A Cornell University study published in Nature Sustainability provides a state-by-state analysis of where data centers should be located to reduce environmental harm. The research comes as communities like Tucson, Arizona reject massive data center projects over water and energy concerns.
Google just announced Private AI Compute, a system designed to run advanced AI models while keeping user data secure. The feature balances cloud processing power with privacy protections similar to Apple’s existing solution.
Thailand has greenlit four major data center investments totaling $3.1 billion, including projects from Dubai’s DAMAC Digital. The government is also implementing measures to speed up $9.2 billion in stalled investments. This represents a significant push to strengthen Thailand’s position in the dig
Northern Data is selling its Peak Mining business to focus on AI cloud services and data centers. The deal includes $50M upfront plus potential profit sharing. This marks the company’s complete pivot away from its crypto mining origins.
KKR and Singtel are reportedly close to taking full control of STT GDC. The deal would value the data center operator at over $3.9 billion. This continues a massive consolidation trend in the data center industry.
Fermi America has received preliminary approval for 6GW of natural gas power generation for its massive Texas data center project. The company plans to eventually power the 11GW campus with a mix of gas, renewables, and nuclear reactors. Despite significant funding, questions remain about the projec
The AI revolution is sparking a data center construction frenzy across Asia-Pacific. Billionaires like Mukesh Ambani and Masayoshi Son are leading the charge with multi-billion dollar investments. But questions remain about power demands and potential overcapacity.
Google is planning to launch AI data centers into space to overcome Earth’s power and cooling limitations. The company’s Project Suncatcher will test prototype satellites in early 2027 with partner Planet. This could enable terawatt-class orbital computing clusters using laser-linked satellite swarm
Google is working on a major upgrade to Gemini’s Deep Research feature that would let users pull source material directly from connected apps. The change was discovered in the latest Android app build and would add a “Sources” button for selecting Gmail, Drive, Chat, or Search. This would eliminate
In a major industry shakeup, Microsoft’s vice president of worldwide channel sales David Smith has defected to Google. The executive managed over $100 billion in partner-driven revenue during his nearly three-decade Microsoft career and was among CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs.
