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Big Tech is throwing big money into data center buildouts. As national opposition to the facilities grows, some workers are beginning to question whether it’s worth it.
Read full articleChevron's direct power supply to Microsoft's AI centers highlights fossil fuels' enduring role in tech growth, impacting energy transition dynamics. The post Chevron partners with Microsoft for 20-year power production deal to fuel AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
More than 4,000 data centers now operate in the U.S., according to one estimate, with an additional 3,000 planned or under construction.
The rapid expansion of off-grid gas plants for data centers risks exacerbating air pollution and environmental justice issues nationwide. The post Dozens of off-grid gas plants built for data centers raise air quality concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Data centers may help reduce electricity costs by spreading fixed utility expenses, but future scalability of this benefit remains uncertain. The post New study finds data centers lower electricity costs in US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The race to build data centers in space is gaining momentum as AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power. Orbital facilities could tap into abundant solar energy and avoid many of the environmental challenges faced on Earth. Yet space remains a harsh and expensive place to operate, with major hurdles including cooling, maintenance, radiation exposure, and orbital debris.
Big Tech's AI usage restrictions highlight the urgent need for sustainable AI cost management strategies to balance innovation and financial viability. The post Uber, Meta, Amazon cap employee AI usage amid rising costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Texas' new framework for data center power demands could reshape energy allocation, impacting infrastructure costs and investment strategies. The post Texas regulators approve framework for managing data centers’ power demands appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.
