San Francisco startup NetworkOcean plans to test a 500kW underwater data center in the Bay, claiming to cut energy use by 30%. However, without securing permits, the project risks regulatory action. Environmentalists worry about its impact on marine life. The appeal of underwater data centers, driven by natural cooling and operational efficiency, faces challenges as authorities focus on the environmental risks involved.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest £8 billion($10.5B) in UK data centers over the next five years, supporting up to 14,000 jobs and contributing £14 billion to the UK’s GDP. The investment strengthens Britain’s cloud infrastructure while delivering a significant boost to the country’s economy under its new Labour government. AWS continues global expansion as competition heats up with rivals like Microsoft.
