US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035 TechCrunch By: Tim De Chant 15 September 2026 at 14:29 The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules TechCrunch By: Tim De Chant 9 September 2026 at 17:43 Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.
Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation TechCrunch By: Marina Temkin 3 September 2026 at 20:48 The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
Nvidiaβs $3.5B MediaTek bet reveals its plan for tackling Big Techβs AI chip buildout TechCrunch By: Rebecca Bellan 31 August 2026 at 11:15 Nvidia invests $3.5 billion into Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek. The deal shows how Nvidia plans to stay essential to AI infrastructure as Big Tech begins to build its own AI chips.