Data Centers

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Futuristic data center with skyscrapers in the background, symbolizing Uttar Pradesh's economic growth and digital transformation.
Startups

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.

Marcus Havel·July 8, 2026
A vast, futuristic data center complex with glowing servers and engineers monitoring AI data streams, representing the infrastructure for the AI boom.
Funding

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.

Marcus Havel·July 3, 2026
A futuristic orbital data center orbiting Earth, symbolizing the potential and challenges of Elon Musk's ambitious AI infrastructure plans.
Startups

Elon Musk's orbital data center feasibility faces scrutiny

In 2025, xAI's $3 million in local tax revenue represented a mere 0.

Marcus Havel·June 28, 2026
Abstract visualization of artificial intelligence symbolizing national sovereignty, with glowing data streams and subtle national flag elements, representing global AI competition.
Industry Trends

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.

Olivia Hartwell·June 25, 2026
Erin Brockovich's new community map highlights the growing public concern and backlash against the secrecy and environmental impact of AI data centers.
Startups

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.

Marcus Havel·June 1, 2026
Vast, futuristic AI data center complex in France, symbolizing SoftBank's massive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Startups

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 .

Marcus Havel·May 31, 2026
Elon Musk's xAI data center powered by large natural gas turbines, showcasing the immediate energy needs of advanced AI infrastructure.
Startups

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.

Marcus Havel·May 23, 2026
Futuristic data center with glowing servers and a stock ticker showing Marvell Technology's rising share price, symbolizing strong market performance.
Markets

Marvell Technology surges on data center demand, analyst upgrades

Marvell Technology shares surged 8.

Olivia Hartwell·May 15, 2026
A close-up, futuristic image of a server rack with integrated co-packaged optics, showing light trails representing data flow and advanced AI processing.
Strategy

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.

Priya Sen·April 7, 2026