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How Ukraine's Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Disrupted Russian Bot Traffic

How Ukraine's Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Disrupted Russian Bot Traffic

Recent drone attacks on Yandex data centers drastically reduced Russian bot activity and highlight growing risks for strategic infrastructure.

Oct 13, 2026

How U.S. Data Center Bans Could Impact AI Growth and National Competitiveness

How U.S. Data Center Bans Could Impact AI Growth and National Competitiveness

More than 100 U.S. communities are considering bans on AI data centers, but stopping these projects may slow economic growth and national security benefits tied to AI infrastructure investments.

Oct 7, 2026

How OpenAI and Partners Are Shaping US Data Center Expansion Against Local Resistance

How OpenAI and Partners Are Shaping US Data Center Expansion Against Local Resistance

OpenAI, Softbank, and unions form the American Infrastructure Alliance to counter opposition to new data centers, aiming to secure jobs and fast-track infrastructure amid calls for moratoriums.

Oct 2, 2026

How UK Data Furnaces Turn Cloud Computing Waste Heat into Free Home Hot Water

How UK Data Furnaces Turn Cloud Computing Waste Heat into Free Home Hot Water

Explore how UK firms use wasted server heat in homes to reduce energy bills, cutting reliance on gas boilers and providing greener, cost-effective heating solutions.

Sep 25, 2026

AWS to Deploy Over 3 Million Nvidia GPUs by 2029, Nearly Two per Amazon Employee

AWS to Deploy Over 3 Million Nvidia GPUs by 2029, Nearly Two per Amazon Employee

Amazon Web Services plans to add more than 3 million Nvidia GPUs before 2029, significantly expanding AI and cloud compute capacity amid rising demand.

Sep 21, 2026

Why OpenAI’s Head of Data Centers Departure Signals a Shift in AI Infrastructure Strategy

Why OpenAI’s Head of Data Centers Departure Signals a Shift in AI Infrastructure Strategy

OpenAI’s data center chief exits after 17 months amid internal restructuring and a strategic pivot from building to leasing data centers, impacting its infrastructure approach ahead of a major IPO.

Sep 1, 2026

How Bot Farms Target Genuine AI Infrastructure Debates

How Bot Farms Target Genuine AI Infrastructure Debates

A recent takedown of a Chinese-linked bot network highlights risks to public AI discussions. Understanding manipulation tactics is key for informed security decisions.

Aug 28, 2026

ShinyHunters Data Breach at CyrusOne Poses Serious Security Risks

ShinyHunters Data Breach at CyrusOne Poses Serious Security Risks

A major ransomware attack on CyrusOne exposed sensitive data including facility blueprints and customer contracts, creating risks of physical breaches and supply-chain attacks.

Aug 26, 2026

Why Energy Breakthroughs Are Essential for Advancing AI Beyond Today's Limits

Why Energy Breakthroughs Are Essential for Advancing AI Beyond Today's Limits

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlights energy constraints as a key bottleneck for AI growth, emphasizing the need for breakthroughs like fusion to power future superintelligent systems.

Aug 20, 2026

How Texas Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity and Water Costs

How Texas Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity and Water Costs

Texas' rapid growth in data centers is pushing electricity and water prices up faster than inflation, challenging infrastructure and impacting local consumers nationwide.

Aug 5, 2026

What Verizon’s $1B Google Deal Means for Data Center Connectivity

What Verizon’s $1B Google Deal Means for Data Center Connectivity

Verizon’s dark fiber agreement with Google signals a strategic shift for data centers and AI infrastructure. Here’s what this means for Verizon customers and industry competition.

Jul 30, 2026

How Hyperscaler Data Centers Impact Communities and Why Location Matters

How Hyperscaler Data Centers Impact Communities and Why Location Matters

Explore why hyperscale data centers face local opposition despite growing demand, the challenges of site selection, and how better community engagement can ease tensions.

Jul 29, 2026