“Data centers connect to the power grid much like other large loads, like factories and even towns do,” Mehrizi-Sani said. “Because they need so much electric power, utilities have to upgrade ...

The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise.

Streaming shows, storing photos in the cloud and using social media — all of these require data centers. Why are they so controversial in the communities where tech companies want to build them? Some ...

MACON, Ga. — When you store photos, documents, music, movies and other online files in the “cloud,” where exactly does it go? The “cloud” can sometimes feel like an imaginary idea– a place where our ...

MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — There has been plenty of discussion around data centers lately, especially with the possibility of one coming to Sioux Falls. However, some of us may not know what they do or ...

Data centers have been a big topic over the past few years, especially in Indiana. There's been a push for more data centers in the Midwest, specifically AI data centers. We've seen several move ...

(The Center Square) – Data centers may not be visible to most Americans, but they are shaping everything from electricity use to how communities grow. These facilities house the servers that process ...