Extinction Rebellion activists vandalized a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam with corrosive balloons, protesting AI's environmental impact and resource consumption. This action highlights increasing public backlash against data centers, which also face lawsuits and land disputes in the United States.
Empery Digital's shares rose after selling 1,400 Bitcoin for $87.1 million to fund an AI data center project and repay debt. The move signals a shift as investor confidence in Bitcoin treasury strategies wanes.
AI data centers face growing opposition due to energy consumption, environmental concerns, and rising costs. Protests have delayed numerous projects, while political debates and new legislation aim to regulate their buildout.
Empery Digital's shares rose after the company sold nearly half its Bitcoin holdings for $87.1 million to fund an AI data center project and repay debt. The move suggests a shift in investor confidence from Bitcoin treasury strategies to AI.
Empery Digital's shares rose after selling 1,400 Bitcoin for $87.1 million to fund a 25% stake in an AI data center venture and repay debt. The sale reduced holdings by 48%, with investors viewing the move favorably amid fading confidence in Bitcoin treasury strategies.
Sunrun is launching a pilot program to place AI compute nodes in customers' homes with solar and battery storage. Customers will be compensated, and Sunrun will sell the distributed compute power to AI companies, offering an alternative to traditional data centers facing public opposition.
TeraWulf is reportedly seeking $3.5 billion in debt financing led by Morgan Stanley to expand its Kentucky data center campus, leased by AI firm Anthropic. This move highlights growing funding opportunities for data center operators driven by AI demand.
Ten US states are identified as having the best infrastructure to host the AI revolution, considering factors like abundant and inexpensive electricity, water supply, and shovel-ready sites. Tennessee, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Michigan, New York, Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, and Illinois are highlighted for their preparedness.
Pegasus executive Uzzaman reveals SpaceX's next venture: AI data centers in space. Utilizing high-performance solar power on satellites, SpaceX aims to overcome data center limitations like power and water scarcity. This plan leverages SpaceX's satellite constellation expertise, similar to Starlink, to create a massive AI computer.
AI-driven data centers are significantly increasing electricity costs for American households and local governments. Henrico County, Virginia, is facing a 25% rate hike, prompting conservation efforts. Residents also report doubled bills, highlighting the growing strain.
US electricity demand is projected to rise significantly by 2027, driven by AI data centers and crypto operations. Bitcoin miners, now categorized alongside AI facilities, face a critical test of their ability to provide flexible load and curtailment services to stabilize the grid, especially during peak demand and scarcity pricing events.
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.
South Korea's Taihan Cable & Solution has won a 45 billion won ($30 million) turnkey contract to supply a 330kV high-voltage cable system for an AI data center in Australia, operator Transgrid announced.
AI data centers are significantly increasing electricity prices for households in America, with Henrico County, Virginia, experiencing a 25% rate hike for government facilities. Residents are also facing higher bills, with concerns about water use and noise from the growing number of data centers.
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf secured a 20-year lease with Anthropic for a 401 MW AI data center campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, projected to generate $19 billion in revenue. Concurrently, it sold its 50.1% stake in the Abernathy Joint Venture for a premium, leading to a significant surge in TeraWulf's stock and other Bitcoin mining firms.
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf signed a 20-year, $19 billion AI data center lease with Anthropic for its Hawesville, Kentucky site, with initial operations expected in late 2027. The company also sold its majority stake in a Texas AI data center joint venture to reinvest in wholly-owned projects.
AI company Anthropic has signed a 20-year lease for a 400-megawatt data center in Hawesville, Kentucky, operated by TeraWulf. The deal is expected to generate $19 billion in revenue and boost TeraWulf's stock, which has already risen over 80% this year.
AI's massive energy needs are driving a search for power sources beyond renewables. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), produced from cow manure, is emerging as a surprising solution, offering reliable, dispatchable electricity while reducing agricultural methane emissions.
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.
Google's electricity usage increased by 37% in 2025, driven by AI data center expansion, marking its largest annual rise. Despite this, the tech giant reported a 2% reduction in operational carbon emissions through clean energy purchases, though total ambition-based emissions rose 18% due to supply chain factors.
Brookfield Asset Management CEO Connor Teskey announced plans to bring AI data centers to London's Canary Wharf, identifying AI infrastructure as the firm's largest investment theme. Brookfield, a co-owner of Canary Wharf, sees significant AI opportunity in the UK and Europe.
Equinix e A2A hanno avviato una collaborazione industriale a Milano per recuperare il calore generato dai data center di Equinix a Settimo Milanese e integrarlo nella rete di teleriscaldamento cittadina, un'iniziativa di economia circolare che valorizzerà l'energia termica.
Nvidia introduces a liquid cooling architecture for AI data centers to improve efficiency and reduce energy and water consumption. While a significant engineering advance, experts note it doesn't address AI's broader water footprint from manufacturing and electricity generation.
US home battery installations hit a record 673 megawatts in Q1 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs. This trend enhances grid flexibility and could power AI data centers, with California and Hawaii leading installations.
