The U.S. Department of Energy is urging the tech industry to rethink AI data centers’ energy use. They suggest creating a center focused on sustainable AI technologies and working with power producers to ease grid pressure. As AI rapidly expands, the DOE highlights the urgent need for innovations to balance energy demand and stabilize the grid.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new cloud region in Malaysia, fueling AI and data center growth across Asia-Pacific. This $6.2 billion investment will boost Malaysia’s economy by $12.1 billion and create 3,500 jobs annually through 2038. The expansion highlights Malaysia’s growing importance in the tech industry.