Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
The DOJ seeks to break up Google’s ad business in a new trial, arguing the company abused its monopoly in digital advertising.
Chesterfield approves fusion power plant permit
Commonwealth Fusion Systems received the Chesterfield zoning permit needed for what could be the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.
Google hit with $3.5 billion fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case
EU slaps Google with $3.5B ad services fine; company calls ruling unfair.
Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield
Massachusetts-based fusion energy company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round.
Virginia eyes nuclear to power booming data centers
Data centers devouring nearly a quarter of Virginia’s electricity, leaders push nuclear power, from SMRs to fusion, to meet rising demand.
Government Contractors | Technology 2025: DAHUT, KAREN
Dahut became CEO of Google Public Sector, a subsidiary focused on government and educational contracting, in 2022. Before joining Google, Dahut led Booz Allen Hamilton’s $4 billion global defense business. Dahut served in the U.S. Navy for six years, including at the Navy Medical Research Institute in Maryland. As a civilian, she worked at the […]
Google announces Chesterfield data center as part of $9B investment
Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia through the end of 2026, with the expansion including a new data center in Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield planners approve $2.5B+ nuclear fusion plant
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a permit Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ planned power plant.
Virginia, Google partner to launch AI training courses
Virginia is launching an online platform that will provide job seekers free and low-cost artificial intelligence certification courses.
Google agrees to buy power from planned Chesterfield fusion plant
Google inks deal to buy power from CFS’ planned grid-scale commercial fusion plant in Chesterfield, expected to be the first of its kind.
Google buys $14M parcel for Botetourt data center
Google purchased 312 acres in Botetourt County for a future data center and pledged an additional $4Mfor community projects.
Meta’s nuclear deal signals AI’s growing energy needs
Meta signs 20-year nuclear energy deal with Constellation as tech giants seek cleaner power to meet AI’s surging electricity demands.