Politics
Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift
US president has continued to support data centres in advance of midterms, despite growing opposition from Republicans.
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How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
World
Iran threatens Gulf data centres: How exposed is the region’s internet?
Iran has warned that cables and data centres in the region could be attacked, as Houthi allies hold internet chokepoint.
World
The island where locals say data centres are taking their water
"Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.
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Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
Science
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
World
Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.
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Russia plans to open more cultural centres in Africa as part of its strategy to expand its influence
These centres will promote Russian language, education, science and culture.
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Another threat to the mastodon of AI is the controversy surrounding data centres.
The global AI race is faced with very localized political and environmental concerns.
Business
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns