#DataCentres #ClimateBurglars

very polarising topic

but just like to give the good peeps of SA the locations of these #Water&Power burglars

#AusPol #BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor

Iran targets big tech and AI with strikes on data centres Iran struck three data centres in the Middle East, and has signalled that technology infrastructure will continue to be in the firing line.

15/3 2026

#Iran targets big tech and AI with #strikes on #DataCentres

#AI is helping choose targets in Iran war — now it’s a target too

Following three strikes on data centres, Iran has signalled that #technology #infrastructure will continue to be in the firing line.

#IsraelUS-war #uspol #irpol

The datacenter paradox: what Americans think versus what's real Pew survey reveals Americans are sceptical of datacenters, but the real issue is how subsidies mask broken promises on jobs and returns.

The datacenter paradox: what Americans think versus what's real

#DataCentres #AI #Energy #Economics #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-15-the-d...

Aisha Down: UK’s multibillion #AI drive is built on ‘phantom investments’. Rented #datacentres and ‘supercomputer’ site that’s still a scaffolding yard raise questions for Starmer’s push to ‘mainline AI into veins of economy’

#UK #Starmer #economy […]

Image from the BBC showing a missile hitting buildings in Tel Aviv.

There's a rumour spreading online that a data centre in Tel Aviv was hit by an Iranian drone and that as a result there is a lot less bot activity on X today. 🤔

#rumours #datacentres #bots #x #iranwar

A #Pew Research Centre survey reveals mixed public opinion on #datacentres. While a majority recognise their #economicbenefits, concerns are higher regarding #environmentalimpact, home #energycosts, and #qualityoflife for nearby residents. Democrats and younger adults express more negative views.…

Silicon Titans Align on Optical Future for AI Infrastructure AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI form consortium to replace copper with optical interconnects in AI data centres, scaling to 3.2 Tb/s.

Silicon Titans Align on Optical Future for AI Infrastructure

#AI #Semiconductors #Technology #DataCentres #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-12-silic...

#SpeirGorm #DataCentres #Energy

#Howirelandworks #RTE #Datacentres #climatecrisis

Energy planning will play a central role in Asia Pacific’s data centre boom - Sustainability Online A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

A 'power-first' approach to investment in and planning of #datacentres in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, Deloitte has suggested. ⚡

sustainabilityonline.net?p=26733

Data centres are war targets now. Tech companies are scrambling to respond Iran designates 29 US tech facilities as targets after drone strikes on AWS datacentres. Cloud infrastructure becomes military target for first time.

Data centres are war targets now. Tech companies are scrambling to respond

#DataCentres #CloudComputing #CyberSecurity #TechNews #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-11-data-...

Clegg Moves Beyond Meta to Back AI Infrastructure Play, Not Superintelligence Former Meta chief joins UK data centre startup worth $14.6bn, backing practical infrastructure over speculative superintelligence claims.

Clegg Moves Beyond Meta to Back AI Infrastructure Play, Not Superintelligence

#NickClegg #AI #DataCentres #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-11-clegg...

Scientists build AI chip that computes with light in trillionths Researchers build nanophotonic chip that runs AI calculations with light, promising faster and more energy efficient computing.

#New #photonic #chip runs #AI in #trillionths/sec using #light, cuts #heat & #energy use. #University of #Sydney #researchers develop #PhotonicChip that performs AI #calculations. Mar 09, 2026. #Computing #DataCentres #climatechange #Water #tech #Science interestingengineering.com/energy/photo...

#R4Asking 'who should be leading the AI revolution?'
Nobody!
#BoycottAI
No big #DataCentres

America's AI Data Centers Face a Peak Water Crisis by 2030 New study warns AI datacenters could need peak water capacity matching NYC's daily supply, straining local systems and requiring billions in upgrades.

America's AI Data Centers Face a Peak Water Crisis by 2030

#DataCentres #WaterCrisis #AusNews #ClimateImpact #AI

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-10-ameri...

We are rushing head first into our own demise because, in the final analysis, we're just so fkn greedy, and so fkn lazy.

#bbcpm #Datacentres

bsky.app/profile/ther...

