In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washington’s restrictions on advanced chips.
Category: Data Centers
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How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom
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What’s Riding on Anthropic Going Public? Nearly Everything.
The New York Times – Business:Anthropic sits atop a pyramid of business partners and suppliers, making it a barometer of the broader economy. Its initial public offering will have widespread implications.
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Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes
The New York Times – Business:In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.
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Anthropic’s I.P.O. Charity
The New York Times – Business:The artificial intelligence giant plans to contribute 5 percent of its stock into a philanthropic fund. But its generosity depends on the A.I. boom continuing.
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Oklahoma Families Faced the Hottest Summer Ever and an Electricity Crisis
The New York Times – Business:Record heat, a rising demand for power and an electricity crisis are closing in on Oklahoma families trying to keep the lights on and the AC running.
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Corporate Tax Revenue Falls Even as Profits Soar Under Trump
The New York Times – Business:The annual decline was about $70 billion. Companies are writing off billions in A.I. investments, taking advantage of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law.
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Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East
The New York Times – Business:Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.
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High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.
The New York Times – Business:Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.
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When Data Centers Cluster Together, How Dirty Are They? One County Wants Answers.
The New York Times – Business:An unusual study aims to estimate the pollution and health costs from a cluster of proposed data centers, instead of considering each one separately.
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Wall Street Is Growing Skeptical of the Data Center Boom
The New York Times – Business:Several companies tied to the data center industry have delayed their initial public offerings amid the increasing public backlash to these energy guzzling facilities.