Data Centers
Governors challenge PJM over data center grid impacts
Governors from 11 states served by PJM Interconnection have demanded more influence over the grid operator's decisions amid rising electricity costs driven by data centers. Led by Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro, they met in Philadelphia in late September and threatened potential withdrawal if changes are not made. The push highlights tensions between tech expansion and consumer affordability.
AMD unveils MI450-powered Helios racks for AI supercomputing
AMD has embraced a Meta-backed open rack standard with its new Helios AI super racks powered by MI450 chips. Oracle stands as the first major client, committing to 50,000 GPUs. The racks are projected to deliver 1.4 exaFLOPS of compute power for massive AI workloads.
Apple begins early shipment of AI servers from Houston factory
Apple has started shipping AI servers months ahead of schedule from a secret factory in Houston. This development could reshape the future of data centers. The move raises questions about performance compared to competitors like Nvidia.
China pursues underwater data centers for AI and green energy
China is advancing underwater data centers to harness ocean cooling for supercomputing. The initiative targets enhanced AI capabilities and sustainable energy practices. However, challenges in maintenance and hardware upgrades persist for these submerged systems.