The biggest obstacle for data centers isn't locals, it's heat waves - here's why

Data Centers, specifically AI data centers, are the receiving quite the ire from the public, as they're popping up everywhere ...

Community Backlash to AI Data Centers Is Growing Across the U.S.

If there’s one thing most Americans agree on, it’s that they hate data centers.

Inside China's AI data center push—And how it compares with the US

Beijing is pouring nearly $300 billion into new computing hubs, including on the Mongolian steppe and beneath the sea.

$130 Billion In AI Data Centers Stalled. The Bottleneck Is Consent

Local opposition stalled $130 billion in AI data center projects. Developers must price community consent into siting, ...

How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?

This is the second of three feature articles Ars is publishing to explore the financial, technical, and competitive ...

Louisiana officials say AI data centers will pay their own way, debate remains over long-term costs

Louisiana joined a voluntary pledge calling for large power users to pay for the infrastructure they need instead of passing ...