Why the Chinese mainland’s green power is reshaping the AI race
Lauri Myllyvirta explains how the Chinese mainland’s renewable power deployment is a game-changer for AI, from data centers to downstream monetization.
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AI Data Centers: Powering Our Future at an Environmental Cost
As AI adoption surges, data centers strain energy and water resources. Experts and innovators are reimagining cooling, power and efficiency for a sustainable future.
China Unveils World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center in Shanghai
China completes the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center in Shanghai, marking a breakthrough in green, low-carbon computing and offshore wind integration.
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A new report from GEIDCO forecasts rapid growth in AI-driven electricity demand, then a gradual stabilization thanks to tech advances and efficiency gains.
Tech Giants Turn to Renewables to Fuel AI’s Rapid Rise
As AI’s power needs soar, tech giants and U.S. utilities are racing to adopt alternative energy solutions that can sustain the AI revolution.
UN Chief Urges AI Firms to Power Data Centers with 100% Renewables by 2030
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Amazon to Invest $20 Billion in Pennsylvania Data Centers
Amazon commits $20B to build two Pennsylvania data center hubs, leveraging nuclear and grid power to boost AI capacity, construction jobs, and regional economies.
Trump Announces $20B Investment to Boost U.S. Data Centers
President-elect Trump announces a $20 billion investment to build data centers across the U.S., aiming to create jobs and enhance technological infrastructure.
Tech Giants Adapt Data Centers Amid Latin America’s Drought Crisis
Facing severe droughts, tech giants like Google and Amazon are pioneering sustainable cooling technologies for their Latin American data centers, minimizing water usage and setting new environmental standards.
Chinese Mainland Unveils Action Plan for Greener Data Centers
The Chinese mainland unveils an action plan to make data centers greener by lowering energy usage and increasing renewable energy use by 2025.