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Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Promises 10x Efficiency as AI Power Demands Surge

Nvidia unveils Vera Rubin, a next-gen AI system promising 10x performance per watt, modular design, and liquid cooling to power future data centers.

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Big Tech to Sign AI Power Cost Pledge at White House Meeting With Trump

President Donald Trump will meet Big Tech leaders on March 4 to sign a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” aimed at keeping AI data center power costs off households.

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High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

The combination of rare earth materials and cryogenic temperatures could be the key to transforming power infrastructures in preparing for AI applications.

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$100B Deal: Meta’s AI Chip Pact With AMD Could Shake Up Tech Industry

Meta signs a potential $100 billion AI chip deal with AMD, securing up to 6 gigawatts of capacity as it diversifies beyond Nvidia.

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Amazon Commits $12 Billion to Build AI Data Centers in Louisiana

Amazon will invest $12 billion in AI-focused data center campuses in northwestern Louisiana, promising jobs, grid upgrades, and water investments.

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Microsoft Unveils Glass Storage That Could Preserve Data for 10,000 Years

Microsoft’s Project Silica can store 5TB of data on glass for 10,000 years, offering a durable, energy-free solution to prevent data rot.

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Power, Pollution, and Protests: The Growing Revolt Against AI Data Centers

At PowerGen, attended by TechRepublic, industry leaders addressed rising community opposition to AI data centers and the challenge of earning public trust.

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Alphabet Launches Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund Massive AI Push

Alphabet is issuing a rare 100-year sterling bond as it raises about $31 billion in global debt to fund a major AI infrastructure push.

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China Plans to Build Data Centers in Space Within the Next Few Years

China plans to build space-based data centers as part of its space+ initiative, signaling a major shift in digital infrastructure beyond Earth.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers?

The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise.

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