data center
noun
plural data centers
: a facility for housing computer systems and related equipment used for the storage and processing of large amounts of data
the construction of a new data center
The generators … ward against surges and power failures to ensure that the data center always runs smoothly.—
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For all the backlash against data centers, the embrace of Wyoming’s leaders stands out and lays out the other side of the debate.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
And that’s worked to Apple’s advantage as investors have shopped for an alternative to volatile tech giants scrambling to outspend one another on data centers and circular financing deals.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The post attracted a fair amount of backlash, with people pointing out the problems associated with data centers and intellectual property, and accusing Witherspoon of being paid by AI companies to promote generative tools.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Democrats hit data centers The Douglas County Google Data Center complex in Lithia Springs is one of the many data centers in Georgia.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The geographic concentration of data centers means that indicators such as public or environmental health costs tend to vary widely by state.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
The data center race looks like a powerful force to drive more investment into the nation’s energy system, and Wall Street types are confident there’s no shortage of capital poised to pour in.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Beyond its data centers, the AI search result on Google has become the new norm.
—Daniel Munoz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
And that’s worked to Apple’s advantage as investors have shopped for an alternative to volatile tech giants scrambling to outspend one another on data centers and circular financing deals.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The post attracted a fair amount of backlash, with people pointing out the problems associated with data centers and intellectual property, and accusing Witherspoon of being paid by AI companies to promote generative tools.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Democrats hit data centers The Douglas County Google Data Center complex in Lithia Springs is one of the many data centers in Georgia.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The geographic concentration of data centers means that indicators such as public or environmental health costs tend to vary widely by state.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
The data center race looks like a powerful force to drive more investment into the nation’s energy system, and Wall Street types are confident there’s no shortage of capital poised to pour in.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Beyond its data centers, the AI search result on Google has become the new norm.
—Daniel Munoz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Data center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20center. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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