A 2,000-acre plot of Arizona desert is set to become a massive AI data center, backed by Chamath Palihapitiya. The project is a flashpoint in the growing conflict between tech’s physical needs and local communities across the U.S.
The AI spending frenzy is going global, with India as the latest battleground. Meanwhile, Nvidia is quietly absorbing key talent from AI chip rival Groq.
Security researchers warn that hackers are exploiting a legitimate Microsoft authentication feature to bypass MFA and hijack enterprise accounts. The attack tricks users into entering a code on Microsoft’s real website, making it extremely hard to detect.
A Japanese company, Datasection, has become a critical conduit for Chinese tech giant Tencent to access advanced Nvidia AI chips. With over $1.2 billion in contracts, this deal highlights the complex, global workarounds emerging from US export controls.
A new analysis argues that using cloud-based AI assistants like ChatGPT or Gemini means surrendering control of your personal data. Every prompt becomes fuel for training, and security flaws are inevitable. The solution? Run your own AI model at home.
Google is teaming up with developer ReNew Energy to build a 150MW solar project in Rajasthan, India. The tech giant will receive the environmental attribute certificates (EACs) from the plant, scheduled for 2026, to apply toward its Scope 3 carbon footprint.
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to major tech and data center firms, demanding transparency on their energy impact. They cite reports of local electricity bills rising up to 267% in five years in areas with heavy data center buildout. The compani
Accenture is moving to acquire a controlling 65% interest in U.S.-based AI data center engineering firm DLB Associates. The deal aims to extend Accenture’s end-to-end capabilities for clients building AI infrastructure.
Cloudflare, the infrastructure giant used by six billion people monthly, is now at the center of a fight over AI and content. CEO Matthew Prince, who owns a local newspaper, is letting publishers block AI crawlers unless companies like Google and OpenAI pay for access.
AtlasEdge is selling a portfolio of nine data centers across Europe to Spanish operator Templus. The deal, set to close in the first half of 2026, marks a strategic shift for AtlasEdge and Templus’ first move outside Spain.
