AI data centres
Coverage of AI data centres in the Nexus archive.
- ‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protests
US President Donald Trump accused China of fueling protests against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance because the United States is leading in the global artificial intelligence race. Trump made the comments during a Fox News interview in California.
- NGO discusses environmental implications of AI data centres
An NGO examines the environmental impact of AI data centres, focusing on their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
- US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands
A US heatwave has highlighted increased strain on power grids due to rising energy demands from AI data centers.
- Chip supply chain braces for more price hikes as upstream parts create new bottlenecks
The semiconductor supply chain is experiencing price hikes driven by AI demand, spreading from GPUs and memory chips to upstream materials and manufacturing inputs. Bottlenecks in power chips, capacitors, and copper-clad components are emerging as suppliers gain leverage due to limited capacity.
- New York’s green energy rethink is a lesson for the UK
New York is reevaluating its green energy policies due to challenges from AI data centres and electricity shortages, which may serve as a lesson for the UK. The state is reducing its opposition to fossil fuels in response to these issues.
- OpenAI says China-based actors stoking opposition to AI data centres
OpenAI claims China-based actors are stoking opposition to AI data centres by using ChatGPT accounts to exploit and amplify public concerns about energy prices. The company alleges these actions aim to capitalize on existing worries related to energy costs.
- Erin Brockovich takes aim at rapid growth of AI data centres with new project
Erin Brockovich, who inspired an Oscar-winning movie starring Julia Roberts, is targeting AI data centres with a new website that maps their growth in the U.S. and allows residents to report concerns.
- It’s not just SpaceX: Big Tech is dominating bond markets too
US tech giants are increasingly dominating bond markets to fund the construction of AI data centers, following in the footsteps of companies like SpaceX. This trend highlights the growing financial influence of Big Tech in infrastructure development.