A research team from Epoch AI is using open-source data and satellite imagery to map AI datacenters across the U.S. Their interactive map reveals the cost, ownership, and power use of these facilities, which often go unnoticed by local communities until after construction. The project highlights the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and its significant energy demands.

Microsoft is increasing its cloud infrastructure in the US, launching the East US 3 region in Atlanta by early 2027 and expanding five existing datacenter regions. The new facilities will enhance resilience and support advanced AI workloads while focusing on sustainability and community benefits.