米国の企業が、波力発電を利用してAIコンピューティングの需要を処理する自律型海洋プラットフォームを開発した。Panthalassaは先週、このプロジェクトのために1億4000万ドルの資金を調達したと発表した。
オレゴン州に拠点を置く同社は、ゴルフのティーの上にボールが乗ったような形状の、高さ85メートルの構造物を建設している。これらのプラットフォームは公海まで自力で移動し、そこで波力によってタービンを駆動させ、電力網との接続や排出ガスを伴わずにグラフィックス・プロセッシング・ユニット（GPU）と衛星通信リンクを稼働させる。
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On March 4, 2026, leading tech firms including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI signed the non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge at the White House, committing to fund new power generation and infrastructure for AI data centers to shield consumers from rising electricity bills. President Trump hailed it as a 'historic win,' but critics question its enforceability amid growing environmental and economic concerns.
A Wired article explores the idea of launching AI data centers into orbit to mitigate their environmental impact. It highlights the rapid growth of these facilities amid the AI boom and their massive energy consumption. The proposal aims to address rising electricity demands and associated global warming.
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Nearly half of planned US data centers for this year risk delays or cancellation due to import issues from China, exacerbated by tariffs. Community opposition is fueling moratoriums, with Maine poised to halt new construction until 2027. These hurdles challenge President Trump's push for rapid AI infrastructure buildout.
SoftBank Corp. announced plans to partner with South Korean firms to produce large-scale batteries for AI data centers, with mass production targeted for the fiscal year starting next April.
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Across the United States, Republican and Democratic lawmakers are aligning to regulate artificial intelligence and the energy-intensive data centers that power it, driven by concerns over electricity costs and resource use. President Trump has joined the push by urging tech companies to build their own power plants. This unusual cooperation contrasts with federal gridlock and reflects voter frustrations ahead of midterms.
The Maine House and Senate approved LD 307 this week, imposing a moratorium on new data centers requiring 20 megawatts or more until at least October 2027. The bill, which prohibits state and local approvals for such facilities, now awaits action from Gov. Janet Mills amid national concerns over surging energy demands from AI infrastructure.
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Documents indicate Google plans to operate one of the largest data centers in the United States in southeast Nebraska, powered by a Tenaska natural gas plant that could generate up to 3,000 megawatts. The project, which may incorporate carbon capture technology, hinges on a state bill allowing private power plants to connect to the public grid. Tenaska has secured options on over 2,600 acres for the site.