Tag: Data Centers

  • The Technology That Could Cheapen AI

    AI is costly today, but new research in Science Advances shows optical computing could cut energy use and heat. Led by Xingjie Ni at Penn State University, a light based prototype ran AI faster and cheaper, pointing to more affordable AI in the future.

  • AI Data Centres or Your Power Bill?

    As power bills rise, Donald Trump says tech firms must build their own power plants to protect consumers, but critics argue rising fossil fuel use and surging data center demand will keep electricity costs high.

  • Google’s Electricity Demand Is Skyrocketing

    Google’s power needs are soaring as AI and cloud services expand, doubling its data center electricity use since 2020. To meet demand and cut emissions, it’s investing in clean energy, including a future fusion plant. Yet emissions have jumped over 50% since 2019, and a lack of transparency clouds AI’s true energy impact.

  • Can Nuclear Power Really Fuel The Rise Of AI?

    Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are turning to nuclear energy to power AI and data centers. While nuclear is clean and reliable, the slow development of new reactors may delay its widespread use. Existing plants can help for now, but large-scale nuclear adoption will take time.

  • Many AI Data Centres China Built Stand Unused

    China’s AI infrastructure boom led to the construction of hundreds of data centers, but now many stand unused due to oversupply, poor planning, and shifting market demands. As the AI landscape evolves, these underutilized centers face financial losses. The government’s continued support reflects the long-term AI ambitions, despite the current struggles.