Data Centers
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UP Approves Data Centre & Startup Policies for Growth
Uttar Pradesh has set a staggering target to attract over ₹2 lakh crore in data center investments and add 2 Gigawatts of capacity, signaling an aggressive pivot towards a digital economy.

Andreessen Horowitz leads $2B funding for AI data center firm Switch
Data center operator Switch, a physical infrastructure firm, just secured a $2 billion private funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.

Elon Musk's orbital data center feasibility faces scrutiny
In 2025, xAI's $3 million in local tax revenue represented a mere 0.

What Are Sovereign AI Initiatives and Why Do They Matter for 2026?
The United States and China together control more than 90 per cent of global AI data-centre capacity, a concentration that fuels a worldwide drive for national self-reliance.

Erin Brockovich Tackles Data Center Secrecy With New Community Map
In just one month, environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues from communities across the country.

SoftBank plans billions for French AI data centers
SoftBank Group plans to pour up to €75 billion into France, aiming to build 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .

Elon Musk's xAI Uses Natural Gas as Stopgap, Not a Full Shift
Elon Musk's xAI is powering its data centers with dozens of unregulated natural gas turbines.

Marvell Technology surges on data center demand, analyst upgrades
Marvell Technology shares surged 8.

What Is Co-Packaged Optics and How Will It Power AI Infrastructure?
As AI models grow, data center networking faces immense energy demands and bandwidth bottlenecks. Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) emerges as a key solution, integrating optical components directly with processing chips for superior efficiency and scalability.