AI factories
Coverage of AI factories in the Nexus archive.
- AI Factories Create Winners and Losers in Power Equipment Market
AI factories are reshaping the power equipment market by creating distinct winners and losers. Current data center operations rely on alternating current converted to direct current for chip functionality.
- Nvidia’s $2 billion Texas project tests its vision for AI-powered industry
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in a Texas factory partnership with Coherent to develop AI infrastructure, producing materials for high-speed data transmission lasers. The project aims to advance AI systems by enabling more powerful, efficient chip networks, with CEO Jensen Huang advocating AI as a driver of job creation and economic growth despite concerns over energy use, job displacement, and security risks.
- NextEra Is Betting Its Dominion Deal Can Speed US Infrastructure for AI
NextEra is investing in US infrastructure to accelerate AI development through its Dominion deal. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts Europe's AI computing capacity will grow tenfold in two years, with over 20 AI factories in planning.
- Under a cloud: the growing resentment against the massive datacentres sprouting across Australian cities
Residents in Australian cities are resisting the rapid development of large datacentres, citing environmental concerns and disruptive construction. Proponents argue Australia must capitalize on the data boom to avoid economic stagnation, with examples like 'Australia’s largest hyperscale AI factory' in West Footscray facing local backlash.