Utah has approved the construction of a datacenter that will span over 40,000 acres, more than twice the size of Manhattan. The facility, known as Stratos, will require approximately 9GW of power, raising concerns about its energy consumption and impact on local water supplies.

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and several AI companies signed a pledge to cover the costs of new electricity generation for their datacenters. This agreement aims to address concerns about the impact of tech datacenters on US electricity prices for households and small businesses.