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Rural residents and officials stand near proposed data center facility.

AI Companies Exploit Local Opposition to Data Centers

This year, US companies are pouring a staggering $750 billion into data center infrastructure, sparking a heated debate: are these centers a legitimate target for public resistance to AI, or just a convenient scapegoat for a more complex issue of wealth and power concentration?

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US Army base with mix of infrastructure and natural surroundings, featuring a data center site and nearby community.

US Army Explores Public-Private Partnerships for Data Center Upgrades

The US Army is seeking innovative partnerships with private industry to upgrade its data centers, with a focus on community engagement and mutually beneficial solutions. The Army has narrowed down over 200 proposals to around 120, with four key installations - Fort Bliss, Dugway Proving Ground, Fort Hood, and Fort Bragg - being considered for new data center builds.

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Technicians inspect rows of server racks in a large, brightly-lit data center interior.

China's Overbuilt AI Power Fails to Translate to Computing Edge

China's massive investments in AI and computing power haven't quite paid off, leaving experts wondering if it's time to reassess the country's approach. Despite lofty targets and impressive-sounding growth rates, the results just aren't adding up.

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Rows of computer servers and storage racks in a brightly-lit data center interior.

Data Centers Emerge as Prime Targets in Cyber Warfare

In today's digital age, data centers have become a high-stakes battleground in cyber warfare, with modern economies, militaries, and corporations relying heavily on digital infrastructure to stay competitive and operational. A recent attack in the Middle East that took out cloud data centers served as a wake-up call, highlighting a critical vulnerability that could have far-reaching consequences.

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Large data center interior with rows of computer servers and technicians in the background under bright daylight.

US Weighs Critical Infrastructure Status for Data Centers

Protecting data centers is a must, and considering them part of the country's critical infrastructure is a crucial step towards achieving that goal. This idea was recently discussed at a House Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing, where lawmakers and industry experts explored the possibility of designating data centers as a standalone critical infrastructure sector.

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