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Microsoft Promises Community-First Approach as It Expands AI Data Centers

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By Olivia Grant Jan 14, 2026

Microsoft outlined a community-first strategy for expanding AI data centers, promising to cover electricity costs and reduce local environmental impact. The move comes amid rising public opposition to large-scale AI infrastructure projects.

Alphabet to Acquire Intersect for $4.75 Billion to Advance U.S. Energy Innovation

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By Olivia Grant Dec 22, 2025

Alphabet announced plans to acquire Intersect for $4.75 billion, aiming to expand data center capacity and accelerate energy innovation. The acquisition includes in-development projects and Intersect’s technical team.

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Anthropic Commits $50 B to U.S. AI Infrastructure Buildout

By Olivia Grant Nov 12, 2025

Anthropic will spend $50 billion on custom AI data centers in Texas and New York, partnering with Fluidstack to boost U.S. compute capacity and support its long-term research.

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Google to Invest $6.4 Billion in Germany to Expand Data Infrastructure

By Olivia Grant Nov 11, 2025

Google will invest €5.5 billion ($6.41 billion) in Germany to expand its cloud and data center capacity, building new facilities in Hesse as part of its European infrastructure strategy.

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OpenAI Crosses $1 Trillion in Computing Deals, Cementing AI Infrastructure Lead

By Samantha Reed Oct 7, 2025

OpenAI’s computing agreements have now surpassed $1 trillion, spanning deals with AMD, Nvidia, Oracle, and more – a milestone that underscores the capital intensity driving AI infrastructure expansion.