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Nvidia launches research center to accelerate quantum computing breakthrough
In a strategic move that could reshape the future of computing, Nvidia is establishing the Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) in Boston, where the worlds of quantum hardware and AI supercomputing will converge to tackle what many consider computing’s final frontier. The initiative represents one of the most significant corporate investments in quantum computing to date, potentially accelerating the…
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Pressure rises to bolster data center energy efficiency as IT leaders worry demand is pushing the grid to breaking point
IT leaders are increasingly concerned about both data center energy efficiency and supply, with the rapid expansion of AI putting strain on national infrastructure. Research from Cadence found that three-quarters of data centers face increased pressure from AI-driven demands. As a result, seven-in-ten IT decision makers warn that the national grid is being pushed to breaking point. “AI is driving…
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UK data center industry growth faces serious challenges
The UK will be a high-growth area for data centers, according to one property consultancy, but outdated energy grids could complicate growth. Research from Ceres Property noted that annual revenue from data centers is up by $6 billion since 2017, topping more than $18bn this year. The consultancy predicted the UK would continue to see significant growth — no surprise…
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Analysts think Microsoft’s data center rollback is bad news for the AI boom – but the company says not to worry
Microsoft has reportedly ended leases for a significant amount of data center capacity, sparking debate over whether the AI boom is starting to falter. A note from analysts at TD Cowen claimed Microsoft had cancelled leases in the US at two separate data center operators, pulled out of yet to be signed leases, and shifted some of its international spending…
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British Gas launches trial scheme to reuse waste heat from data processing – and it involves installing a tiny ‘virtual data center’ in homes
British Gas is carrying out a trial using excess heat from data processing to provide free hot water in homes. The company has signed a deal with sustainable cloud business heata that will see the heat generated by corporate data processing channeled directly into hot water cylinder in the home. Not only could this cut heating costs for homeowners, British…
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AMD & G42 will build a powerful AI computing center in France
France’s president Emmanuel Macron recently announced a total of 109 billion Euros ($112 billion) in private investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Shortly after, G42, a prominent AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, has also shared that it’s setting up a cutting-edge AI computing center in Grenoble, France. The project, announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris, will…
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Talking Cars 464: Live From CR’s Auto Test Center
This special “Talking Cars” podcast serves as a “recap” of our first-ever live episode of a show focused on the state of electric vehicles in 2025. We welcomed live viewers and listeners who shared questions for real-time engagement with the panel. As you might imagine, there was plenty to talk about. Conversation focused on whether or not the EV products…
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Scientists say they can cut data center energy consumption by changing just a few lines of code
Data center energy consumption could be cut by up to 30% simply by changing a few lines of code, according to new research. Most data centers around the world use the open source operating system Linux, and researchers from Canada’s University of Waterloo said this can create efficient data flows, thereby causing energy consumption to increase. “Information arrives at data…
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Europe’s largest data center approved for development in UK
Europe’s largest data center has been approved for development in the UK, according to an announcement from DC01UK. DC01UK’s planning application for the site has been accepted by Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee, a district in Hertfordshire north of London. The site will be up to two million square feet and is set across 85 acres of ground, 54% of…
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Bill Gates’ nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal
TerraPower, a nuclear energy startup founded by Bill Gates, struck a deal this week with one of the largest data center developers in the US to deploy advanced nuclear reactors. TerraPower and Sabey Data Centers (SDC) are working together on a plan to run existing and future facilities on nuclear energy from small reactors. Tech companies are scrambling to determine…
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