Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution

Datacentre projects critical for AI growth face delays and cancellations worldwide due to factors like energy demands, costs, and local opposition, threatening the expansion of AI infrastructure. The Prince William Digital Gateway in Virginia was halted over historic site concerns, exemplifying these challenges. Despite setbacks, global demand for datacentre power is expected to surge in the next five years, impacting AI firms reliant on this infrastructure.