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Technology Justice Department Backs xAI in NAACP Lawsuit Over Data Center Pollution, Citing National Security
The U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Mississippi are asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI. The NAACP alleges xAI operated 27 gas turbines without permits at its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis, later revealed to be 57 turbines. The DOJ argues that stopping the turbines threatens national security because xAI's Grok AI model supports military operations, including in the Iran War.
Green AI Carbon Optimizer Recommends Carbon-Efficient Training Locations and Forecasts Global AI Energy Demand
The Green AI Carbon Optimizer, presented in a new arXiv paper, offers two tools: a carbon-aware cloud region recommender for AI training and a power-law forecasting pipeline for global AI energy demand. By combining grid carbon intensity, renewable share, and PUE across 100+ regions, optimal region selection can reduce emissions by 97.2% versus the worst region. The forecasting model, based on 26 anchor models, projects 2030 AI energy demand between 7 TWh and 1,436 TWh depending on scenario assumptions.
Technology US Government Quietly Lets Federal Data Center Regulation Expire Without Replacement
The US government plans to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire this fall without a replacement, according to WIRED sources. The rule sets standards for federal data center usage and operations, and its expiration comes amid surging demand for data centers to power AI. Neither Congress nor the Trump administration has a plan to extend or replace the regulation, worrying current and former government workers.
Technology Amazon signs multibillion-dollar deal with Corning for next-gen data center fiber optic cables
Amazon announced a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning to supply fiber optic cables and networking components for its data centers, driven by AI demand. The deal is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs in addition to 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities. AWS CEO Matt Garman emphasized the investment in American manufacturing and workforce training.
Technology Crusoe Pauses Wyoming Data Center After Google Backs Out
Crusoe has paused development of a massive 1.8GW data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, after key customer Google raised concerns about cost and construction time. The project may proceed without Crusoe as Black Hills Corp moves forward, and Crusoe's interest in the site is likely to be bought out by development partners.
Technology Nashville Zoo Opposes AI Data Center Development
The Nashville Zoo is leading a protest against a proposed 69,000-square-foot AI data center due to concerns over animal welfare and environmental impact. The zoo's petition has garnered 375,000 signatures, highlighting widespread community opposition.
Technology Data Center Boom Pressures Construction to Digitize
The rapid expansion of data centers is pushing the construction industry to embrace digital transformation. With labor shortages and rising material costs, technology adoption in preconstruction phases is crucial to meet demand.
Technology AirTrunk's $30bn India Data Centre Investment Boosts AI Growth
AirTrunk has announced a $30 billion investment to develop 5GW of data centre capacity in India by 2030. This move positions India as a key player in global AI and cloud infrastructure, supported by government initiatives and a skilled workforce.