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Nscale, a London-based AI data center company, has secured $2 billion in funding from investors including Nvidia, boosting its valuation to $14.6 billion. Adding to its momentum, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg will join Nscale's board as an adviser. Led by former coal miner Josh Payne, Nscale is rapidly expanding its infrastructure to meet the surging demand for AI computing power from clients like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Target Hospitality, a company known for operating an ICE detention facility, is rapidly expanding into the burgeoning market of "man camps" to house workers building massive AI data centers. The firm has secured over $132 million in contracts to construct and manage temporary villages, including one for a 1.6-gigawatt data center in Texas, signaling a significant pivot to capitalize on the AI infrastructure boom. This move highlights a new lucrative opportunity for companies with expertise in large-scale, remote housing solutions.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Major technology companies, including industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, Google, Oracle, Amazon, and xAI, gathered at the White House on Wednesday to sign a nonbinding pledge championed by
Washington state's House Bill 2515, aimed at regulating data centers for environmental and ratepayer protection, has failed to pass. The bill's demise followed significant lobbying efforts and public opposition from major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon, despite support from environmental groups and consumer advocates.
The Nordic region is experiencing an unprecedented boom in data center construction, driven by the insatiable energy demands of artificial intelligence. Tech giants and specialized 'neocloud' providers are flocking to countries like Norway, Sweden, and Finland, drawn by abundant, cheap, and renewable energy, naturally cool climates, and available land. This shift marks a strategic move away from traditional European tech hubs, positioning the Arctic edge as a vital new frontier for AI infrastructure.
GeekWire's top stories for the week of Feb. 15, 2026, highlight Microsoft's new RTO policy and leadership changes at Xbox and Remitly. Washington state is setting new terms for data centers, while Seattle-area startups Temporal and Duckbill secured significant funding rounds. The tech community also paid tribute to desktop publishing pioneer Paul Brainerd.
The Trump administration has repealed Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), reverting power plant pollution controls to 2012 levels. This rollback coincides with soaring electricity demand from AI data centers, domestic manufacturing, and electric vehicles. Critics argue the move sacrifices health protections for industry savings, while aging coal plants are kept online to meet the growing energy needs.
OpenAI is making a major move into India, partnering with Tata for an initial 100MW AI data center capacity with a long-term goal of 1GW. The AI giant also plans to open new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru later this year, signaling a deep commitment to India's tech landscape and talent pool. This expansion is set to significantly boost AI development and adoption in the region.
