A collection of tech news highlights including concerns over AI extremism, OpenAI's IPO filing, Pentagon's phone tracking issues, Meta's face recognition code, and labor department DEI directives.
A Pentagon official stated in a sworn affidavit that the Trump administration used Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot to launch over 2,000 missiles at targets in Iran within 96 hours. This admission comes amid a lawsuit alleging xAI data centers illegally pollute Black communities and highlights concerns over AI in warfare.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is crucial for national security and that the NAACP's challenge to its data center's power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
Bitcoin miner IREN has acquired Spanish data center developer Nostrum Group, adding 490 MW of power and a development pipeline in Spain. This move expands IREN's global power portfolio to 5 GW and supports its strategic pivot towards AI cloud services, seeking more predictable revenue streams.
Nvidia is reportedly planning a $20 billion bond sale to fund AI investments and refinance debt. This move highlights strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure and benefits Bitcoin miners diversifying into AI hosting.
Chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly planning a $20 billion bond offering to fund AI investments and refinance debt. This move highlights strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure and benefits Bitcoin miners diversifying into AI hosting.
The US is in advanced talks with five companies to convert surplus plutonium into fuel for new nuclear reactors, driven by rising power demands from data centers. While companies see economic viability and an alternative to disposal, experts raise concerns over high security costs and terrorism risks associated with the dangerous material.
The US government is reportedly planning to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire without a replacement, signaling a hands-off approach to data center oversight amid public backlash and growing AI demand. This move could reduce transparency and energy efficiency standards for federal data centers.
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Data centers in Ireland are consuming vast amounts of electricity, exceeding that of all urban homes and contributing to soaring household costs. This growth, fueled by AI, is raising environmental concerns and serving as a cautionary tale for other nations.
A massive $165 billion data center, Project Jupiter, is planned for New Mexico, promising jobs and investment but raising concerns among locals and farmers about water usage amid a severe drought. Tenants Oracle and OpenAI plan to use recycled non-potable water, but transparency and long-term impact remain debated.
Sam Altman (OpenAI) e Dario Amodei (Anthropic) disputam a liderança em Wall Street com seus respectivos IAs, ChatGPT e Claude. A Anthropic, com foco corporativo e avaliada em US$ 965 bi, parece ter vantagem sobre a OpenAI (US$ 852 bi), apesar desta última dominar o mercado consumidor.
Data Center Watch reported a record 75 projects worth $130 billion were blocked or delayed nationwide in Q1 2026. This "structural shift" is attributed to communities adopting an "opposition playbook," legislative uncertainty, and a surge in active opposition groups. Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom highlights the growing political power felt by citizens organizing against these projects.
Right-wing US officials and investors claim China funds anti-data center protests, citing OpenAI's report on Chinese-origin accounts spreading anti-data center messages. Experts are skeptical, suggesting foreign interference amplifies existing US tensions over data centers and AI.
While AI data centers' water usage is a fraction of national totals, individual facilities can strain local supplies. Amazon reported 2.5 billion gallons globally in 2025, far less than US lawns or almond orchards. However, a Meta data center in Georgia uses 10% of its county's water, and many US data centers are in water-scarce areas.
Elon Musk envisage d'envoyer des data centers en orbite pour alimenter l'IA, exploitant la lumière solaire continue pour résoudre les problèmes d'alimentation électrique.
Eaton is combining its Mobility business with auto parts maker Dana in a $5.1 billion deal. This move aims to create a leaner company, shedding a slower-growing unit to focus on higher-margin electrical and aerospace businesses, particularly those supporting the AI data center boom.
OpenAI has banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts originating from China that were used for covert influence campaigns targeting US tech and policy debates. The campaigns aimed to manipulate discussions on AI data centers and US tariffs, but generated little authentic engagement.
Siemens Energy is experiencing strong demand for its gas turbines, driven by the high energy needs of AI data centers. Despite market nervousness about data center business models, the company has seen no significant cancellations and notes customers are eager for faster delivery.
Rio de Janeiro announced a $550 million investment to develop Rio AI City, aiming to become a global AI hub. The project, led by Elea Data Centers and supported by I Squared Capital, plans a large data center complex in the Olympic Park area, creating over 10,000 jobs and reaching 3 GW of energy capacity by 2032.
China has launched the world's first wind-powered underwater data center, utilizing seawater for natural cooling. This innovation addresses the significant water usage issues faced by major data center operators like Google and Microsoft.
South Korea's Presidential Office Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom proposed 'Project Trinity' to make Korea a key AI hub by integrating semiconductors, data centers, and physical AI into a circular structure. He emphasized Korea's unique strengths in manufacturing and semiconductor supply chains to capitalize on global shifts.
A Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro anunciou um investimento de US$ 550 milhões para o projeto Rio AI City, que visa transformar a capital fluminense em um polo global de inteligência artificial até 2032. O complexo de data centers prevê alta demanda energética e a geração de mais de 10 mil empregos qualificados.
OpenAI's report details two Chinese-backed influence campaigns using ChatGPT to sway US opinions on AI data centers and US policies. The campaigns, targeting both Americans and Chinese diaspora, failed to gain significant traction but highlight attempts to covertly influence online debates.
