi High-tech Zone has signed a project to build a large-scale 'Token Factory' integrating computing power and electricity, aligning with China's 'East Data, West Computing' strategy.
36氪 · 125d ago
Cisco is cutting 4,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to prioritize investments in artificial intelligence. Despite the layoffs, the company raised its annual revenue forecast due to strong demand from hyperscale cloud providers.
36氪 · 129d ago
xAI is installing 19 new portable gas turbines at its Colossus 2 supercomputer site. Emails confirm expansion of gas-fired power despite an ongoing air quality lawsuit.
Wired AI · 130d ago
Microsoft and G42 plan $1B data center in Kenya for new Azure region using geothermal energy. Project stalls due to high power demands.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 130d ago
3M has joined an industry alliance to advance optical interconnect technology for AI data centers. The initiative focuses on developing high-speed connectivity solutions essential for AI infrastructure.
36氪 · 130d ago
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is in talks for a major AI data center project in France. He plans to unveil it with President Macron soon.
Bloomberg Technology · 131d ago
Microsoft's marquee data center project in Kenya has reached a political impasse. The US tech firm and UAE AI partner G42 are at odds with the Kenyan government.
Bloomberg Technology · 131d ago
A $1bn Microsoft data center project in Kenya with UAE's G42 has stalled after the government refused guaranteed annual capacity offtake at requested levels. Talks have broken down but the project is not formally cancelled.
The Next Web (TNW) · 131d ago
Arm predicts its data center business will soon become its largest revenue source. Originally known for low-power mobile processors, Arm's high-performance designs now attract giants like Amazon and Microsoft.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 135d ago
Core42, the AI infrastructure arm of UAE's G42, has leased 20 megawatts in a converted Minneapolis office turned data center. This marks G42's expansion into US AI compute infrastructure.
The Next Web (TNW) · 136d ago
A G42 unit signed as primary tenant for an office-to-data center conversion in downtown Minneapolis. This supports G42's US AI market expansion.
Bloomberg Technology · 136d ago
AMD's 2026 Q1 total revenue hit $10.3B, led by $5.8B data center segment from EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs. Client and gaming business reached $3.6B, up 23% YoY, driven by strong Radeon GPU demand.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 136d ago
Nscale Global Holdings plans €695 million ($812 million) infrastructure spend in Portugal. This expands its partnership with Microsoft Corp.
Bloomberg Technology · 137d ago
Big tech giants are committing $700 billion this year to data centers and major AI infrastructure projects. Electricians have become a critical new demand in this boom.
钛媒体 · 138d ago
AI data center expansion is causing severe shortages of mechanical hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). Customers are forced to sign up to five-year supply contracts with Seagate, SanDisk, and Western Digital due to overwhelming demand.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 138d ago
Qualcomm is advancing in the data center market with a teased partnership from a large hyperscaler. Shares surged following the announcement.
Bloomberg Technology · 142d ago
SoftBank is launching Roze AI to automate US data center construction with autonomous robots. Targets $100B valuation IPO by late 2026.
IT之家 · 142d ago
Core Scientific is converting a 300-megawatt bitcoin mining operation in Pecos, Texas, into a 1.5 gigawatt AI datacenter campus. This move adds the company to the growing list of crypto firms pivoting to AI infrastructure.
The Register - AI/ML · 145d ago
A data center developer is pursuing $4.54 billion in junk-debt financing. The funds target an AI project linked to Nvidia Corp.
Bloomberg Technology · 145d ago
澜起科技 2026 Q1 revenue hit 14.61B CNY, up 19.5% YoY, with net profit at 8.47B CNY, surging 61.3% due to AI-driven demand for DDR5 RCD and interconnect chips. Gross margin rose to 69.8%, boosted by new products like MRCD, PCIe Retimer, and CXL MXC.
IT之家 · 145d ago
Intel's Q1 revenue hit $13.6B, beating $12.4B consensus by 9.4%, with Data Centre and AI up 22% to $5.1B. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 crushed 1-cent estimates.
The Next Web (TNW) · 148d ago
Google announces its first data center in Kronstorf, Austria, expanding its European presence. The facility will generate 100 direct jobs.
Google AI Blog · 149d ago
Nokia Oyj reported first-quarter adjusted profit exceeding analyst forecasts. Success driven by strategic push into artificial intelligence and cloud software.
Bloomberg Technology · 149d ago
Solaria is negotiating to join a consortium for a €4 billion data center hub in Spain. The state-backed project involves Telefónica and ACS.
Bloomberg Technology · 157d ago
The NAACP is suing xAI for operating 27 unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis, violating the Clean Air Act. These turbines emit pollutants linked to health issues, affecting nearby residents.
Engadget · 158d ago
ZTE Communications aims to evolve beyond server sales into a full AI-era infrastructure provider. The company plans to deploy OpenClaw systems directly into enterprise machine rooms.
量子位 · 159d ago
OpenAI has paused a planned data center deal in the UK due to high energy costs and regulatory hurdles. The project was part of broader tech investments aimed at positioning the UK as an AI superpower.
BBC Technology · 163d ago
UAE's leading AI firm G42 is continuing its expansion despite regional infrastructure attacks linked to the Iran war. The company states its data center campus remains on track.
Bloomberg Technology · 164d ago
TikTok is investing €1 billion in a second data center in Lahti, Finland, as part of its €12 billion Project Clover initiative for European data sovereignty. The first center's approval by Finland's defense ministry bypassed elected politicians, prompting a former minister to call for reconsideration.
The Next Web (TNW) · 164d ago
TikTok announces €1 billion investment for a second data center in Lahti, Finland. This is part of the €12 billion Project Clover to handle data for over 200 million European users.
36氪 · 164d ago