MPs Fear Data Centre Boom Could Derail Miliband's Net Zero Plans

'Mega data centre' to be built on edge of village despite 1,000 objections

A massive data centre can be built on the edge of a Wiltshire village, planners have decided.

MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans

A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".

Anthropic To Shoulder Some Costs As Data Center Expansions Threaten High Power Bills

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced initiatives to limit the impact of data centers on consumer energy prices amid increased investment in power-hungry infrastructure necessary for AI tech.

Taiwan's AI-powered economy soars in the shadow of bubble fears and China threats

Taiwan's economy is thriving thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, driven by strong demand for computer chips and other products made by companies like TSMC and Foxconn

New Illinois bill takes aim at consumer, environmental impacts of data centers

New legislation being introduced in Springfield seeks to reign in both the increasing costs to consumers and the environment impacts tied to the rapid growth of data centers in Illinois.

Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics

The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.