Published March 27, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The Verge
Mar 28, 2026, 6:00 AM
The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive new data centers are the physical foundation for tech companies’ hopes and dreams for AI. But the rush to expand warehouses full of energy-hungry servers has also kicked up fights across the world over their impact on power grids, utility bills, nearby communities, and the environment. From audacious plans to launch data centers into space…
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