Data centers are becoming critical infrastructure with $3 trillion in global capex expected between 2025-2029. But their massive resource consumption is creating sustainability challenges beyond just energy demands.
Meta has been fined €479 million for unlawfully processing user data to gain competitive advantage in Spain. The court found the company violated GDPR by changing its legal basis for data collection. Meta plans to appeal the decision.
New research reveals men with lung adenocarcinoma frequently lose Y chromosomes from their cancer cells. This creates a biological paradox where tumors become better at evading immune detection but more responsive to checkpoint inhibitor drugs. The findings could eventually help guide treatment deci
Meta’s Vibes AI video feed has reached approximately 2 million daily active users as of November 9, according to internal documents. The feature shows strong growth in India and Brazil but declining usage in parts of Southeast Asia. About 52% of returning users prompt the AI rather than just scrolli
Palantir is reportedly considering building a data center at Fermi’s massive 11GW campus near Amarillo, Texas. The project faces opposition over water usage concerns and Palantir’s controversial government surveillance work. Fermi executives called the area “the best place to build AI in the country
Spanish energy company Forestalia is making a massive pivot into data centers with a €12 billion investment in Zaragoza. The ‘Búfalo Project’ aims to build three facilities that could create over 30,000 construction jobs. This comes as Microsoft and Amazon also expand their presence in the region.
APAC data center operator PDG is making its South Korean debut with a massive new facility. The company will lease space in a newly announced 80MW data center being developed by real estate firm ESR and Wide Creek Asset Management in Incheon.
Bitcoin has wiped out all its 2024 gains, falling below $93,714 just over a month after hitting an all-time high. The cryptocurrency’s decline reflects fading optimism about Trump’s pro-crypto stance and broader market risk aversion.
A massive NHS data breach from June 2024 is finally being disclosed to patients after a 17-month investigation. The ransomware attack caused blood shortages and canceled thousands of medical procedures.
We can now spot 30cm objects from space and monitor environmental changes almost in real-time. But the real challenge isn’t seeing the problems – it’s acting on them before it’s too late.
