$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year

The growing opposition to AI data centers signals a potential shift in infrastructure development, impacting tech and crypto industries alike. The post AI data center opponents block or delay projects worth $130B in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Even moderately sized data centers can have an outsized local impact.

"We want Congress to incentivize companies to build on secure federal land, rather than creating barriers that drive them away," an Army official said.

Technology joining custom AI and digital mapping is intended to smooth the passage of large, heavy equipment needed to build large projects like AI data centers and a planned steel mill.

Heightened security and potential event relocations could disrupt local economies and alter the cultural experience for World Cup attendees. The post World Cup preparations ramp up in Mexico City amid planned protests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

At an event in San Francisco today, General Motors made a series of announcements around EV batteries, energy storage, and grid resiliency in the face of growing electricity demand from AI data centers. The automaker announced that it would be activating new vehicle-to-grid capabilities for its current EV and home energy customers. It's releasing a new commercial energy storage system strategy, anchored by newly developed sodium-ion batteries for industrial-scale grid applications. And it's launching a new feature for EV owners that it says will help simplify public charging. Right now, millions of EVs are sitting idly in driveways across … Read the full story at The Verge.

Crusoe's strategic pivot to AI data centers highlights a shift in energy utilization, potentially reshaping the data infrastructure landscape. The post Crusoe secures 5 gigawatts of data center contracts, pauses Wyoming project appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Amazon's deal with Corning highlights the escalating investment in AI infrastructure, signaling a competitive race for technological dominance. The post Amazon strikes multibillion-dollar deal with Corning for AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.