Data Centers
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.
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.
Governors challenge PJM over data center grid impacts
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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.
Michigan township residents seek to block data center via ballot
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Residents of Augusta Charter Township, Michigan, have gathered signatures for a 2026 ballot initiative to overturn a rezoning approval for a proposed data center on 822 acres of farmland. The effort pits local opponents concerned about noise, pollution, and utility costs against township officials eyeing millions in tax revenue. The grassroots campaign highlights growing national resistance to such facilities amid environmental concerns.