Inside Johor's Data Centre Boom: Why Investors Are Flocking South
Johor has become Malaysia's leading data centre hub, drawing tens of billions of ringgit. Here is what is driving the surge and what it means for the state.
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Big Tech's Rush for Native American Lands: Data Centres, Sovereignty and the Cost of Progress
Technology companies are aggressively pursuing Native American tribal lands for data centre development, citing rapid permitting and vast space. Indigenous leaders remain deeply divided over whether the infrastructure promises genuine prosperity or repeats historical patterns of exploitation.
The Hidden Cost of AI's Computing Boom: How Data Centre Noise Is Reshaping Neighbourhoods
The explosive growth of AI-powered data centres is creating an unexpected crisis for nearby residents: relentless noise and vibration from cooling systems and generators. Lawsuits in the United States highlight gaps in regulations that were never designed for round-the-clock industrial operations.
Amazon touts water conservation milestone in India as tech giants face scrutiny over data centre demands
Amazon announced it achieved water positive status in India a year ahead of schedule, returning more water to communities than it consumes. The milestone comes as tech giants face mounting scrutiny over resource demands from expanding AI data centre operations.
Thai PM Anutin Takes Direct Control of Eastern Economic Corridor to Pivot Strategy Toward Food Security and Data Centres
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct control of the Eastern Economic Corridor, signalling a strategic pivot away from heavy industry toward food security and data centre development.