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Japanese tech giant SoftBank just announced the largest AI infrastructure investment in European history: $87.5 billion to build data centers and AI facilities across France. The massive project will create thousands of jobs and position France as a global AI hub.
Japanese scientists created a device that processes data in 40 trillionths of a second without generating massive heat, potentially slashing energy costs for data centers worldwide. A prototype could arrive by 2030.
A global clean technology leader just acquired a US company that removes harmful pollution from power plants, driven by surging demand from AI data centers. The deal positions both firms to help more industries meet stricter environmental standards while powering tomorrow's technology.
Aging wind farms across America could triple their energy output through upgrades, solving a critical problem: how to power the massive data centers driving AI innovation. A new report reveals this solution could add 161 gigawatts of clean energy without waiting years for new projects.
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has partnered with tech company Nscale to supply renewable power to a new AI data center in Norway. The deal marks another step toward making energy-hungry artificial intelligence infrastructure sustainable.
After 6,000 Utahns protested a massive data center that would run entirely on natural gas, Republican Governor Spencer Cox declared it will "never" happen. The project will now require cleaner energy sources like nuclear, geothermal, and solar.
A massive data center in New Mexico will run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells instead of traditional power, slashing water use while creating thousands of jobs. Oracle is also investing hundreds of millions into local schools, infrastructure, and water systems across Doña Ana County.
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich launched a crowdsourced map tracking AI data centers nationwide, giving communities a voice in protecting their water and power supplies. Nearly 3,000 people have already reported concerns about facilities in their neighborhoods.
A massive new AI data center in northern Norway will run entirely on renewable energy, proving that artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand. The facility demonstrates how cold climates and clean power are creating a blueprint for sustainable tech infrastructure.
Scientists trained an AI model using quantum computing and dramatically improved its accuracy while adding barely any extra power. The breakthrough could make smarter AI accessible without massive data centers.
Nigeria just launched West Africa's first hyperscale data center capable of powering AI and cloud computing, keeping $850 million in tech spending on home soil. The campus in Lagos marks a turning point for African digital sovereignty.
A California startup is launching clean batteries that could finally replace the diesel generators humming behind data centers. The iron-sodium technology promises 20 years of reliable backup power without the fumes, noise, or fire risks.
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Data centers are transforming South African cities into global tech hubs while creating thousands of jobs and driving infrastructure upgrades. Local manufacturers are seizing the opportunity to build an African-led industrial base.
America just installed more battery storage in the first three months of 2026 than any first quarter in history, proving clean energy momentum is unstoppable. The win comes as tech giants race to power data centers with reliable, affordable energy.
Critics once said the internet would never scale economically, yet it became the backbone of our world. Now orbital data centers face the same doubts, and history suggests the skeptics may be wrong again.
Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico just launched a groundbreaking partnership to tap hundreds of gigawatts of clean geothermal energy hidden beneath the Mountain West. This rare bipartisan win could power data centers and communities with always-on renewable electricity.
After 23 years of financial secrecy, SpaceX just released its first detailed public accounting, revealing a rocket company that's evolved into something much bigger. The nearly 400-page filing shows a business generating billions while dreaming of orbital AI data centers.
ByteDance's new Brazilian data center just locked in 20 years of wind power through a groundbreaking $2 billion renewable energy deal. The project shows how tech giants are betting big on clean energy to power tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
Scientists just cracked one of tech's biggest energy problems with a breakthrough that could transform how we power the digital world. A new 3D-printed copper cooling system cuts data center cooling costs from 30% of total energy use to just 1.1%.
Nigeria's largest city is betting big on becoming Africa's tech infrastructure capital, planning to boost data center capacity threefold by 2030. The move could help African businesses keep nearly $1 billion in annual cloud spending on the continent.
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