Category: Data Centers

Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble

The New York Times – Business:
The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.
A.I. Data Centers in Space? A System to Cool Chips Could Help.

The New York Times – Business:
Researchers at Caltech and Sophia Space, a start-up, have developed a technology using solar power to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit.
Trying to Make a Buck Off a Data Center, One 6-Pack at a Time

The New York Times – Business:
What do you do when a $25 billion complex is under construction nearby? One couple in Abilene had an idea.
Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined

The New York Times – Business:
The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations.
Energy Department Orders Data Centers to Tap Backup Power

The New York Times – Business:
As triple-digit heat engulfs much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused.
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

The New York Times – Business:
Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
How Much Is SpaceX Really Worth?

The New York Times – Business:
The company’s deep commitment to Mars colonization and Elon Musk’s nearly total control make SpaceX stock an astonishingly speculative bet, our columnist says.
Federal Energy Regulator Seeks to Limit Conflicts Over Data Centers

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed grid managers to make changes that protect individuals from higher electricity bills while giving data centers access to power faster.
The Homesteading Mother of 6 Taking On Big Tech

The New York Times – Business:
Kassi Solberg has concerns about a proposed data center complex, the size of 3,800 football fields, near her home. Trust us, the developer says.
Nvidia’s Profit Hits $58.3 Billion as A.I. Boom Gathers More Steam

The New York Times – Business:
The chip maker said its profit in its most recent quarter jumped 211 percent from a year ago thanks to extreme demand from other big technology companies.
Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid

The New York Times – Business:
NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.
NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant

The New York Times – Business:
A deal, involving the utilities in Florida and Virginia, would come as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.