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Cortical Labs. Australia.
Two biological data centres: Melbourne (120 CL1 units) and Singapore with the National University (up to 1,000 units).
Their flagship chip, the CL1, uses human neuron cells wired to microelectrode arrays. Earlier this month it learned to play Doom in one week.
The goal: cloud-based brain computing services.
Now someone is building data centres from brain cells.
Silicon is hitting its limits. Evolution might be next.
#AI #BioComputing #Tech #DataCentres #Neuroscience

A #Pew Research Centre survey reveals mixed public opinion on #datacentres. While a majority recognise their #economicbenefits, concerns are higher regarding #environmentalimpact, home #energycosts, and #qualityoflife for nearby residents. Democrats and younger adults express more negative views. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/how-americans-view-data-centers-impact-in-key-areas-from-the-environment-to-jobs/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Silicon Titans Align on Optical Future for AI Infrastructure

#AI #Semiconductors #Technology #DataCentres #AusNews

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-12-silicon-titans-align-on-optical-future-for-ai-infrastructure-eb7cf4c5

#dataCentres #broadcom #vmware
Viel gescholten wurde wegen der Lizenzpolitik. Dieser Zug ist fair. Ich hatte ja fast damit gerechnet. Aber so früh. Respekt.
"This is exactly what we are proud to have accomplished by announcing that the majority of #servers certified for version 8.x were automatically carried forward and are supported in #VCF 9.0. Customers get the latest capabilities while maximizing the return on their existing #hardware #investments "
https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/02/25/vcf-9-0-server-certification-preserving-your-hardware-investment-and-giving-the-best-roi/

Are these #Cologix #datacentres going to pay for the excess demand on Québec's electrical grid, i.e. true #electricity market prices?

Or, is that going to be downloaded to Québec residents? You do not need to reply, I know the answer.

https://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/data-centre-in-st-laurent-receiving-240-million-investment/article_12098130-aedf-4d03-9a70-c1418f040f71.html #corporatewelfare #hydroquebec #polQC #QCpoli #assnat #cdnpoli #polcan

A 'power-first' approach to investment in and planning of #datacentres in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, a new report from Deloitte has suggested. ⚡

https://sustainabilityonline.net/?p=26733

Social media users blame AI data centres for Calgary’s water restrictions. But is there really a link?
Calgary’s recent return to water restrictions has had several social media users placing the blame on AI data centres and their massive water consumption.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/data-centre-calgary-water-restrictions-9.7123255?cmp=rss

Data centres are war targets now. Tech companies are scrambling to respond

#DataCentres #CloudComputing #CyberSecurity #TechNews #AusNews

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-11-data-centres-are-war-targets-now-tech-companies-are-scrambling-to-respond-da923501

UK AI Action Plan: vaporware, crypto bros, and no AI

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/03/10/uk-ai-action-plan-vaporware-crypto-bros-and-no-ai/

Clegg Moves Beyond Meta to Back AI Infrastructure Play, Not Superintelligence

#NickClegg #AI #DataCentres #AusNews

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-11-clegg-moves-beyond-meta-to-back-ai-infrastructure-play-not-superintelligence-73d2e229

I'm also struck by the writer's horror that data centres consume 4% of the US's annual electricity usage. They consume *over 21%* of Ireland's. The EU average is 3%.

#DataCentres #electricity #Ireland

America's AI Data Centers Face a Peak Water Crisis by 2030

#DataCentres #WaterCrisis #AusNews #ClimateImpact #AI

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-10-americas-ai-data-centers-face-a-peak-water-crisis-by-2030-7a5288ce

Oracle and OpenAI backtrack from Texas expansion, but broader commitment stands

#Stargate #OpenAI #Oracle #DataCentres #AusNews

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-09-oracle-and-openai-backtrack-from-texas-expansion-but-broader-commitment-stands-88cc02c7

#GriftersGonnaGrift in the World of #FakeAI until the money runs out. It’s all a #grift. #DigitalGrifters #TechOligarchs #TechBros #NVIDIA #datacentres. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/09/revealed-uks-multibillion-ai-drive-is-built-on-phantom-investments?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

“There has been a lot of narrative crafted by tech companies that links AI to economic growth,” said Cecilia Rikap, a professor of economics at University College London. “Companies claim that they are doing this big investment. But it is a narrative that doesn’t hold water.”

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/09/from-press-release-to-scrap-metal-site-the-essex-supercomputer-thats-still-a-scaffolding-yard

#AI #Supercomputer #DataCentres

With our ‘Sustainability Atlas IT’, we aim to provide a concise yet comprehensive insight into #sustainable #IT #infrastructures.
@mrchrisadams , one of the partners of #greenio 🎙️ with his #GreenWebFoundation, shared his views on #sustainability on the web with us during the event and painted a picture of a better future for #datacentres, #AI and the #internet.
#digital #sustainability #ai #Postcodelotterie