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Google to use air-cooling tech for first Botetourt data center, reducing water use
Google says its first Botetourt County data center will use air cooling-technology as opposition to the project continues to mount.
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1B
July 24 (Reuters) – Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said on Friday the company has secured a deal with Google, valued at more than $1 billion, to provide dark fiber connectivity for the search engine giant’s data centers. “We have other deals that we expect to announce by year end that taken together are expected to […]
Alphabet’s cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
Alphabet's record $5.9 billion cash burn highlights rising AI spending pressures on big tech, with Google Cloud growth intensifying competition.
White House to rally utilities, data centers for AI power cost pledge, sources say
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) – The White House plans to bring together utility companies and data center developers to make a voluntary pledge designed to ensure that rapid growth in electricity demand from artificial intelligence does not drive up power bills for households and businesses, according to three people familiar with the plans. An event […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as tech, chipmakers rebound
Nasdaq and chipmakers led gains in US stocks as investors bought bargains following a sharp selloff and easing tensions between Iran and Israel.
SpaceX lands Google AI compute deal after Anthropic pact ahead of IPO
SpaceX has signed a multi-year $920 million cloud services deal with Google to provide AI compute capacity as it prepares for its IPO.
Google data centers, tech projects coming to Roanoke Valley
Google plans a $3 billion hyperscale data center in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and boosting regional tech and manufacturing sectors.
OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO soon, aiming for a September debut as competition and SpaceX's filing loom.
Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project
Google is discussing with SpaceX to launch Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center using solar-powered satellites and AI cloud technology.
Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
The Pentagon has reached agreements with seven AI companies, excluding Anthropic, to deploy advanced capabilities on its classified networks.
Google faces opposition to Botetourt data center
Google plans a data center in Botetourt County, sparking opposition over water use and community impact. The project requires up to 8 million gallons daily.
