AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
The Verge AI2h agoEthicsGoogle is responding to criticism of AI data center water use with a framework for replenishment, transparency, and site-specific cooling choices. Its commitments include returning more water than data centers consume by 2030, avoiding water-intensive cooling in stressed regions, funding local infrastructure, using alternatives like reclaimed wastewater, and annual disclosures. The core tension remains that saving water can increase electricity demand.
Dow Unveils DOW Cooling Science at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 for AI Thermal Management
INSIDE 硬塞 AI7h agoHardwareDow presented its DOW™ Cooling Science platform at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026, highlighting high-performance silicone-based solutions. The platform targets thermal management challenges in AI data centers and advanced semiconductors as computing density rises. The announcement positions materials science as part of the broader AI infrastructure ecosystem, alongside industry collaboration under the “AI Together” theme.
Jensen Huang Attends Groundbreaking for NVIDIA’s New Taiwan HQ in Beitou-Shilin
INSIDE 硬塞 AI7d agoBusinessNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang appeared at the site of the company’s planned new Taiwan headquarters in Beitou-Shilin. The building centers on a “transparent” design concept, using an all-glass curtain wall to symbolize trustworthiness. According to the report, construction is planned to begin by the end of 2026, with completion and opening expected in 2030.