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Data Centers

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Giant, illuminated, tent-like structures housing Meta's AI data centers in New Albany, Ohio, under a twilight sky.
Research & Breakthroughs

Meta deploys tent-like structures to speed up data center AI

In New Albany, Ohio, Meta has erected six giant, tent-like structures.

David Katzman·June 5, 2026
Futuristic AI data center with glowing servers and intricate water pipe systems, highlighting the critical need for water in AI infrastructure.
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SpaceX IPO filing warns of water access risks for AI

In its amended IPO filing, SpaceX explicitly stated that access to water is as important as securing power and processors for its AI data centers.

David Katzman·June 2, 2026
Erin Brockovich investigating a large, secretive AI data center, highlighting environmental concerns and community impact.
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Erin Brockovich Maps AI Data Centers Amid Secrecy Concerns

In its first month, environmental activist Erin Brockovich's call for submissions garnered nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues, TechCrunch reports.

David Katzman·June 1, 2026
Vast, illuminated data center facility with glowing server racks and intricate cable networks, representing SoftBank's AI investment in France.
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SoftBank plans up to €75B for French data centers

SoftBank Group is set to pour up to €75 billion into French data centers, aiming to develop an unprecedented 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence capacity, according to Bloomberg and Data Center Dyn

David Katzman·May 31, 2026