Rich Miller

I write about the places where the Internet lives, telling the story of data centers and the people who build them. I founded Data Center Knowledge, the data center industry's leading news site. Now I'm exploring the future of cloud computing at Data Center Frontier.

DOE Study: AI Boom Breeds Localized Energy Constraints, But Grid Can Meet Long-Term Demand

Rich Miller

April 22, 2024

The surge in AI adoption and soaring AI demand has helped data center energy use in the U.S. double over the past three years, with another 50% growth likely by 2027, according...

Hybrid Data Center Designs Offer Flexibility for Transition to Liquid Cooling

Rich Miller

March 27, 2024

Liquid cooling adoption is growing, but air cooling will be around for many years. Data center experts see new builds shifting to flexible hybrid approaches that can support both...