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Final Fantasy XIV previews and elaborates on same-region matching starting with the Japanese data centers
Final Fantasy XIV is implementing same-region matching for its Japanese data centers starting October 13th, with plans to roll out to other regions if tests prove stable. This change will allow players from different logical data centers within the same physical data center to matchmake together, enhancing cross-world linkshells, party finder, and other social features.
OpenAI head Sam Altman says 'people hate data centers,' but the company still plans to invest $50 million more in AI infrastructure this year alone
Despite public backlash and negative sentiments towards data centers and AI, OpenAI plans to invest an additional $50 million in AI infrastructure this year. CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the public's negativity but emphasizes the continued need for compute power, even exploring renting out capacity for profitability. The article highlights community opposition to data centers, citing examples of lawsuits and environmental concerns.
Microsoft-backed AI data center has been accused of violating federal law
A data center backed by Microsoft is facing accusations of violating federal law by allegedly operating numerous large generators without the necessary permits. The allegations suggest a failure to comply with regulatory requirements for its operations.
X claims it found a Chinese bot farm posting anti-AI data center sentiments
X has identified a bot farm composed of approximately 200,000 inauthentic accounts, with around 200 specifically targeting and posting negative sentiments against AI data centers. This discovery is part of a broader investigation into coordinated disinformation campaigns originating from China.
Marvell Q2 FY27 earnings results beat revenue expectations, but miss EPS whisper number
Marvell Technology exceeded revenue expectations for Q2 FY27, reporting $2.74 billion in revenue, driven primarily by its $2.17 billion data center business. While the company beat analyst consensus for earnings-per-share (EPS), it fell short of the Earnings Whisper expectation. Despite a slight dip in after-hours trading, Marvell's strong performance in the booming AI and data center component market positions it well for future growth, with a forecast of $3.15 billion in revenue for Q3 FY27.
I barely remember the last time Nvidia mentioned gaming at all in an earnings call
Nvidia's latest earnings call reveals a significant shift in company priorities, with the data center and artificial intelligence segments now dominating revenue and strategic focus. Gaming, once a core business, is no longer reported as a separate segment and has minimal impact on the company's bottom line, despite the continued release of high-end GPUs like the RTX 50-series.
NVIDIA's (NVDA) data centers accounted for $89.0 billion in Q2 2027 revenue
NVIDIA reported a significant revenue of $96.2 billion for Q2 2027, with $89.0 billion specifically generated from its data center segment. This AI-focused segment saw an 18 percent increase from the previous quarter and a 117 percent increase year-over-year, driven by high demand for its AI systems and strategic partnerships.
WashU fuel cell breakthrough targets data centers that keep draining the grid
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new catalyst for low-temperature fuel cells that significantly improves durability and performance, potentially enabling data centers to generate their own electricity from hydrogen. The breakthrough involves a novel carbon nanostructure that allows platinum-cobalt nanoparticles to remain stable and highly ordered at high temperatures, retaining 85% of their performance after extensive testing. While still in the laboratory phase, this development could reduce the strain on the energy grid caused by increasing data center electricity consumption.
A Texas Gas Plant Built for One Amazon Data Center Could Out-Pollute America’s Biggest Coal Facility
A new natural gas power plant in Texas, built to supply an Amazon data center, has a permit allowing up to 33 million tons of CO2 emissions annually, potentially exceeding the output of the nation's largest coal plant. While plants rarely operate at full permitted capacity, the high ceiling raises concerns about environmental impact, especially as companies like Meta and Google also invest in non-renewable power sources for their data centers. This trend conflicts with corporate climate pledges, including Amazon's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040.
MARA Dumped 91% of Its Q2 Mining Output, Then Staked 18,750 BTC on an AI Data-Center Bet It Won’t Fully Explain
MARA Holdings sold 91% of its second-quarter Bitcoin mining output and then leveraged 18,750 BTC as collateral for new debt to fund the purchase of a power generation site for AI workloads. The company secured $750 million in loans from Coinbase and Two Prime, but the exact amount of unrestricted Bitcoin remaining and the liquidation price are not disclosed, creating significant financial risk.
'They call us old stupid farmers, you know, but we’re not': Family declines $26 million offer to convert their farmland into an AI data center
A farming family in Northern Kentucky has declined a $26 million offer from an unnamed company to convert half of their 1,200-acre farmland into an AI data center. The family expressed concerns about the impact on food production, water, and the environment, rejecting the offer as a potential scam despite its significant financial value.
Ro Khanna calls for the right to oppose data centers to be protected
Congressman Ro Khanna is advocating for a "Data Center Bill of Rights" to protect the public's ability to oppose the construction of data centers. This initiative aims to give communities more power in decisions regarding data center development.
AMD data center sales top $6.7B as gaming revenue slides 31%
AMD reported a significant increase in data center sales, reaching $6.7 billion and more than doubling year-over-year, driven by AI demand. Conversely, the company's gaming revenue declined by 31% to $779 million, attributed to industry-wide component shortages and higher prices affecting consoles like the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, as well as the Steam Deck.
AMD made over 8 times as much revenue on data centers as it did gaming last quarter
AMD reported record-breaking revenue of $11.5 billion in Q2, with data centers contributing $6.7 billion, doubling last year's figures. In contrast, the company's gaming revenue saw a 31% year-over-year dip, amounting to $779 million. This shift is attributed to strong demand in the AI sector and a decline in sales of custom chips for consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, alongside broader market factors affecting PC hardware.
Samsung announces next-gen 3D memory when all we want is reasonably priced DDR5
Samsung has announced its latest advancements in 3D memory technology, primarily targeting data center applications. The announcement comes amidst consumer demand for more affordable DDR5 memory for PCs and consoles.
Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot
The governor of Texas has ordered an audit of new data centers due to concerns over their significant power consumption, exceeding 400 gigawatts. The state currently hosts over 500 data centers.
NAND and HBM have been merged into a dorky megazord for datacenters by Sandisk and SK hynix
SK hynix and Sandisk have unveiled High Bandwidth Flash (HBF), a new memory technology merging High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and NAND capabilities for data centers. HBF aims to provide high-speed data transfer with expanded capacity, leveraging an open standard via the Open Compute Project and the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) interface. This development comes amidst a growing demand for AI infrastructure and ongoing memory supply shortages.
SpaceXAI pats itself on the back for removing temporary turbines in Memphis under agreed order over the next year: "We care deeply about being good neighbors"
xAI and SpaceX have agreed to remove 69 mobile turbines powering their Mississippi data centers over the next 11 months, following an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The company plans to switch to power from a new 1.2 GW plant under construction and will invest in emission control technologies for the turbines. This action comes amid ongoing environmental and ethical disputes regarding the turbines and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.
SpaceXAI says it will take a year to fully remove unpermitted gas turbines from its Mississippi data center
SpaceXAI has stated it will take a year to remove unpermitted gas turbines from its Mississippi data center. The company faces accusations from the NAACP of violating the Clean Air Act.
How to fight a data center
This article provides guidance on how to oppose the construction or operation of data centers. It addresses concerns related to noise pollution, utility costs, and broader environmental impacts.