AI data centre boom drives surge in U.S. gas-powered infrastructure
New natural gas projects tied to just 11 U.S. data centre campuses could emit more than 129 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually, according to air permit estimates reviewed by WIRED. The findings highlight the growing climate cost of the AI infrastructure build-out, as major technology companies increasingly turn to dedicated power sources outside the […]
Anthropic nears $1 trillion valuation as secondary market demand surges
Shares in Anthropic are commanding premium valuations on private secondary markets, with investor demand pushing estimates close to $1 trillion. The surge contrasts with softer demand for OpenAI stock, which is trading below its most recent funding valuation despite its larger scale. Because neither company is publicly listed, most investors access shares through secondary marketplaces […]
Astronomer warns satellite growth may have exceeded safe orbital limits
Thousands of satellites now orbit Earth at low altitude, with SpaceX accounting for more than two-thirds of them through its Starlink network. The rapid expansion is raising concerns among researchers about collision risks, environmental effects and the long-term sustainability of low Earth orbit. The growth has accelerated since Starlink’s first launch in 2019, with satellites […]
