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AXIOS (Katie Fehrenbacher) - Off-grid data centers aren't the panacea that some AI firms hoped

Local backlash and reliability concerns are challenging the vision of an AI boom built quickly using large off-grid data centers. Why it matters: If giant projects stumble, trillions of dollars in AI investment and the industry's plans to rapidly expand data centers could be at risk. The big picture: In an effort to speed AI development, some companies are building data centers powered mainly by onsite generation rather than waiting years to connect to the electric grid. - There are 59 data centers with a combined capacity of about 90 gigawatts that plan to build their own power "behind-the-meter" using sources like gas turbines, generators and fuel cells, according to a report from research firm Cleanview. - A smaller subset is trying…

What are the recent developments regarding Elon Musk's xAI and its data center power sources?
Elon Musk built xAI's Colossus 1 using mobile gas turbines in a few months; while initially off-grid, it is now grid-connected and selling compute to Anthropic. Musk is now using gas turbines to power Colossus 2 (selling compute to Google) and recently purchased a mobile gas turbine company.
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Which companies are identified as chief developers of the off-grid data center approach?
The chief developers include OpenAI, along with its partners Oracle and Crusoe, who have worked on OpenAI's Stargate campuses.
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What issues occurred at a small off-grid data center in Virginia regarding its power source and local impact?
A small off-grid data center in Virginia had its onsite gas turbines knocked offline for 24 hours, forcing it to rely on diesel generators. This occurred during poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires, leading to local resident complaints of 60-decibel noise and burning lungs.
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What regulatory setback did Oracle's "Project Jupiter" face in New Mexico?
New Mexico's top land official rejected a gas pipeline intended to supply onsite fuel cells for Oracle's 2.5 GW "Project Jupiter" data center campus, which is part of the Oracle and OpenAI Stargate initiative. This setback could result in a years-long delay.
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What is the scale of the 12 specific projects tracked by Occam Edge where onsite power is the primary supply?
Infrastructure risk analysis firm Occam Edge tracks 12 projects where onsite power serves as the primary supply, representing about 10.6 GW of announced capacity.
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How many data centers are planning to use "behind-the-meter" onsite generation like gas turbines, generators, and fuel cells, and what is their combined capacity?
According to a report from research firm Cleanview, there are 59 data centers with a combined capacity of approximately 90 gigawatts that plan to build their own power "behind-the-meter".
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AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - Hawaii’s Democrat Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted in COVID Contract Bribery Scheme

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, a Democrat, has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on charges she orchestrated a scheme trading COVID-19 testing contracts […] Source

What are the specific charges against Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke?
Sylvia Luke has been indicted on charges that she orchestrated a scheme involving the trading of COVID-19 testing contracts.
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Who has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury in connection with a bribery scheme?
Hawaii’s Democratic Lieutenant Governor, Sylvia Luke, has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury.
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