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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SoftBank Group to Invest 80 Trillion Yen in AI Data Center Plans in the US

SoftBank Group has announced a plan to invest 80 trillion yen in AI data centers in Ohio, USA, as part of a larger $550 billion investment commitment to the US.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Government sneaks a comprehensive reform of the electricity networks into the anti-crisis plan and tightens its control over new industries and data centers

The Spanish government has integrated a comprehensive reform of the electricity network into its anti-crisis plan, aiming to exert greater control over new industries and data centers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In January, consumption remained weak in supermarkets and shopping centers, but rebounded in wholesalers

Consumption in January showed a decline in supermarkets and shopping centers, while there was a slight recovery in wholesale outlets according to INDEC data.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Blue Origin is preparing a giant constellation of over 50,000 satellites for orbital data centers

Blue Origin is seeking regulatory approval to launch a massive constellation of satellites as part of its 'Project Sunrise' to establish data centers in orbit.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Sparkle and Hellas Sat complete a pioneering quantum security test at their data centers in Greece

Sparkle and Hellas Sat have successfully completed a proof of concept for quantum security at their data centers in Greece, demonstrating advanced encryption technology capable of withstanding quantum computer threats.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US-Japan agree on three projects including second round investment in SMR worth 109 trillion won

The US and Japan have agreed to invest 73 billion USD in three projects, including the construction of next-generation small modular reactors (SMR).

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Data centers, underwater cables: these technological infrastructures have become strategic targets for Iran

Iranian drone attacks have damaged three Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, highlighting a direct threat to US digital infrastructures.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kouvola aims to become the leading concentration of data center industry in the Nordic countries โ€“ factory history revealed a trump card

Kouvola, Finland, seeks to establish itself as a key player in the data center industry by leveraging its historical ties to the forest industry to attract business.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Singapore-headquartered GLP eyes 50% rent surge as China demand fuels logistics growth

GLP anticipates a significant increase in rent driven by rising demand in China's logistics sector and a strategic expansion into data centers and renewable energy.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

The Iran War and the Threat to Our Data

The article discusses the vulnerability of digital infrastructure following Iranian drone attacks on Amazon's data centers in the Persian Gulf, raising concerns about the implications of such attacks in the context of increased AI investments in Gulf countries.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

From Coal to AI?: Germany's Catch-Up Plan in the Data Center Race

Germany plans to double the number of data centers by 2030 as part of a new federal strategy, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in its digital infrastructure development.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Greg Abbott: the million-dollar investment Microsoft will make in Texas to build a mega project

Microsoft plans to invest significantly in Texas by building two new data centers, which aligns with similar investments made in the state recently.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

What will happen with AI? The war with Iran could drive up the cost of data centers

The ongoing war in the Middle East is affecting data centers, forcing companies to reconsider their construction and location amidst attacks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Should Norway be Silicon Valley's cheap battery?

Norway is being considered as a potential low-cost energy provider for AI data centers as American tech giants like Microsoft and Google sign a new agreement to self-supply their energy needs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

AI comes with a hefty charge. Are you the one who gets stuck with the bill?

A report discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on electricity bills, warning that the AI boom could lead to significantly higher energy costs for American households.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Global 'AI Bubble' Controversyโ€ฆ Possibility of 'Delayed Profitability, Rising Interest Rates โ†’ Investment Slowdown โ†’ Decrease in Semiconductor Orders'?

There is a growing debate about a potential 'AI bubble' as unprecedented global investment in artificial intelligence continues, with concerns over delayed profitability and rising operational costs for cloud service providers.

Mar 15 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

R will reduce American tech and drop Palantir: 'A new government must take care of this'

The Danish political party Radikale has unveiled a proposal for increased digital sovereignty, advocating for Denmark's reliance on European data centers over American tech companies.

Mar 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

AI is helping choose targets in Iran war โ€” now it's a target too

Amazon data centers in the UAE were targeted by Iranian drones amid increasing military conflict in the region.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Human brain cells instead of chips: Discover the future of data centers

Researchers at Cortical Labs have developed data centers powered by human brain cells, potentially challenging traditional processors like those from Nvidia.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Data centers are powering investments of up to 10 billion euros

Greeceโ€™s potential for data center investments is estimated at 10 billion euros, highlighting a mismatch between regions with strong interest and those with robust electrical grid connectivity.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Despite advanced storage technologies, why have traditional hard drives not gone extinct?

Traditional hard drives continue to dominate storage capacity despite the rise of advanced storage technologies like SSDs and NVMe.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WHY NOT? โŸฉ Mother and daughter refused a $26 million offer for their farm to a mysterious company in Kentucky

A mother and daughter in Kentucky declined a $26 million offer for their farm from a developer representing a Fortune 100 company that intends to build a giant data center on the land.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Conflicts Arise Around Data Centers Over Water, Energy, and Territory

In Latin America, countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Chile have the highest number of data centers supporting artificial intelligence, raising concerns over resource management.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Data Centers: Investment interest up to 2.2 GW

Greece is experiencing a surge in investment interest for data center infrastructure, potentially reaching 2.2 GW, largely driven by increasing global demand linked to artificial intelligence.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Data Centers: Investment interest up to 2.2 GW โ€“ 65% directed to Attica

