Forget Project Natick - China says it has trumped Microsoft and launched its first underwater data center

China’s experiment with submerging digital infrastructure beneath the ocean has now moved from theory to commercial reality.
Việt Báo

China operates the world's first underwater data center: Weighs 1,433 tons, 35 meters deep, naturally cooled

China has just put into operation the world's first commercial underwater data center on Hainan Island, marking a major step ...
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Chinese Company Launches Wind-Powered Data Center at the Bottom of the Sea

A Chinese firm has just unveiled the world's first underwater data center, cooled by the ocean and powered by wind.

Microsoft Claims It Will Double Its Data Center Footprint in Two Years

Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, told investors that the company plans to double its data center footprint over the next two ...
Computerworld

Can Microsoft build massive AI data centers and meet climate goals without ‘greenwashing’?

When it comes to AI, it’s not easy being green. The technology requires massive amounts of computing power, which means consuming massive amounts of electricity. Giant new AI-focused data centers ...

Microsoft to quadruple its UAE AI data center capacity as part of $7.9B investment

In 2023, Microsoft partnered with an Abu Dhabi-based company called Group42 to grow its UAE data center presence. The tech ...