Stratos data center project slashed 50% after massive local protests in Utah

Meta's data center could transform Richland Parish's economy, but water and energy demands may challenge long-term sustainability and growth. The post Meta plans largest data center in rural Louisiana, sparking local economic discussions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Plan backed by Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary had footprint reduced but concerns remain over its health impacts Utah residents have teamed up with a progressive non-profit organization to sue over an under-development AI datacenter backed by celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary, claiming the planned Stratos project facility “irrevocably” cuts off citizens’ rights by not allowing sufficient public input. Filed by the Alliance for a Better Utah and five unnamed residents of the Box Elder county area where the center is being developed, the lawsuit comes as Shark Tank co-host O’Leary agreed to scale back the physical footprint for the project. Continue reading...

A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the "No Data Center" signs going up that, "I've seen a lot of these all over town, but I only see them in shitty houses," before adding, "most of them are rentals." The woman speaking to him in the clip quickly pushes back, saying that they're "working class," and someone chimes in to add something that a mayor shouldn't have to be told about their constituents: "it doesn't matter whether they're rentals, they're still hu … Read the full story at The Verge.

Range Intelligent's ambitious loan for a data center in Hong Kong could accelerate the region's tech transformation, impacting global tech dynamics. The post Range Intelligent seeks $3B loan for Hong Kong’s largest data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AirTrunk's $30B investment in India by 2030 could redefine the digital infrastructure landscape, boosting jobs and intensifying market competition. The post AirTrunk to deploy $30B in India by 2030 for massive data center expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Developer felt "beaten up," with "no choice" but to shrink data center.

Jane Street's data center initiative underscores the intensifying demand for compute power, potentially reshaping financial and crypto markets. The post Jane Street plans to build and finance its own data center as compute demand surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Monterey Park's data center ban sets a precedent for local resistance to energy-intensive tech, potentially influencing future urban policies. The post Monterey Park voters approve first US citywide data center ban appeared first on Crypto Briefing.