Data Center
Bezos Predicts ‘Gigawatt Data Centers in Space’ as the Next Big Leap
The Amazon CEO said space-based data centers could tap constant solar power
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.
Data Center
Private Equity Sees Profits in Power Utilities as Big Tech Seeks More Energy
Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s AI race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the utilities that deliver electricity.
Nuclear
Maine Town Excited about Possible New Data Center
Could project also revive nearby nuclear plant closed in the 1990s?
Data Center
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
AI
Connected Nation Holds Summit on Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership
The summit covered a wide array of issues on network infrastructure for AI
Data Center
Data Center Boom in Virginia's 'Data Center Alley' Raises Infrastructure Concerns
Data center concentration challenges infrastructure sustainability and resilience.
Dateline Ashburn
Dateline Ashburn: The Thirst for AI Raises Alarms in Virginia
Drought and water restrictions have already hit 'data center alley,' but closed loop systems used by 2/3 of Ashburn data centers promise relief.
Dateline Ashburn
Dateline Ashburn: Data Centers Drive New Energy Disputes in Northern Virginia
Dominion projects peak power demand for data centers in Virginia could rise to 13.3 gigawatts by 2038, nearly a fivefold increase in 16 years.
Infrastructure
Dateline Ashburn: The Interplay Between IXPs and Data Centers
Data centers and internet exchange points in 'Data Center Alley' may be indistinguishable. However, they serve different purposes.
Infrastructure
Dateline Ashburn: How to Break the Internet
An analysis of the security threats facing Ashburn’s data centers
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
