Materials Science, Not Algorithms, Is Becoming AI's Real Bottleneck
As AI demands surge, advanced materials for chip fabrication and data center cooling are emerging as the hidden constraint on computational scaling.
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Sriram Krishnan Departs White House AI Role as Administration Shifts Policy Focus
The former VC and tech executive is stepping down from his Trump administration post by month-end, planning an independent institution to shape AI governance.
Seven in Ten Americans Oppose Local AI Data Centers, Gallup Finds — More Than Ever Opposed Nuclear Plants
A March–April 2026 Gallup survey finds 70%+ of Americans oppose AI data center construction nearby, with resource strain and energy costs as top concerns.
Interactive Map Tracks AI Data Center Policy Conflicts Across the U.S. and World
University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro built a self-updating interactive map of global data center policy, powered by Claude AI and seeded by Epoch AI data.
Meta Bets on Space Solar to Power AI Data Centers After Dark
Meta has signed a 1 GW capacity deal with Overview Energy, a startup planning to beam orbital solar power to Earth as near-infrared light.