Amazon has begun construction on a massive AI data center in Gilroy, California, using a 45-year-old legal provision to bypass community voting. Local residents were not given an opportunity to comment on the project before its initiation.

Amazon is investing in a natural-gas-burning power plant in Texas, which could become the largest single source of climate pollution in the United States. This investment is part of a larger data center project, despite the company's commitments to climate initiatives.

xAI, controlled by SpaceX, plans to remove illegal gas turbines from its Memphis Colossus data center by July 2027. The company is operating outside of legal economic planning and restrictions.

Nashville officials approved a 27-5 vote to use eminent domain to block a planned data center near the zoo. Mayor Freddie O’Connell stated that the government will proceed with the legal process to acquire the property for city use.

Wisconsin's landscape features lush greenery and thriving agriculture, creating a picturesque environment. Local communities exhibit hospitality and warmth, embodying the spirit of "Midwestern nice."

A.I. companies are increasingly recruiting electricians and carpenters to support the infrastructure needed for data centers. Skilled labor is essential for the physical tasks associated with the expansion of artificial intelligence technology.

High school physics teacher Lux Claridge was arrested by police for clapping in support of an anti-data center activist during a public meeting of the Emporia City Commission in Lyon County, Kansas. The incident raises concerns about the exercise of First Amendment rights in protests against data centers.

IRGC claims a cruise missile strike destroyed Amazon's AWS data center in Bahrain, citing the Darkhovin nuclear plant as a justification. This marks the third strike on the same facility since March.

The subprime data center crisis highlights the financial instability in the data center industry, driven by over-leveraged investments and rising operational costs. Companies face challenges in maintaining profitability as demand for cloud services continues to fluctuate.

Data centers account for approximately 1.5% of global electricity consumption, with demand concentrated in specific regions. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence raises concerns about its increasing energy demand and potential environmental impacts.