Dallas Fort Worth becomes hot spot for ‘data centers’ as the AI race heats up
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order this week aimed at making data centers a cornerstone of the nation’s future.
The order provides federal support to address the massive energy needs of data centers as artificial intelligence continues to expand. It also directs federal agencies to identify potential sites for companies to build these facilities, which house servers and other essential components for AI operations.
The president emphasized his vision for the United States to lead the world in AI technology and semiconductor manufacturing.
The White House said in a statement, said:
Cutting-edge AI will have profound implications for national security and enormous potential to improve Americans’ lives if harnessed responsibly, from helping cure disease to keeping communities safe by mitigating the effects of climate change. However, we cannot take our lead for granted,
The executive order comes just as a new, state-of-the-art data center held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday in Irving with city officials.
The Edged Dallas is opening a 168,610-square-foot sustainable data center in an industrial area off Loop 12 and Highways 183 and 114. The company said it uses waterless cooling systems, solar panels, and advanced energy-efficient technologies to reduce its environmental impact on local resources.
The company said in a press release,
As data centers become critical infrastructure supporting communication and commerce, Edged Dallas leads the way in powerful and sustainable performance,
Experts say this type of goal for sustainability is important as data centers become more and more common in the state. DFW is quickly becoming one of the hot spots in the region, ranking as the second-largest data center market in North America.
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Dallas Fort Worth becomes hot spot for ‘data centers’ as the AI race heats up, source