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Microsoft Warns Data Center Growth Needs Community Trust

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Microsoft President Brad Smith said gaining the trust of local communities has become essential for building data centers in the United States, as public opposition to such projects increases.

The rapid expansion of data centers, driven largely by demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services, is placing pressure on energy infrastructure and raising electricity costs. This has led to growing concerns among residents about environmental impact, water usage and pollution.

Smith emphasized that technology companies must secure and maintain community support to move forward with new developments. Without local approval, projects risk delays or cancellation.

In recent months, several proposed data center projects in regions across the Midwest and Northeast have been halted due to community resistance, highlighting the rising tension between infrastructure growth and local concerns.

The issue reflects a broader challenge for the tech industry as it scales up AI and cloud capacity while balancing environmental and social considerations.

Ecolab Buys CoolIT for $4.75B to Target AI Cooling Demand

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Ecolab has agreed to acquire liquid cooling specialist CoolIT Systems from KKR for approximately $4.75 billion in cash, aiming to expand its presence in the fast-growing AI data center market.

The deal comes as technology companies increase investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, driving demand for advanced cooling solutions. Traditional air cooling is being replaced by liquid-based systems that can handle higher chip densities and energy loads.

CoolIT provides liquid cooling technology to major industry players, including chipmakers such as Nvidia and AMD. Its systems are widely used by hyperscale and colocation data center operators.

Ecolab expects the acquisition to strengthen its capabilities by combining CoolIT’s hardware and thermal engineering expertise with its own strengths in water management, chemistry and digital monitoring. This integration is expected to position the company as a more comprehensive provider of cooling and fluid management solutions.

CoolIT is projected to generate around $550 million in revenue over the next year. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and contribute positively to Ecolab’s earnings per share by 2028.

Broadcom Targets 3D Chip Sales

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Broadcom expects to sell at least one million advanced stacked chips by 2027, signaling a major step forward in its AI hardware strategy.

The company’s technology combines multiple silicon layers into a single integrated unit, improving performance and energy efficiency for high-demand computing tasks.

Early engineering samples are already being tested by partners, with broader production planned in the coming years. The design enables greater data flow between components, supporting increasingly complex AI workloads.

Broadcom’s approach also allows flexibility in manufacturing processes, helping customers tailor chip performance to specific needs.

The initiative is expected to open a substantial new revenue stream while strengthening the company’s position in the competitive AI semiconductor landscape.