Maryland
Maryland City Pushes Back on Amazon’s Transatlantic Ireland Cable Station Proposal Amid Data Center Fears
Maryland residents warn the 24,000-square-foot facility could strain energy use and the environment.
Data Center
Facilities designed to house computer systems, servers, and other related equipment, data centers support critical computing functions. Many technology companies are building data centers across various states to support artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
AI
AI's Arrival Complicates Big Tech Climate Goals, and Some Worry it's Locking in More Fossil Fuels
A backlog of projects waiting to connect to power grids, plus the Trump administration's war on renewable energy also are complicating efforts.
Data Center
Sanders, AOC Introduce Bill to Pause Data Center Growth
The bill represents hesitation and concern for data centers among some lawmakers and communities.
Data Center
Experts Say Data Centers Face Permitting, Economic, and Community Support Obstacles
As data centers continue construction, some are facing local government ordinances and other challenges.
Energy
Trump Officials Announce 10-Gigawatt Data Center, Gas Plans for Former Ohio Uranium Site
The Department of Energy's public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio will develop a massive AI data center.
AI
Landowners and Locals are Fighting AI Expansion of High-Voltage Power Lines
High-voltage power lines cost tens of billions of dollars a year and are the latest front line in the battle over tech giants' massive operations.
Illinois
Virginia Officials Debate Whether It's Time to Scrap Tax Breaks for Data Centers
Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers
Expert Opinion
Ajit Pai: The Big Lesson from Barcelona is AI and Wireless Are Converging
MWC reinforced that AI and wireless connectivity are inseparable, and that U.S. leadership in both hinges on smart spectrum policy and outpacing China.
AI
Kelly Outlines His Vision For AI Regulation
The Senator said he wants to prevent a repeat of Congress’s failures on social media oversight.
Data Center
President Trump Issues ‘Rate Payer Protection Pledge’ Proclamation
Experts have said data centers are being added significantly faster than capacity is likely to catch up
Data Center
AWS Says Telecoms Will Outsource AI Infrastructure as On-Premises Costs Prove Prohibitive
Capital budgets already stretched across broadband and capacity are constraining room for GPU investment for the industry.
Data Center
Tech Companies Vow to Cover Electricity Costs of Data Centers in White House Deal
On Wednesday, President Trump hosted tech companies and promoted a 'ratepayer protection' pledge, which asks companies to build or buy new generation for their data centers.
Data Center
Guthrie Suggests China May Be Behind Negative Data Center Sentiment in U.S.
Guthrie suspects misinformation spread by adversaries may be responsible for influencing public opinion on data centers
Kate Johnson
AI Is Forcing Enterprises to Rethink Network Infrastructure, Lumen CEO Says
After selling its fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T, company pivots toward enterprise AI infrastructure.
Data Center
Data Centers Are Increasing Consumer Energy Costs In Mid-Atlantic, Say Panelists
Bipartisan support backs having tech companies install power generation and pay for infrastructure upgrades to cover their needs.
Texas
FiberLight Invests $500M in West Texas AI, Data Center Infrastructure
Pointing to Texas as a hub for technological growth, FiberLight hopes to support expansion.
