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The Fight for Appalachia: From Coal Ruins to AI Wars: Why West Virginia Residents Are Fighting Back
In a bid to attract tech firms, West Virginia recently passed groundbreaking legislation encouraging the use of natural gas and coal to power artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. But what seemed like a step toward economic progress has ignited a firestorm of local resistance, with residents in Tucker County determined to protect their environment, communities, and way of life.

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1 day ago


Big Trouble for META’s Big AI Plans? Trouble Brewing in Big Tech???
META’s AI Delays Raise Red Flags for the AI Industry

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May 16


The True Cost of the AI Revolution: Data Centers' Impact on Rural Communities
The U.S. is projected to invest over $1 trillion in data centers in the coming years, and data centers are expected to account for 12% of total U.S. electricity usage.

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May 1


X's Super-App Vision: Can Global Power Grids Keep Up?
Is Musk's X a copy of China's WeChat? (we asked Grok)!

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Apr 18


Bill Gates’ Terra Power and HD Hyundai Join Forces for Commercial Rollout of Advanced Nuclear Energy
TerraPower and HD Hyundai announced a strategic collaboration to expand the global nuclear manufacturing supply chain for data centers

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Apr 3


Quantum Computing and the Looming Energy Crisis: A Call for Strategic Action
As the world approaches the quantum computing revolution, a critical challenge looms large: energy supply.

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Mar 21


AI Data Centers: High-Tech Infrastructure, Low Job Impact
Politicians and business leaders often promote AI data centers as major job creators, but are they?

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Mar 13


Apple's $500 Billion U.S. AI/Data Center Investment: A Bold Move with Big Questions
Apple's investment and TSMC partnership aim to position the company as a leader in the AI race, competing with OpenAI, Google & Microsoft.

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Feb 27


The Battle for OpenAI: Musk's Bid and the Microsoft Partnership
How would Elon Musk's potential $97.4B acquisition of OpenAI's nonprofit arm affect Microsoft's interests, given its $13B investment?

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Feb 11


Data Centers Are Popping Up Everywhere, Yet Some Are Saying "Not Here"
U.S. communities and politicians are pushing back against data centers

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Jan 7


The Chip Industry's Evolving Landscape (& Its Impact on Data Centers)
Chips are crucial to the data center industry, enabling the processing, storage, and transmission of vast amounts of data.

Platocom
Dec 19, 2024


ChatGPT vs. Climate: How Much Energy Does AI Use?
AI-powered chatbot can consume up to 10 times more energy than a typical Google search. Can we sustain this consumption on the current grid?

Platocom
Dec 15, 2024


Kenya: Transforming Energy-Electrical Power Systems and Powering Data Centers
Kenya's data center market is rapidly growing, attracting US companies and investors.

Platocom
Dec 2, 2024


Powering the Future: Why Data Centers Are Embracing Nuclear Energy
The data center industry's growing demand for sustainable and reliable energy sources has led to increased interest in nuclear power

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Nov 20, 2024


Google to Buy Nuclear Power for AI Data Centers in ‘World First’ Deal
Google's plan to buy nuclear power from Kairos Power is a pivotal step toward its 2030 goal of 24/7 carbon-free operations.

Platocom
Oct 17, 2024


Why Data Center Owners in the US Turn To Nuclear As a Potential Electricity Source
Tech giants like Microsoft consume massive energy, but they can lead by ensuring their power comes from carbon-free sources.

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Oct 3, 2024


AI’s Power Grab Explained: Our Digital Lives Depend on Data Centers, and AI is pushing the Power Grid.
AI’s Power Grab Explained: Our Digital Lives Depend on Data Centers

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Sep 18, 2024


AI, Nuclear Power, Data Centers and Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the AI industry (and data centers) are driving a resurgence in nuclear power, partly to meet their massive energy demands.

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Aug 2, 2024


AI, Offshore Wind, Job Augmentation and Google in The UK
We explore the complex relationship between AI, energy consumption, and job dynamics, with a spotlight on Google's initiatives.

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Jul 25, 2024


The Energy Dilemma: Can AI, Cloud Storage & Cloud Computing Coexist Sustainably?
As AI and cloud tech evolve, they reshape industries but pose challenges in energy use, sustainability, and economic impact, needing careful

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Jul 18, 2024
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