Infrastructure
Dateline Ashburn: How to Break the Internet
An analysis of the security threats facing Ashburn’s data centers
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
As AI Becomes Part of Everyday Life, it Brings a Climate Cost
As AI becomes woven into everyday life, its hidden appetite for energy and water reveals a growing climate cost.
Data Center
Google Announces Nuclear Power Plant Build in Tennessee
Search giant looks to power new data centers in the southeast.
Data Center
As Electric Bills Rise, Evidence Mounts That Data Centers Share Blame
States are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on August 27, 2025 - Dateline Ashburn: What We Learned
How are the computing demands of the modern world affecting the heartbeat of American data centers?
BEAD
Feinman: ‘No Particular Reason’ for BEAD Labor Requirements
Former BEAD Director and others argue that Biden should have deployed BEAD funds faster.
Data Center
Energy Department Picks Federal Sites for AI Data Center Development
The Trump administration’s push to accelerate AI deployment begins to materialize
Fiber
Study: Data Centers Will Require 214M More Fiber Miles By 2029
Increase in fiber miles will require permitting relief, other actions, study says.
Data Center
Cheyenne to Host Data Center Using More Electricity Than All Wyoming Homes
Data center energy requirements driven by artificial intelligence-driven data center in the remotely populated western state.
Energy
Trump's AI Plan Calls for Massive Data Centers
Here's how it may affect energy in the U.S.
UN
Trump's New AI Plan Leans Heavily on Silicon Valley Industry Ideas
The plan being released Wednesday is expected to focus on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for energy-intensive data center.
Data Center
Google Commits $3B to Hydropower for Pennsylvania Data Centers
Partnership with Brookfield delivers 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity to Google
Energy
Trump Promotes Energy and Tech Investments at a Summit in Pennsylvania
Investments framed as part of a race against China for the most advanced deployment of artificial intelligence
Data Center
Bessemer, Ala. Delays Vote on $14.5 Billion Data Center
City Council holds off amid concerns over water use, environmental impact
Energy
Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick Team up to Promote Energy Investments in Pennsylvania
The state's political and business leaders are working to forge a hub for robotics, artificial intelligence and energy
Data Center
Meta Seeks $29B from Private Investors for AI Data Centers
The social media giant is in talks with KKR, Brookfield, and others.
