The Pollution Being Churned Out by AI Data Centers Is So Severe That It’s Almost Incomprehensible

The Indium Emergency: Why China’s Export Restrictions May Collapse the AI Data Center Bubble

(NaturalNews) The Coming Supply Chain Collapse No One Is Talking AboutThe AI data center buildout is heading for a catastrophic supply chain collapse, and almost ...

Debunking Data Center Myths

by Jeff Reynolds You’ve heard the stories. Data centers are loud, water-guzzling monsters chewing up rural landscapes. They promise jobs but deliver none. They’ll suck the grid dry, jack up everyone’s electric bill, overload the power grid, and leave abandoned warehouses when the AI bubble bursts. Opponents paint them as the latest corporate scam, with []

40 mayors worldwide unite to fight back against the AI data centre surge

From Phoenix to Melbourne, a global coalition of city leaders says the AI data centre boom is draining their power, water and land — and they are done waiting.

OpEd: The AI Revolution Comes with a Hidden Tax

Data centers are now devouring land, electricity, water, and chips -- and driving up the price of just about everything.

Every AI Prompt Costs Water. Nvidia's 'Liquid Coolant' Tech Could Change That

As AI systems become more powerful, the data centres that run them require enormous amounts of energy and cooling. The United Nations has warned that by the end of this decade, AI data centres could...

The U.S. trade deficit surged to a 14-month high as AI spending drove record imports

AI data center construction has become a significant engine of import demand, as the components required for that expansion are largely sourced from abroad

We Mapped Rural Data Center Development – and Opposition. Here's What We Found.

Washington, D.C.'s metropolitan area has long hummed with data centers. The region, which encompasses much of Northern Virginia, has become known as Data Center Alley, home to more data centers than anywhere else in the world. But the data center boom, driven by the rise of AI and the race to build the infrastructure powering it, is changing the geography of these energy-intensive, warehouse-like facilities. Data centers have arrived in rural America...

Against an Intellectual Property Battle Over AI

Susan Sreemala, Bot Populi, Jul 03, 2026 I agree with this, and with much of the argumentation that leads to it: We find ourselves in a crisis that brings clarity. AI has made visible the deep tensions in how we organize intellectual production, tensions that the IP regime has papered over for decades. If we respond only by trying to shore up that regime, we will miss the opportunity to build something better. Web: [Direct Link] [This Post]

Building AI Infrastructure Responsibly: ER Steel on the Evolving Demands of Data Center Expansion

The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure seems to have brought data centers into a new phase of global development, with growing attention on computing power, digital capacity, and speed to deployment. Alongside that momentum, ER Steel observes another conversation gaining importance: the challenge of building and powering these facilities responsibly and efficiently while maintaining long-term [] This story continues at The Next Web

Even banks and hyperscalers are now sounding the alarm about the AI bubble

Oracle's down more than 40 this month, the BIS thinks AI could destroy the economy, and we've got the Kettle on for a chat about the whole mess

Here's the Truth About AI Data Centers—and Why the Wealthiest County in America Is Full of Them

Here's the Truth About AI Data Centers—and Why the Wealthiest County in America Is Full of Them

IT Consulting Is Not Having a Good Time

Data centers might have a climate problem. With more than 80 of data centers worldwide in regions at high risk of drought, flooding, or wildfires. The implication of these trillions in investment being at elevated risk to weather related disasters could have some major downstream issues. Plus, a dive into Accenture’s earnings and the challenges facing the IT consulting industry.

The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important – but It’s Just a Starting Point

The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important – but It’s Just a Starting Point barry Fri, 07/10/2026 - 22:31

Alberta’s AI data centre dreams run into global shortage of gas turbines

Alberta is betting its AI future on natural gas-powered data centres. But a global shortage of gas turbines could delay projects, drive up costs and complicate the province’s 100-billion ambitions

Data Center Pipeline Slows As Canceled Projects Pile Up

Despite soaring demand for artificial intelligence capacity, there are signs that the pipeline of data centers is slowing. While the development of data centers is still at record levels and is driving overall growth in U.S. construction, the number...

“Just Unplug It”: Woman Questions Why Residents Must Conserve Water While Data Centers Continue Operating

As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence grows, data centers are expanding across the country, and in order to keep these centers running, they rely on massive amounts of electricity and water. The electricity is for the obvious, but the water helps with cooling because of the high amounts of heat these centers generate, Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “Just Unplug It”: Woman Questions Why Residents Must Conserve Water While Data Centers Continue Operating appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Don't be fooled by scammer deepfakes

Don't you just love all the innovations that the advent of AI has allowed for? There's mass disinformation, the price of consumer computing going through the roof, poisoning groundwater for entire communities, but, uh at least it's making some people's jobs easier! — Read the rest The post Don't be fooled by scammer deepfakes appeared first on Boing Boing.

