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AI driving a 165% rise in data center power demand by 2030

Network World

On the demand side for data centers, large hyperscale cloud providers and other corporations are building increasingly bigger large language models (LLMs) that must be trained on massive compute clusters. Still, several questions remain about DeepSeeks training, infrastructure, and ability to scale, Schneider stated.

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Equinix to cut 3% of staff amidst the greatest demand for data center infrastructure ever

Network World

Even as demand for data infrastructure surges to an all-time high, Equinix is planning to lay off 3% of its workforce, suggesting a growing skills mismatch in the industry. According to Goldman Sachs , data center demand in the US alone is projected to nearly triple by 2030, driving more than $1 trillion in investment.

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Data center growth puts unprecedented pressure on power grids

Network World

According to a report released this week by Bloom Energy, US data centers will need 55 gigawatts of new power capacity within the next five years. The report , based on a survey of 100 data center leaders, also shows that 30% of all sites will be using onsite power by 2030.

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5 reasons the enterprise data center will never die

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2019, Gartner analyst Dave Cappuccio issued the headline-grabbing prediction that by 2025, 80% of enterprises will have shut down their traditional data centers and moved everything to the cloud. The enterprise data center is here to stay. Synergy Research comes to a similar conclusion.

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Google bets on nuclear power to drive AI expansion

Network World

In a blog post, Google announced an agreement with Kairos Power to source nuclear energy, aiming to bring the first SMR online by 2030, with more reactors planned by 2035. In March, Amazon acquired a nuclear-powered data center from Talen Energy. Most recently Microsoft wound down an attempt to create underwater data centers.

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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

CIO Business Intelligence

The program, known as Project Transcendence, marks a significant push by the Kingdom to develop a robust AI ecosystem that can rival leading tech hubs, including neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other global technology centers. In recent years, the Kingdom has set up research centers, ministries, and educational programs focused on AI.

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Energy shortages threaten to restrict 40% of AI data centers by 2027

Network World

The rapid expansion of AI and generative AI (GenAI) workloads could see 40% of data centers constrained by power shortages by 2027, according to Gartner. The surge is attributed to the increased deployment of large-scale language models (LLMs) and complex algorithms that require massive data processing capabilities.