Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution
Large-scale datacentre projects are facing significant challenges, as seen with the halted Prince William Digital Gateway in Virginia due to legal opposition. The Uptime Institute reports that around half of 250 announced projects exceeding 100MW may not proceed, threatening the infrastructure needed for rapid advancements in AI technology. Energy demands are expected to double by 2025, exacerbating the situation.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC
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