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PG&E’s Data Center-focused $73B Transmission Spend

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 2d

Analysis: How PG&E’s $73B billion transmission spend signals a data center grid revolution⚡

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The utility’s massive infrastructure spend reflects growing recognition that data center growth requires fundamental grid transformation.

AMD Strikes Blow in AI Chip War With OpenAI Deal

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 2d

New: AMD strikes blow in AI chip war with massive OpenAI GPU deal

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The chipmaker’s stock soared 35% in premarket trading after AMD struck a deal to produce billions of dollars in AI infrastructure for the ChatGPT parent.

Data Center Security: 2025 Essentials

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 5d

🛡️ Data Center Security in 2025: A Cybersecurity Awareness Month Guide

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Discover the cybersecurity challenges keeping experts awake – from supply chain vulnerabilities to AI-driven threats and hidden internal risks.

How To Evaluate Data Center Redundancy

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 6d

🛡️ Data Center Redundancy: A Guide to N-Levels and Tier Classifications

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To assess data center redundancy, ask detailed questions about backup systems and transition processes rather than relying on generic marketing terms.

Patmos Expands Downtown Kansas City AI Data Center

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 7d

Patmos has expanded its #AI data center in Kansas City, adding substantial colocation space for high-density GPU, HPC, and AI infrastructure.

Learn more about the project, which transforms the former Kansas City Star building into a new facility. ⤵️

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The company said its effort to retrofit old buildings to create AI data centers is a win for sustainability and efficiency.

Texas’ Data Center Potential Unveiled at Industry Forum

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 7d

The inaugural Data Center World Power event opened in San Antonio on Tuesday, bringing the industry together for a single-topic forum on how to source and steward the energy that will fuel the #AI era.

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As AI-driven compute surges, Texas’ role as a data center hub emerged as a focal point at Data Center World Power.

Japan’s Data Center Market Surges Despite Hurdles

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 8d

📊 Japan’s Data Center Boom: Growth Persists Despite Power Constraints and Construction Hurdles

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Japan’s data center market combines exceptional operational precision with severe infrastructure delays despite strong government support. Learn more.

US to See $350B Nuclear Boom to Power AI, Report Says

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 9d

The US nuclear sector is poised for a revival as AI data centers drive electricity demand, with capacity projected to surge 63% by 2050.

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The US nuclear sector is poised for a revival as AI data centers drive electricity demand, with capacity projected to surge 63% by 2050.

The Sustainability Benefits of Colocation Data Centers

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 9d

♻️ The Under-Appreciated Sustainability Benefits of Colocation Data Centers

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Discover how shared data center facilities offer overlooked sustainability advantages through resource efficiency and renewable energy access.

UK’s Nscale Raises $1.1B in AI Data Center Frenzy

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 13d

The AI infrastructure race heats up as UK-based newcomer Nscale secures massive funding to build next-gen data centers for OpenAI and Microsoft.

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The AI infrastructure race heats up as UK-based newcomer secures massive funding to build next-gen data centers for OpenAI and Microsoft.

FuriosaAI Challenges GPU Market with New Server Line

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Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 13d

South Korean chip startup FuriosaAI has launched a new server product to house the company’s AI inference semiconductors.

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The South Korean startup targets the AI inference market with energy-efficient hardware.

Compliance Won’t Save Data Centers From AI Threats

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Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 13d

Compliance Alone Won’t Save Data Centers From AI-Driven Threats

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Learn how AI reshapes threats and defenses and how to build a security culture to protect critical infrastructure like data centers.

Fuel Cells: The Next Big Thing for Data Centers?

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Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 14d

🔋 New: Could fuel cells be the next big thing in on-site energy for data centers?

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Fuel cells offer data centers a scalable, sustainable on-site power solution as AI and cloud computing drive unprecedented energy demands.

OpenAI Expands Stargate With Five New Data Center Sites

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 14d

OpenAI plans to invest roughly $400 billion to develop five new US data center sites in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank Group.

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The new locations, spread across Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio, will eventually have a capacity of 7 GW of power.

Microsoft‘s Microfluidic Tech Cools AI Chips Within

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 15d

❄️ New: Microsoft has unveiled a breakthrough cooling technology that could fundamentally transform how AI chips handle heat, potentially revolutionizing data center design and efficiency.

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New AI-optimized cooling system etches liquid channels directly into silicon, potentially transforming data center efficiency and chip performance

40% of Data Center Staff Plan Job Changes

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 15d

📊 Data Center Talent Crisis: 40% of Staff Plan Job Changes Despite Rising Salaries

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A new report reveals that 40% of data center professionals plan to leave their roles despite rising salaries, threatening the industry’s growth capacity.

Nvidia/OpenAI's $100B Data Center Plan

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 16d

New: Nvidia to inject $100 billion into OpenAI for massive AI data center buildout 🚧

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The landmark deal would see the companies deploy at least 10 gigawatts of data centers with “millions” of GPUs for OpenAI’s infrastructure needs.

How AI Distillation Rewrites Data Center Economics

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 16d

📊 Explainer: How AI Distillation Rewrites Data Center Economics

AI distillation is the lifeline data centers need as generative AI threatens to consume every watt, rack, and dollar in your infrastructure budget.

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AI distillation is the lifeline data centers need as generative AI threatens to consume every watt, rack, and dollar in your infrastructure budget.

Neocloud Services Surge as AI Strains Data Centers

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 19d

💻 Neocloud Services Surge as AI Strains Global Data Center Capacity

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Specialized neocloud providers are transforming the data center landscape as AI workloads drive unprecedented demand for high-density GPU infrastructure.

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Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 Breaking: Nvidia Shocks Market with $5B Intel Stake and Chip Deal

Analysts call this a “historic collaboration” that could fundamentally reshape the AI chip landscape.

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Nvidia Shocks Market with $5B Intel Stake and Chip Deal

Nvidia and Intel forge blockbuster $5B deal for data center, PC chips.

How Are Data Centers Taxed?

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 21d

📊 How Are Data Centers Taxed, and How Much Do They Actually Pay?

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Data centers generate billions in tax revenue, yet debates persist about whether these contributions offset their tax breaks.

Big Tech Teams up for Global AI Push

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 21d

💻 Nvidia, OpenAI, and More Team up for Multibillion-Dollar Global AI Push

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Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, and Nscale announce major AI investments in the UK, marking a global AI infrastructure race.

Ireland to Allow Data Centers to Use Fossil Fuel Plants

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 22d

🏭 Ireland’s policy shift allowing data centers to connect to fossil fuel plants highlights the growing tension between tech expansion and climate commitments.

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Ireland's policy shift highlights the growing tension between tech expansion and climate commitments.

Policy Becomes Key For AI Data Center Sustainability

Data Center Knowledge @datacenter.bsky.social · 22d

🔋 Policy Becomes Pivotal as AI Surge Tests Data Center Sustainability Goals

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As AI workloads strain power grids, government policy is emerging as a critical lever in reconciling rapid growth with environmental goals.