Datacenters are becoming a target in warfare for the first time Iran is bombing Gulf datacenters to blow up symbols of alliance with the US – bringing the war directly into the lives of millions of people

Awwwww look at you

pretending that ‘nobody is blowing up #datacentres or that the data centres across your country won’t become #militarytargets’…

grow up, #EdgeLord

#BRICS & #TechBro #oligarchy is literally pointing out that you’re playing with yourself, rather than educating yourself

Oracle and OpenAI backtrack from Texas expansion, but broader commitment stands Oracle and OpenAI cancel Abilene data centre expansion plans due to financing disputes. Their broader 4.5GW partnership and Stargate project remain on track.

Oracle and OpenAI backtrack from Texas expansion, but broader commitment stands

#Stargate #OpenAI #Oracle #DataCentres #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-09-oracl...

The Infrastructure Play Behind Nscale's $2B Victory UK AI infrastructure firm Nscale closes $14.6B valuation with $2B Series C, recruiting Nick Clegg, Sheryl Sandberg to board

The Infrastructure Play Behind Nscale's $2B Victory

#AIInfrastructure #TechFunding #DataCentres #NvidiaGPU #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-09-the-i...

#Iran|ian #dronestrikes on #AWS data centres in the #UAE and #Bahrain raise concerns about the #security of #datacentres in the region. The attacks, which targeted the centres’ role in supporting military and intelligence activities, disrupted services and could impact the UAE’s ambitions to become…

OpenAI's Texas Data Centre Expansion Collapses as Reality Bites Oracle and OpenAI abandon Abilene facility expansion after financing and forecasting disputes. Meta eyes the capacity as core agreement remains intact.

OpenAI's Texas Data Centre Expansion Collapses as Reality Bites

#OpenAI #Oracle #AIInfrastructure #DataCentres #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-08-opena...

Floating wind turbines may soon house AI data centres. Here's why that matters. Aikido Technologies will test embedding AI data centres inside floating offshore wind turbines in the North Sea by end of 2026.

Floating wind turbines may soon house AI data centres. Here's why that matters.

#AI #DataCentres #OffshoreWind #EnergyTech #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-08-float...

You'll Choke When You Hear How Many Full-Time Jobs a $136 Million Data Center Will Actually Create A new data center project in Ohio is set to open a pathetic amount of jobs despite a ten-year tax abatement from the state.

futurism.com/artificial-i...
#Datacentres

You'll Choke When You Hear How Many Full-Time Jobs a $136 Million Data Center Will Actually Create A new data center project in Ohio is set to open a pathetic amount of jobs despite a ten-year tax abatement from the state.

futurism.com/artificial-i...
#Datacentres

How do you feel about the government's push for more data centres in the UK? How do you think this will affect household bills and the environment? #datacentres #bigtech @ofgem.gov.uk @globalactionplan.bsky.social #TrumanBrewery

Data Centres Become Targets as Digital Infrastructure Enters Middle East Conflict Iranian drone strikes damaged Amazon facilities in UAE and Bahrain, disrupting banking and payments. First major attack on US cloud infrastructure.

Data Centres Become Targets as Digital Infrastructure Enters Middle East Conflict

#AWS #DataCentres #MiddleEast #IranWar #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-07-data-...

OpenAI backs away from Texas data centre expansion amid financing strain OpenAI and Oracle have scrapped plans to expand Abilene facility. Meta eyes the capacity as tech industry reassesses AI infrastructure spending.

OpenAI backs away from Texas data centre expansion amid financing strain

#OpenAI #DataCentres #AIInfrastructure #TechSpending #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-07-opena...

Gartner Says Worldwide Sovereign Cloud IaaS Spending Will Total $80 Billion in 2026 Worldwide sovereign cloud IaaS spending is forecast to increase 35.6% in 2026. Organizations outside the U.S. and China are looking to keep wealth generation within their own borders to strengthen…

sn-news: #ict #datacentres #cloud Gartner Says Worldwide Sovereign Cloud IaaS Spending Will Total $80 Billion in 2026 www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/...

⚡ Sweden’s next AI hotspot?

EdgeConneX plans a 1GW data centre campus in Skellefteå 🇸🇪 Sweden has power, grid stability and talent. The question is speed.

🔗https://bit.ly/4aJ2Nbx

#DataCentres #AI #Sweden #Nordics

America's Data Centre PR Problem Has a Substance Gap The White House pledged that tech firms will pay data centre power costs. But permitting delays and grid constraints remain the real bottleneck.

America's Data Centre PR Problem Has a Substance Gap

#DataCentres #AI #EnergyPrices #TrumpAdmin #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-06-ameri...