There is significant investment interest in the development of data center infrastructure in Greece, driven by a global increase in computing power demand due to Artificial Intelligence.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Iran targets the artificial intelligence infrastructure of Gulf countries

Iran has launched attacks on key data centers in the Gulf, specifically targeting the AI infrastructures of the UAE and Bahrain.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

The Hidden Problem of Data Centers Revealed โ€“ Could Cause a Crisis

Researchers at the University of California warn that data centers could consume as much cooling water as the entire city of New York in the near future.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"It Is Devouring Electricity": the IMF's Warning About the Pollution Generated by Artificial Intelligence

The IMF warns that the expanding infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence is consuming significant resources and has serious environmental consequences.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonia has fallen behind the Nordics in data center construction

Estonia and the Baltic states lag behind the Nordics in data center development, with only one modern facility completed near Tallinn.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Data Giants Google and Meta Plan Massive Centers in Northern Finland โ€“ The Reason Lies in the Power Networks of Remote Areas

Google and Meta are planning to build significant data centers in Northern Finland which could foster a major data industry area in the region.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fantastic contrast: Data centers that look like megalithic monuments will be built in Sweden

Sweden plans to construct data centers designed to resemble megalithic monuments, merging advanced technology with architecture inspired by ancient structures.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Electric cabins for data centers, projects by Terna kick off in the Milan area

Terna has started the authorization process for two electric infrastructure projects aimed at supporting future data centers in the northwest area of the Metropolitan City of Milan, with an investment of nearly 80 million euros.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sunly Data Center to Train Artificial Intelligence Models and Process Queries

Sunly's data center plans to train AI models and process queries, responding to the growing demand for computing power in the rapidly expanding data center industry.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Powering Africa's digital future - Why energy infrastructure is the foundation of the intelligent era

The article discusses the crucial role of energy infrastructure in supporting Africa's digital transformation and filling the gap in the continent's growing demand for electric power for digital services.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Latest Photonic Chip Declares Traditional Processors Obsolete. Is This a Breakthrough in AI?

Research from the University of Sydney introduces a revolutionary photonic chip that utilizes photons for computations, potentially resolving energy consumption and heat issues in artificial intelligence.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

New chip calculates at the speed of light. The photonic processor could change the future of AI

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a photonic chip that could revolutionize AI by performing calculations without heat emissions, addressing significant energy consumption issues in traditional data centers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Sharp reaction to TVP material. A complaint has been filed with KRRiT

Gosia Fraser has lodged a complaint against TVP regarding a news piece that was perceived as one-sided in its portrayal of data centers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sunly Data Center to Train AI Models and Process Queries

Sunly is establishing the largest data center in the Baltics to train AI models and process user queries locally in Estonia.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: a new data center may positively affect consumer electricity bills

A proposed massive data center in Estonia could significantly increase electricity consumption but may also beneficially influence other consumers' electric bills.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ignitis has been tasked by its owner to attract data centers

The owner of Ignitis has set new strategic goals for the company, emphasizing the attraction of data centers to Lithuania amid a shift towards renewable energy.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Marine Data Centers AI Wind Energy

Aikido, an American startup, has unveiled the AO60DC, the world's first floating offshore wind turbine that houses artificial intelligence data centers with integrated energy storage.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

REITs could support data center and AI projects

The article discusses the potential of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Poland to support data center and AI development projects.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Jobs are rapidly increasing in the data center industry

The data center industry in Iceland is experiencing a swift increase in job opportunities.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China canโ€™t buy Elon Muskโ€™s theory on space-based AI centres: experts

Experts in China criticize Elon Musk's concept of space-based AI data centers, suggesting that terrestrial systems can suffice.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Neither gold nor bitcoin: there is a new technological 'golden egg hen' in 2026 for investors in the U.S.

A new technological sector is emerging in the U.S. by 2026, driven by the massive demand for computing brought on by advancements in artificial intelligence, signaling a shift from traditional safe havens like gold and bitcoin.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Data Centers, the new strategic fortresses in the battle for global dominance

The article discusses the strategic importance of data centers in the global competition for technological dominance between the USA and China, especially in relation to semiconductor exports and AI advancements.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Ministry: Expect Competitive Prices, Efficient Management, and Data Centers from 'Ignitis Group'

The Lithuanian Finance Ministry expects 'Ignitis Group' to explore growth opportunities in green energy while ensuring competitive pricing and efficient management.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A massive complex is rising in southern Finland, with electricity consumption reaching new heights - This is what it looks like

Microsoft is constructing some of Finland's largest data centers in Vihd, Espoo, and Kirkkonummi, with their electricity consumption set to be addressed through renewable energy purchases.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Something goes wrong when the marketing professional decides on economic policy

The Brazilian government is facing criticism for providing substantial tax incentives while simultaneously considering a tax increase on imports that could undermine investment incentives.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The demand for industrial land is rising due to new factory constructions, but 'it will be depleted in 5 years' - government relaxes regulations

Japan's government is amending laws to ease regulations and reduce tax burdens on industrial land to address a shortage anticipated in the next five years due to increasing factory constructions.

Mar 7 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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