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Visakhapatnam aims for 6GW AI data centre capacity by 2030 with major investments

Business·قبل 6 أيامملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Visakhapatnam aims for 6GW AI data centre capacity by 2030 with major investments

Visakhapatnam is set to build over 6GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030, backed by investments exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore from companies like Google and Reliance. The project includes new subsea cable connections to global data networks and state policies for renewable energy and water management, aiming to transform the city into a digital hub despite environmental concerns.

Economic Times

6 د قراءة

SK hynix Prepares for $28 Billion Wall Street Listing, Second Only to SpaceX

Business·9‏/7‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

SK hynix Prepares for $28 Billion Wall Street Listing, Second Only to SpaceX

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix is set to raise approximately $28 billion on Wall Street via ADRs, a sum surpassed only by SpaceX. The listing aims to improve valuation and fund new facilities amidst a booming AI memory market, despite cyclical industry risks.

Euronews Business

Cerebras Plans Major European AI Data Centre Expansion by 2027

تقنية·9‏/7‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Cerebras Plans Major European AI Data Centre Expansion by 2027

Cerebras, a US-based AI chip maker, announced plans to launch its first European data centre by the end of 2026, followed by rapid expansion across France and the Nordics by 2027. The initiative aims to boost AI computing capacity in Europe, addressing demand for local, low-latency infrastructure and offering an alternative to US and Asian compute capacity.

Euronews Business

2 د قراءة

Microsoft's $7.3 Billion AI Data Centre Faces Noise Lawsuit from Residents

Business·8‏/7‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Microsoft's $7.3 Billion AI Data Centre Faces Noise Lawsuit from Residents

Residents adjacent to Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging unreasonable noise pollution from diesel generators and HVAC systems. They claim the constant hum, described as a "freight train," causes property damage and affects sleep, while Microsoft states it is committed to being a good neighbor.

Times of India

US Heatwave Exposes Strain on Power Grid and Water Supplies Due to AI Data Centers

Energy·3‏/7‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

US Heatwave Exposes Strain on Power Grid and Water Supplies Due to AI Data Centers

A severe heatwave in the US is highlighting the immense strain on the nation's power grid and water supplies, largely due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers. These facilities consume vast amounts of electricity and water, prompting calls for increased oversight and moratoriums on construction.

7 د قراءة

Creatives demand assurances on copyright as AI data centre deal looms

سياسة·1‏/7‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Creatives demand assurances on copyright as AI data centre deal looms

Australian creatives are seeking assurances that the government will not weaken copyright laws in exchange for significant AI data centre investment. A proposal reportedly includes AI companies mining creative content for training models, with a fund for artists as compensation. Critics call it a 'dirty deal'.

Guardian World

4 د قراءة

AI-Driven Price Surge Spreads Across Semiconductor Supply Chain, Creating Bottlenecks

Business·30‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

AI-Driven Price Surge Spreads Across Semiconductor Supply Chain, Creating Bottlenecks

AI demand is causing price increases in the semiconductor supply chain, extending beyond GPUs and memory chips to upstream materials and manufacturing inputs, creating new bottlenecks for global AI infrastructure. Japan's Murata Manufacturing will raise prices for AI server components by 10-40% from July.

1 د قراءة

Oracle Conducts Second Round of Layoffs in Romania, Affecting Around 500 Employees

Business·27‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Oracle Conducts Second Round of Layoffs in Romania, Affecting Around 500 Employees

Oracle has initiated a second wave of layoffs in Romania, impacting approximately 500 employees starting June 25. This follows a similar round in late 2025 and is part of a broader AI-driven restructuring, affecting various departments including OCI, Database Technologies, and Health & Analytics.

Times of India

40 Mayors Sign Landmark Pact to Regulate AI Data Centers

سياسة·23‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

40 Mayors Sign Landmark Pact to Regulate AI Data Centers

Forty mayors globally have signed a pact setting conditions for AI data centers, addressing concerns over power grid strain, water depletion, and housing shortages. Launched by C40 Cities, the agreement promotes clean energy, responsible site selection, and community benefits.

