The world’s largest privately owned laser just switched on
A massive privately owned laser facility is now online, marking a notable shift as private capital moves deeper into frontier science infrastructure.
Michigan lands a major AI infrastructure project as the race for compute expands
A new Michigan project highlights how the AI boom is shifting from models and apps to the physical infrastructure that makes them possible.
Erin Brockovich targets data center secrecy as AI infrastructure booms
As data center construction accelerates, Erin Brockovich is pushing a new fight: how much communities are told about the environmental and utility impacts of the facilities moving into their backyards.
Google spotlights new community investments in Missouri
Google is rolling out a new round of community investments in Missouri, putting the focus on local support programs, digital skills, and broader economic development.
Five AI Builders Say the Industry Is Hitting Real Friction
The AI boom is still charging ahead, but some of the people helping build it say the weak points are getting harder to ignore.
Nicolas Sauvage is betting on the boring parts of AI
While much of the AI market is focused on headline-grabbing apps, Nicolas Sauvage is leaning into the less glamorous layers that help the technology run in the real world.
Coatue eyes data center land play as AI infrastructure race expands
Coatue is reportedly pursuing a plan to buy land for data centers, underscoring how the AI boom is pushing investors beyond software and into the hard reality of power, property, and compute.
Google names first recipients of West Memphis Energy Impact Fund
The first round of West Memphis Energy Impact Fund awards is here, with Google spotlighting local organizations and projects focused on energy resilience, workforce opportunity and community impact.