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Crusoe Energy Drops $1.25 Billion Plan to Use Boom Supersonic Turbines for AI Data CentersResearch
Crusoe Energy Drops $1.25 Billion Plan to Use Boom Supersonic Turbines for AI Data Centers

Crusoe Energy has paused its $1.25 billion plan to use Boom Supersonic's turbine technology for AI data center power, signaling a shift in strategy.

Sep 26, 20263m read
Human Error Remains the Leading Cybersecurity Threat to Energy InfrastructureBig Tech
Human Error Remains the Leading Cybersecurity Threat to Energy Infrastructure

Despite fears about AI, human error remains the biggest cybersecurity threat to vital energy systems vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Sep 20, 20263m read
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing GoalsStartups
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing Goals

Data centers’ growing energy use is raising electricity costs in the Rust Belt, challenging efforts to revive American manufacturing under the "Made in America" plan.

Jul 8, 20262m read
Lake Tahoe Residents Face Power Struggles as Energy Prioritized for Nevada Data CentersHow It Works
Lake Tahoe Residents Face Power Struggles as Energy Prioritized for Nevada Data Centers

Lake Tahoe residents struggle with power shortages as energy providers prioritize Nevada’s data centers over the town’s needs.

May 14, 20262m read
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy NeedsHow It Works
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy Needs

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Jun 10, 20262m read
Crusoe Energy Secures $3 Billion Funding Boost Following Major Contract WinBig Tech
Crusoe Energy Secures $3 Billion Funding Boost Following Major Contract Win

Crusoe Energy raises $3B at $30B valuation after securing a $13B contract with Jane Street, highlighting sustainable data center growth.

Sep 4, 20263m read
Elon Musk Shifts Focus From Solar Power to Natural Gas and Space TechnologyAI Tools
Elon Musk Shifts Focus From Solar Power to Natural Gas and Space Technology

Elon Musk is shifting from solar power to natural gas and space-based data centers, marking a surprising change in his clean energy vision.

May 24, 20262m read
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental ConcernsPolicy & Society
Elon Musk’s Newfoundry Aims to Fast-Track Gas Turbine Production Amid Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk’s new SpaceX foundry aims to speed up gas turbine production by 18 months, raising questions about environmental impacts.

Aug 31, 20263m read
Amazon’s Texas Data Center Proposal Raises Concerns Over Potential Climate ImpactAI Tools
Amazon’s Texas Data Center Proposal Raises Concerns Over Potential Climate Impact

Amazon’s Texas data center plan includes a power plant that could become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Aug 9, 20263m read
Amazon’s $1 Billion Data Center Initiative Faces Criticism Over Environmental ImpactPolicy & Society
Amazon’s $1 Billion Data Center Initiative Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact

Amazon’s $1 billion data center initiative wins praise for ending NDAs but faces criticism over its approach to environmental impact.

Oct 3, 20264m read
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center MoratoriumsStartups
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center Moratoriums

As data center moratoriums spread, the AI industry debates whether greater transparency—by easing NDAs—can ease public concerns and foster trust.

Oct 12, 20263m read
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community ConcernsHow It Works
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community Concerns

San Antonio’s data centers have grown into massive hyperscale hubs, raising new challenges around traffic, noise, and community impact.

Oct 2, 20264m read
Vantora Raises $100 Million to Build AI-Powered Startups for IndustryAI Tools
Vantora Raises $100 Million to Build AI-Powered Startups for Industry

Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, raised $100M to launch AI-driven startups focused on transforming industrial operations with physical AI technology.

Sep 19, 20263m read
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental ConcernsResearch
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental Concerns

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

Sep 17, 20263m read
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market ChallengesStartups
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market Challenges

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

Aug 10, 20263m read
SoftBank Plans Massive €75 Billion Investment to Expand French Data CentersResearch
SoftBank Plans Massive €75 Billion Investment to Expand French Data Centers

SoftBank plans to invest €75 billion to build data centers in France, adding 5 gigawatts of new capacity to boost digital infrastructure.

Jun 1, 20262m read
Cerebras CEO Envisions a Future with AI Assistants in Every HomeHow It Works
Cerebras CEO Envisions a Future with AI Assistants in Every Home

Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts personal AI assistants will soon be as common in homes as everyday appliances.

Oct 14, 20263m read
TypeSafe’s AI Model Jev Valued at $7.5 Billion Shortly After LaunchAI Tools
TypeSafe’s AI Model Jev Valued at $7.5 Billion Shortly After Launch

TypeSafe's AI model Jev reaches a $7.5B valuation weeks after launch, promising faster results with fewer tokens than traditional models.

Oct 10, 20263m read
Microsoft Unveils AI-Enhanced Hardware and Windows Updates to Boost Desktop IntelligenceHow It Works
Microsoft Unveils AI-Enhanced Hardware and Windows Updates to Boost Desktop Intelligence

Microsoft introduces AI-optimized hardware and Windows updates aimed at bringing smarter, faster AI capabilities directly to desktop users.

Oct 8, 20263m read
Lambda Secures $4 Billion Funding Round at $14.5 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO PlansPolicy & Society
Lambda Secures $4 Billion Funding Round at $14.5 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO Plans

Lambda is raising $4 billion at a $14.5 billion valuation, preparing for a 2027 IPO with backing from Coatue and Blackstone.

Oct 7, 20263m read
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price IncreaseStartups
Last Chance to Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Ahead of Price Increase

Five days remain to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets before prices rise on September 25.

Sep 22, 20264m read
Crusoe Secures $3.9 Billion to Expand Data Centers and Develop Modular AI FacilitiesBig Tech
Crusoe Secures $3.9 Billion to Expand Data Centers and Develop Modular AI Facilities

Crusoe raises $3.9B, reaching a $30.9B valuation, to expand data centers and launch modular AI-focused facilities.

Sep 18, 20263m read
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi MarketStartups
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi Market

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Humanoid Robots Push Limits in Global Competitions Amid New ChallengesBig Tech
Humanoid Robots Push Limits in Global Competitions Amid New Challenges

Humanoid robots break speed records and face challenges like overheating as they race, highlighting the gap between spectacle and household utility.

Aug 26, 20263m read
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Launch Robotic Factory to Revolutionize Steel ManufacturingStartups
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Launch Robotic Factory to Revolutionize Steel Manufacturing

Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory that blends automation and human oversight to reshape steel parts manufacturing.

Aug 18, 20263m read
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of AmbitionHow It Works
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of Ambition

Top tech entrepreneurs are ramping up efforts again, spurred by AI's promise and the drive to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jul 14, 20263m read
Google’s New Smart Speaker Looks Great but AI Gemini Needs More TimePolicy & Society
Google’s New Smart Speaker Looks Great but AI Gemini Needs More Time

Google’s new smart speaker impresses with design but its AI assistant Gemini isn’t quite ready yet for prime time.

Jul 1, 20262m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI BoomBig Tech
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom

Apple is raising prices on popular devices due to the growing costs of supporting AI technology, affecting laptops, tablets, and smart speakers.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running HotterAI Tools
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running Hotter

Nvidia’s new AI data center design uses liquid cooling and runs hotter to slash water use, aiming for greener, more efficient technology.

Jun 23, 20262m read
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the EnvironmentStartups
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the Environment

Erin Brockovich is challenging the secrecy of data centers to promote environmental transparency and sustainability.

Jun 1, 20262m read