Data Centers
Taiwanese tech firms unveil cooling robots at OCP Summit
Taiwan's leading technology companies have introduced advanced robots designed to automatically refill liquid cooling systems at the OCP Summit. This innovation addresses the growing heat challenges in AI data centers. The event has become a key platform for showcasing open AI hardware designs.
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.
China pursues underwater data centers for AI and green energy
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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.
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.