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US Moves Toward Mandatory Data Center Energy Reporting as EIA Pilot Expands

The EIA’s pilot survey offers the clearest look yet at how the US government plans to measure data center power use as AI strains the grid.

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Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over Norway data center capacity once earmarked for OpenAI’s Stargate project, adding 30,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips.

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Samsung Eyes Vietnam for $4B Semiconductor Packaging Project

Samsung is reportedly considering a $4 billion chip packaging and testing project in Vietnam, deepening the country’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

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Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips

Alibaba launches a new AI data center powered by 10,000 homegrown chips, signaling a major push toward self-reliance amid US export restrictions.

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Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure

The FCC is considering tighter restrictions on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment, a move that could reshape US data center and AI infrastructure.

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Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as investor concerns grow over its $500 billion AI data center push, raising questions about risk, strategy, and long-term returns.

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Mistral Raises $830M in Debt Financing to Build Nvidia-Powered AI Hub in Europe

An $830 million boost puts Mistral at the center of Europe’s bid to build its own AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on cloud services.

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AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash — Can Air Solve the Crisis?

AI data centers face growing backlash over water use. Atmospheric water harvesting offers a new way to generate sustainable cooling water from air.

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Nvidia-Backed Startup Plans Billion-Dollar AI Fortress in South Korea

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI plans a multibillion-dollar data center in South Korea as the US pushes open AI infrastructure to counter Chinese rivals.

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