A Solution to A.I.’s Growing Power Demand: Homes

The artificial intelligence boom has a big problem. Technology companies say they need to quickly build lots of new power-hungry data centers to develop A.I., but the energy industry typically needs years to construct power plants, solar farms and battery installations. Three companies involved in installing and managing rooftop solar panels, home batteries, smart thermostats []

Brooks Sherman on How the AI Data Center Boom Is Accelerating Demand for Diversified Battery Storage

AI data centers drive the most significant surge in electricity demand in modern US history. Infrastructure designed to deliver power struggles.

AI boom risks global financial crash, warn central bankers...

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Cloud Services Procurement Must Be Improved

As federal agencies continue to modernize technology and adopt artificial intelligence, cloud services are essential to making these efforts efficient and cost-effective. A June 23, 2026, Government Accountability Office (GAO) report noted, “agencies need to maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars and make procurement decisions that deliver on their missions securely and reliably. These investments []

Microsoft’s $7.3 Billion AI Data Center Just Caught a Nasty Lawsuit From Furious Neighbors

Being a good neighbor is far easier said than done. The post Microsoft’s 7.3 Billion AI Data Center Just Caught a Nasty Lawsuit From Furious Neighbors appeared first on Futurism.

AI Is Moving Fast. Most CEOs Aren’t Ready for It

Fast AI adoption, slow governance. What could go wrong?

Asean hopes to tap Greater Bay Area’s tech skills with closer ties: industry chiefs

Asean countries are looking to deepen supply chain integration with the Greater Bay Area to tap expertise in the region’s advanced technologies and manufacturing, with Hong Kong also poised to benefit, industry leaders and officials have said. Panellists at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026 highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology as key areas for cooperation, while stressing the importance of open data flows and shared digital standards. Tuesday’s summit...

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions

Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.

Broadcom: Strong AI Momentum, But Rising Infrastructure Risks Warrant A Downgrade

Broadcom: Strong AI Momentum, But Rising Infrastructure Risks Warrant A Downgrade

Is your mobile data running out too quickly? Here's what the NCC says

Many Nigerians report fast mobile data depletion despite unchanged usage. The NCC identifies factors and offers tips to manage data efficiently...

Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns. – Capitol News IL

Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns. – Capitol News IL

WATISE 4.0 & Award: Experts, Stakeholders & Policy Analysts Draw Attention to AI’s Impact on Africa’s Telecoms Industry

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on all aspects of human endeavour has not spared the telecommunications industry in Africa and, indeed, Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria, 26 June 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Experts and industry stakeholders, including policy analysts, believe that rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly improve service delivery for the telecoms []

AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow

AI data centers are running into a network bottleneck as GPU clusters expand. For infrastructure teams, fabric design, congestion control, and interoperability now matter as much as power, cooling, and accelerator supply. The post AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.

UN Calls on AI Companies to Disclose Environmental Costs of Data Centres

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has called on major artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose the environmental impact of their operations, warning that the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure could place enormous pressure on global energy and water resources. Speaking during the London Climate Action Week event, Guterres launched the UN’s AI Environmental Transparency [] The post UN Calls on AI Companies to Disclose Environmental Costs of Data Centres appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The 2 percent that became the driver of global energy

Data centers and AI are driving a surge in global electricity demand, and countries that can quickly build the necessary infrastructure will be best positioned to capture the benefits of the AI-driven economy.

Top Intel Agencies Say AI-Driven Cyber Catastrophes Are Imminent: ‘The Timeline Is Not Years, It Is Months’

Breaches will occur, the intelligence alliance warns org leaders.

Ten strategic opportunities shaping technology in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, technology companies are operating in an environment shaped by rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, increasing geopolitical complexity and growing pressure to deliver measurable business outcomes.

3 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Building AI Tools for Your Business

Adding AI tools into your business can help you streamline workflows and boost productivity. If you do it right. Here are three critical mistakes to avoid during rollout.

The AI Arms Race Is Replacing Globalization

Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence as though it is simply the next technology boom. They are missing the bigger picture. The country that controls the chips, the data centers, the electricity, and the manufacturing capacity will hold the strategic advantage for decades. This is no different than steel before World War I or oil []

There is an AI bubble and it will burst...but is that such a bad thing? – The Economy of Everything

There is an AI bubble and it will burst...but is that such a bad thing? – The Economy of Everything

[LZ Granderson] How fearmongering sets policy

In the race to build — or stop the construction of — data centers across the country, it's important to remember no government is spending more on artificial intelligence than America. In fact, according to the Brookings Institute, the number of AI contracts within the federal government has risen from 472 in 2022 to more than 1,700 in 2026. Most of the spending — 90 billion — is by the Department of Defense. However, other departments — Commerce, Health and Human Services, NASA — are spending