… In 2021, Google funded a lawsuit filed by a town in Oregon fighting a local newspaper to avoid disclosing how much water the tech giant would use for an expansion of its existing data center. The company began disclosing water use from specific data centers in annual reports in 2023. …
… The first instance of RNG was unleashed in a Dublin data center in 2024. Amazon then expanded the technology to data centers in Germany and Spain. The company says that now, most newly-built data centers are being outfitted with the RNG networking protocol.
… Koomey points out that a global shortage of the most efficient types of gas turbines—thanks in part to the data center race—is prompting some developers to consider choosing less efficient turbine models, forcing them to run them for longer and create more emissions. “ Data center operators’ belief… …
… The venue where RightsCon 2026 was supposed to take place, Mulungushi International Conference Center, underwent a major expansion in 2022 funded by a $30 million grant from the Chinese government. …
… In January, Musk applied to the FCC to launch 1 million more satellites to build data centers in space. …
… If passed, though, the law could severely hinder 5G expansion in Russia given that there currently isn’t cell tower equipment that supports NEA-7. …
… Berry says he is approaching expansion cautiously. …
… Broadway, 213 806-1010 Downtown LA is its own center of orbit, and if you’ve got work events—say, at the LA Convention Center or in the area around LA Live and the Staples Center—it is eminently worth your while to stay close to the area. …
… Inequality may have inspired von Ahn, but his company now sits at the center of a different conversation: Artificial intelligence. …