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DataVolt commits $5 billion to build ‘net zero AI factory’ in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM development

DataVolt is to invest $5 billion to develop a new 1.5 GW net zero AI campus at NEOM’s Oxagon, with the first phase expected to go live by 2028. 

Alphabet commits $75 billion to build out AI data centres, drops AI weapons pledge

Alphabet has announced plans to invest around $75 billion in capex in 2025, which will go to growing the company’s fleet of AI data centres. 

Salute announces acquisition of Keysource Group

Salute is set to bolster its European operations with the proposed acquisition of Keysource Group. 

CMA cloud market probe sparks new investigation fears for AWS and Microsoft

AWS and Microsoft could soon find themselves under investigation by the CMA due to anticompetitive practices in the cloud market.

Europe’s ‘largest cloud and AI data centre’ gets the go-ahead

DC01UK’s application to build Europe’s largest cloud and AI data centre has been approved by Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee. 

Pure Data Centres plans to install ‘world’s largest living wall’ on London data centre

Pure Data Centres has received planning permission to build what is claimed to be the world's largest living wall on its data centre in London.

Move over Siri, the UK Government has Humphrey now

The UK Government has unveiled a new set of AI tools dubbed ‘Humphrey’, which are designed to streamline public services.

Over half of UK public unaware of data centres’ role, study finds

A new survey has suggested that half of UK consumers (51%) have never heard the term ‘data centre’.

Trend Report: How data centre design is evolving to meet new challenges

Designing Data Centres: Meeting the Needs of the Future is a new report exploring how data centre operators are adapting to meet new challenges.

How has the data centre industry reacted to the UK’s AI plan?

The UK Government’s plan to harness AI across the entire economy has thus far received positive reaction from across the industry, although many have also shared concerns. 

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