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'Clearly, People Hate Data Centers': Altman Concedes the Backlash

'Clearly, People Hate Data Centers': Altman Concedes the Backlash

Seven in ten Americans oppose one being built near them. At least 48 projects worth $156bn have already been blocked or stalled.

How Much of a Problem Is AI's Water Use, Really?

Technology6h ago

How Much of a Problem Is AI's Water Use, Really?

Protest signs from Texas to Arizona say one thing. The published data says something harder to summarise.

Ohio Gets the 'World's Largest Data Centre', and Isn't Sure How to Feel

Technology1d ago

Ohio Gets the 'World's Largest Data Centre', and Isn't Sure How to Feel

OpenAI, Nvidia and Japanese investors will spend $500bn on 8GW of compute in the Appalachian foothills. Locally, the mood is mixed.

The AI Gold Rush Is Pulling Miners Away From Bitcoin for Good

The AI Gold Rush Is Pulling Miners Away From Bitcoin for Good

Riot signed a $9bn, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic. Once the warehouses switch, the change is expensive to undo.

Brick Lane Fought a Data Centre and Lost

Brick Lane Fought a Data Centre and Lost

The council would have refused it. The secretary of state approved it anyway — and the site earmarked for 800 homes will deliver 44.