Residents and warring nations are challenging the growth of data centers. These facilities now face intense pressure over water use and physical security.
A new survey reveals that over half of Americans are increasingly worried about the environmental impact of AI, prioritizing its footprint over industries like aviation.
President Donald Trump has rejected calls from top tech executives to slow down AI development, emphasizing the need to maintain a competitive edge over China.
Artificial intelligence is driving massive gains in productivity and innovation, but its rapid adoption brings significant challenges, including workforce disruption, security risks, and high energy demands.
Google is launching its largest European investment to date in Finland, focusing on expanding AI infrastructure and securing long-term nuclear power contracts.
President Trump is urging US communities to embrace data center development, framing the infrastructure as essential for economic growth and global competitiveness.
A stalled $1 billion data center project in Kenya has sparked concerns among local residents regarding the sustainability of water resources in the Naivasha region.
Silicon Valley is struggling to gain public approval for the data centers essential to AI, as local opposition blocks billions in infrastructure projects.
As states move to restrict data center growth, local communities argue for the right to negotiate their own development agreements and economic benefits.
Foxconn reported a robust 35 percent rise in second-quarter profit, fueled by the accelerating global demand for artificial intelligence data center infrastructure.