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Microsoft's Kenya Data Center Plan Hit by Power and Financial Issues
In 2024, Microsoft announced plans to build a massive data center in Olkaria, Kenya, powered by geothermal energy. However, the project faced hurdles due to energy and financial disagreements.
Natural gas projects for data centers may outpace national emissions
Just 11 data center campuses in the US could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, surpassing Morocco's 2024 emissions. Self-supply trends heighten climate concerns.
Meta hires AI experts from Thinking Machines Lab to boost its AI efforts
Meta continues to expand its AI team by bringing in three professionals from the startup founded by Mira Murati, ex OpenAI CTO.
Nvidia forecasts over a trillion dollars in sales with Blackwell and Vera Rubin
Jensen Huang revealed Nvidia's sales projections surpassing one trillion dollars, highlighting a shift in AI focus from training to inference.
Global RAM (DRAM) Shortage Could Last for Years
Major manufacturers expect to meet only 60% of demand by 2027, with shortages potentially extending to 2030.
Major Delays Hit US Data Center Construction, Impacting AI Growth
New satellite imagery reveals nearly 40% of US data center projects may not be completed this year, affecting critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
Cloudflare Achieves 60% Fastest Network Status Globally
The web infrastructure company significantly improved its network performance, surpassing key competitors and enhancing user experience worldwide.
South Korea overtakes China as ASML's top market in 2026
In Q1 2026, South Korea accounted for 45% of ASML's sales, surpassing China. U.S.-led export restrictions on advanced chipmaking tools are reshaping global semiconductor flows.
UK AI Minister Challenges OpenAI Over "Stargate Project" Pause
Kanishka Narayan, Britain's AI minister, criticized OpenAI for halting a major data center project in the UK, citing energy costs and regulation.
Meta Quest 3 and 3S Prices Increase Due to Global RAM Scarcity
Meta is adjusting the cost of its Quest 3 and 3S virtual reality headsets starting April 19. This move is a direct response to the rising prices of RAM memory chips, a critical component in high-performance hardware manufacturing.
OpenGridWorks: The Impressive Interactive Map of the World's Electrical Grid
Discover how energy is generated, transmitted, and consumed globally. This platform is key to understanding the energy transition.
Stargate: Sam Altman's AI Megadata Center Begins Construction in Texas
The ambitious Stargate project, led by OpenAI's Sam Altman alongside SoftBank and Oracle, has commenced construction in Abilene, Texas. With a staggering $500 billion investment, this artificial intelligence data center is poised to become one of the world's largest, designed to meet the surging demand for AI processing power.