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After hearing hours of comments from more than 50 residents, the Chesapeake Planning Commission denied a proposal for the city’s first large-scale data center. The project still could be greenlit by the City Council. -
Darwin, an artificial intelligence-focused startup, has released a free tool that agencies can use to spark AI development. The move comes as lawmakers and other officials pay increased attention to AI.
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The venture between a battery startup and a data center builder will use a type of energy storage that would be a first for a U.S. data center. It would use what is known as an organic flow battery, which doesn’t require lithium.
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The local government may limit data center development, holding it to an area in and near White Oak Technology park in eastern Henrico. Should this happen, data centers elsewhere would need supervisors’ approval.
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Plus, learning American Sign Language with AI, the surge in ransomware attacks on governments in 2024, and self-driving cars hit a new speed record.
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The initiative is among its recent smart city endeavors. Others include working with Georgia Tech to debut a technology workspace that lets students learn among tech startups, and exploring smart mobility.
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Zoox robotaxis are back on the road after Amazon's self-driving vehicle subsidiary addressed a software recall affecting 270 vehicles prompted by a collision last month in Las Vegas.
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Coweta County officials on Tuesday became the second metro Atlanta government to temporarily pause all new data center projects, to find their bearings amid an unprecedented wave of proposals.
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The 20-building campus, at an undisclosed location, is planned by developer T5 Data Centers. Its fourth project in the state, this endeavor would be its largest and is estimated to require 1.2 gigawatts of power.
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Level Up Philly showcased Philadelphia high school students' tech skills at NASCIO, featuring VR and robotics demonstrations and highlighting the potential of youth from underserved communities for government technology roles.
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State tech leaders at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia highlighted a critical skills gap: prompt engineering. This realization is inspiring training aimed at upskilling the workforce to optimize the use of AI.
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The $7 billion project now being planned would be one of the largest such investments in Indiana history and create more than 1,200 construction jobs. But officials wonder whether power can ultimately be supplied fast enough.
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In remarks from Accenture headquarters in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom offered more information on three new projects that will focus on reducing traffic, improving road safety and enhancing a state call center.
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North Carolina House members are expected to vote soon on whether the state can invest a portion of its public funds — for retirement, education, transportation and more — in cryptocurrency.
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Despite a shift in the definition of the term “smart city” in recent years, the effort to make cities smarter continues, and it has evolved to include new technologies — and even tech-agnostic approaches.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled strong support for the technology after signing off on recommendations that included a $5 billion fund to develop nuclear power in Texas.
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The $11 billion data center campus going up outside of Northwest Indiana will have a 2,250-megawatt capacity. It will be able to use as much electricity as 1.5 million households, or up to half the households in the state.
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Digital Realty Trust is looking to rezone 156 acres in west Charlotte to allow for a 3-million-square-foot data center. The proposal was heard at Monday’s City Council rezoning meeting.
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The proposed legislation, a bipartisan proposal, would create a certification system offering tax incentives to entities that build data centers. Critics worry about lost revenue and power demands.
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A new Communications and Technology Committee in the House will play a part in reviewing most artificial intelligence-related proposals. Legislators have set a series of policy hearings in which to hear from AI leaders.
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Officials in the Garden State have unveiled two new artificial intelligence initiatives, the Next New Jersey Program — AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. Both encourage private-sector investment.
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