
AI Data Center Growth Strains Global Power and Water
The global expansion of data centers to power AI is straining local power and water supplies, leading to shortages and service disruptions in communities worldwide.
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The global expansion of data centers to power AI is straining local power and water supplies, leading to shortages and service disruptions in communities worldwide.

Goldman Sachs is launching a new team within its global banking division to focus on financing data centers, a move to capitalize on the AI industry's massive infrastructure needs.

A government official in the United Arab Emirates has confirmed that the first phase of The Boring Company's Dubai Loop is set to open by the second quarter of 2026.

Shares of power plant builder Argan (AGX) surged to an all-time high after JPMorgan upgraded the stock, citing rising energy demand from the AI industry.

The rapid expansion of AI is driving a nearly 20% rise in coal-generated power, not to directly run data centers, but to stabilize the U.S. electric grid.

The U.S. government has approved a 211-mile road through Alaska's wilderness to access minerals for the AI industry, reversing a previous environmental ban.

The rapid growth of the artificial intelligence industry is placing an unprecedented strain on US power grids, as massive data centers create a surge in energy demand.

Infrastructure firm Emcor is gaining significant investor attention due to its critical role in building AI data centers, leading to strong financial growth and inclusion in the S&P 500.