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A drone view of the cooling system on the roof of the Digital Realty data center in Oakland, California, on July 18, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/FRED GREAVES/TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Jul 24, 2026

Trump’s pledge on ai data center power draws skepticism in Washington

President Donald Trump announced a pledge by power producers and data centers to fund energy infrastructure for ai demand amid rising electricity cost concerns.

Automotive analysts are warning of potential shortage in the future of DRAM DDR4 microchips that could affect vehicle production amid a boom in AI data centers. (PHOTO: VIA REUTERS CONNECT)
Feb 23, 2026

Automakers racing to prepare for microchip shortage; Micron among companies to benefit

Automakers are preparing for a potential DRAM chip shortage that could raise costs and disrupt production, with companies like Micron benefiting from high demand.

Jan 7, 2026

The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape

Communities nationwide are pushing back against massive AI data centers, citing rising power costs, water use, secrecy and threats to rural land.


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