Euronews News

Apple Product Prices to Rise Due to AI Chip Demand, Says Tim Cook

Business·18‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Apple Product Prices to Rise Due to AI Chip Demand, Says Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that price increases for Apple products are unavoidable due to soaring demand for AI memory chips. He cited supply chain issues and rising component costs, comparing the situation to a "hundred-year flood."

2 د قراءة

US Government Intervenes in xAI Data Centre Legal Dispute, Citing National Security

سياسة·17‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

US Government Intervenes in xAI Data Centre Legal Dispute, Citing National Security

The US Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that blocking a power project for its Memphis data centre threatens national security. The NAACP sued xAI for alleged illegal operation of natural gas turbines without permits, potentially harming residents. The government claims citizen lawsuits undermine national security and executive authority.

US Government Intervenes in xAI Data Centre Lawsuit, Citing National Security

سياسة·17‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

US Government Intervenes in xAI Data Centre Lawsuit, Citing National Security

The US Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that blocking its Mississippi data centre project threatens national security. The NAACP sued xAI over alleged illegal operation of gas turbines and environmental pollution.

Hong Kong and SenseTime Partner to Build AI Data Centre by 2030

تقنية·16‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Hong Kong and SenseTime Partner to Build AI Data Centre by 2030

Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) and AI firm SenseTime are collaborating to establish a local AI data centre by 2030. The facility aims to support AI industrialization and will reach 40,000 petaflops of computing power by the target year, with phase one completion expected by year-end.

1 د قراءة

AI data centres are creating 'data heat islands', study finds

تقنية·11‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

AI data centres are creating 'data heat islands', study finds

AI hyperscalers are causing land surface temperatures around their data centers to rise by an average of 2C, creating 'data heat islands'. This phenomenon affects over 340 million people within 10km of these facilities, raising concerns about community welfare and environmental sustainability.

SoftBank to Invest €75 Billion in French AI Data Centres

تقنية·1‏/6‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

SoftBank to Invest €75 Billion in French AI Data Centres

SoftBank plans a €75 billion investment in 5 GW of AI data centre capacity in France, with initial €45 billion by 2031 for 3.1 GW in Hauts-de-France. The project aims to support AI demand and create thousands of jobs.

Euronews Business

China Launches World's First Commercial Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater AI Data Centre

تقنية·21‏/5‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

China Launches World's First Commercial Offshore Wind-Powered Underwater AI Data Centre

China has launched the first commercial offshore wind-powered underwater AI data centre near Shanghai. The facility uses nearly 2,000 servers and seawater cooling, powered by offshore wind turbines, aiming for high energy efficiency and reduced land/water use.

Beijing pushes AI data centres to adopt green energy under action plan

Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...

Google Breaks Ground on $15 Billion AI Data Centre Hub in Visakhapatnam

تقنية·29‏/4‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Google Breaks Ground on $15 Billion AI Data Centre Hub in Visakhapatnam

Google has begun construction on a $15 billion AI data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — one of the largest foreign direct investments in India's digital infrastructure. The project, led by Google Cloud in partnership with Adani Group and Bharti Airtel, will deliver 1 gigawatt of data centre capacity, subsea cable connectivity, fibre networks and clean energy infrastructure. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged companies to manufacture servers in India and focus on sustainability.

Economic Times

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China Develops World’s First Truck-Mounted 10-MW Nuclear Reactor Prototype

تقنية·28‏/4‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

China Develops World’s First Truck-Mounted 10-MW Nuclear Reactor Prototype

China has developed the world’s first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit, a truck-transportable reactor capable of powering a medium-sized AI data centre. The prototype, developed by the Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, offers decades of operational lifespan without recharging and can provide power for remote regions, islands, ships, space systems, and emergency backup.

China targets greener AI data centres, heavy industry in push to meet 2030 climate goals

China has released new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions across strategic sectors – including energy-intensive data centres – as Beijing pushes to secure its 2030 climate targets amid volatile energy prices triggered by the US-Israeli war in Iran. The 18-point document, issued by the ruling Communist Party’s powerful Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, called on heavy industries – including steel, non-ferrous metals and chemicals – to boost energy efficiency and...