Meta is bankrolling seven natural gas plants and 240 miles of transmission lines for its $27B Louisiana AI center. Is this true CSR or a regulatory shield?
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Google unveils a "thirstless" AI data center in Texas using Advanced Air-Cooling. Part of a $40B plan, it aims to prove AI can thrive without depleting aquifers.
Alphabet acquires Intersect Power for $4.75B, securing gigawatts of clean energy to solve the "AI power gap" and bypass the aging U.S. electrical grid.
Microsoft expanded its partnership with Shizen Energy, signing three new solar PPAs for 100 MW to power its cloud/AI infrastructure, accelerating Japan's energy transition.
CISA warns of a critical flaw (CVE-2025-9696) in SunPower PVS6 solar inverters. Hardcoded Bluetooth encryption parameters allow attackers to gain full control.
Google invests in Energy Dome's CO₂ battery technology for long-duration energy storage, a strategic move towards powering all its global operations with carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google secures 3GW of hydropower in a $3B deal to power its AI data centers, while the tech industry faces mounting criticism over its massive water consumption.
Meta partners with XGS Energy to develop a 150MW next-gen geothermal system in New Mexico, powering AI data centers with carbon-free energy.
Amazon is investing $10B in North Carolina for AI infrastructure, creating 500+ high-skilled jobs and boosting the local economy and STEM education.
Google funds training for 100,000 electricians to meet rising energy demands from AI growth, while also backing alternative energy and grid efficiency efforts.
A Forescout report reveals critical vulnerabilities in solar power systems that could be exploited to destabilize power grids and compromise user data.