data centers
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techMicrosoft, Google, Amazon See Major Emissions Jump From AI Data Centers
Tech giants report significant greenhouse gas increases linked to AI infrastructure buildout, testing their net-zero pledges.
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financeCorporate M&A Hits $3.2 Trillion in 2026 Fueled by AI Infrastructure Race
Global M&A volume surged 44% in the first half of 2026, with major corporations spending hundreds of billions to acquire AI chips, data centers, and software platforms.
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techAnthropic to Invest $15B in Australian Data Centers by 2027
AI firm Anthropic announces a major $15 billion investment in Australian data center infrastructure, targeting 1.4 gigawatts of capacity by mid-2027.
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techNew Jersey Mandates Data Centers Fund Their Own Power Grid Impact
New Jersey lawmakers passed a landmark bill requiring large data centers to pay for their own electrical upgrades through a dedicated tariff, shielding regular ratepayers.
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techMeta Mandates In-House AI Tools as Token Costs Hit $221 Million Monthly
Meta is compelling employees to use proprietary AI for coding as part of a massive infrastructure strategy, tying tool adoption to performance reviews.
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financeMoody’s Warns Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Credit Risk for State Governments
A June 2026 Moody’s report cautions that rapid data center expansion driven by AI and cloud computing strains public electricity and water systems, raising credit risks for state and local governments.
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techBlackstone Invests $30 Billion in Japan's AI Data Centers
Blackstone's $30 billion investment in AI data centers in Japan signals a significant commitment to AI infrastructure and capacity expansion.
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techUN Calls for Transparency in AI's Environmental Impact Amid Rising Data Center Energy Consumption
The UN urges AI firms to reveal environmental costs amid escalating energy use from data centers, highlighting urgent sustainability measures.