Category: Data Center

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Edinburgh Nixes AI Datacenter Plans

Plans for a state-of-the-art AI datacenter in Edinburgh were halted as city councillors voted against the proposal, notwithstanding a green light from city planners. The facility was set to rise on the former Royal Bank of Scotland site at South…

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Councillors Reject Eco-Friendly AI Hub

The Edinburgh City Council has decisively quashed plans for a large-scale, eco-conscious AI datacenter despite receiving a green light from city planners. The proposed facility, intended for the former Royal Bank of Scotland site in South Gyle, promised renewable energy…

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UK Army Invests $86M in AI Gear for Rapid Battlefield Decisions

The British military is upgrading its arsenal with advanced AI technology, investing $86 million in systems designed to enhance battlefield efficiency. A crucial part of this upgrade is the Dismounted Data System (DDS), providing troops with radios, headsets, display tablets,…

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SpaceX Proposes 1M-Satellite Network Ambition

SpaceX’s audacious proposal to deploy a million datacenter satellites into Earth’s orbit is sparking significant debate. While the FCC has started accepting public comments, questions about technical feasibility and the plan’s impact remain. Currently, there are fewer than 15,000 active…

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UK Courts Exit Old Datacenters After Prolonged Overhaul

The court system in England and Wales has successfully relocated 37 applications from outdated datacenters despite some resorting to interim hosting solutions until permanent replacements are arranged. This significant shift was spearheaded by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), involving…

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AI Surge Raises PC Prices

Expect rising PC costs as manufacturers prioritize AI-related chip production, diminishing availability for consumer tech. Industry experts observe initial inventory held prices stable in Europe, but anticipate increases as supplies wane—particularly impacting the UK laptop and desktop segments. Memory prices…

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AMD Faces Investor Dilemma with AI Focus

A varied portfolio often signals business health, but Wall Street doesn’t see it that way for AMD. Despite strong performance figures in Q4, including a 213% surge in net income and a 34% revenue increase, shareholders remain wary. Key growth…

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UK Launches Detailed Review into xAI’s Controversial Generator

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is conducting an inquiry into Elon Musk’s xAI after concerns that its Grok chatbot has been generating inappropriate images of individuals without consent. The ICO has sent a formal request to xAI in early…

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Supermicro Avoids Chaos, Boosts Data Center Sales

Recent years have seen Supermicro’s compliance documents reveal a series of challenges including the loss of its NASDAQ valuation, inaccuracies in financial records, potential delisting threats, and missing out on the AI growth phase. However, on Tuesday, the company provided…

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Korea Boosts AI Against Stock Fraud

South Korea’s authorities and leading stock exchange have introduced AI-driven tools to combat ‘pump and dump’ schemes manipulating cryptocurrencies and stocks for investor gain. These scams involve acquiring assets, spreading misleading positive information, and selling at inflated prices. With social…

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