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AI data centers trigger massive 'irreversible' 76% electricity price spike in largest US region
By Jowi Morales Published
Industry watchdog Monitoring Analytics says that PJM Interconnection is not doing enough to prevent power prices from spiking due to massive data center demand.

AI data centers require 36 times more fiber than standard servers
By Luke James Published
Major Chinese optical fiber manufacturers have booked orders stretching into 2027, as AI data center construction drives demand growth that the supply chain can't match.

Pennsylvania residents complain they are being 'bulldozed' over AI data center concerns
By Jowi Morales Published
People are blaming the governor for welcoming data centers into the state.

70% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes, now less popular than nuclear power plants
By Jowi Morales Published
People don't want data centers in their backyard.

SoftBank to manufacture its own batteries to power AI data centers
By Luke James Published
The Japanese company is partnering with two South Korean startups, Cosmos Lab and DeltaX, to produce zinc-halogen batteries.

Microsoft's massive Kenya AI data center would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power requirements, government says
By Luke James Published
The project was supposed to bring a geothermal-powered data center to the Olkaria region in Kenya's Rift Valley.

AI data center developers target rural territory to bypass city construction bans and regulations
By Jowi Morales Published
Developers are looking for the path of least resistance to build their data center projects.

AI data center project secretly sucked 29 million gallons of water over 15 months before detected by residents complaining about low water pressure
By Luke James Published
QTS says the extra 29 million gallons were consumed during temporary construction activities, including concrete work, dust control, and site preparation.

AI data centers face increasing complaints about inaudible but 'felt' infrasound
By Jowi Morales Published
Residents living near data centers are raising concerns about noise pollution, as these massive sites operate 24/7 and generate low-frequency sounds that disturb the neighborhood's peace.
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