The issues of unmanaged data center growth and the urgent need for proper governance and rules for 21st-century technology are highlighted.
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The issues of unmanaged data center growth and the urgent need for proper governance and rules for 21st-century technology are highlighted.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- In Pennsylvania, data center expansion is underway, facing the twin pressures of seeking necessary permits and navigating a new executive order impacting development.Sub-event
Focus on the need for rules to manage the environmental and resource impacts of AI infrastructure growth.1 source
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Global tech companies are facing pressure to disclose the ecological footprint of data centers amid rapid expansion driven by the AI race.Also in this story
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- The European Commission is pushing for nuclear power recognition for data centers while facing complaints regarding energy efficiency directives.