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Apr 20, 2026

 
Large-scale US data center developments

A $20 billion data campus development in Joliet by Hillwood and PowerHouse signifies the Midwest's significant expansion in utility-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure, bringing attention to power consumption, cost management, and community relations.

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Should the Midwest prioritize AI infrastructure development despite potential impacts on power consumption and costs?

A tentative proposal has been made for a 2-gigawatt data center in Socorro, New Mexico.

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A proposal for a 1.2-gigawatt data center campus spanning 1,000 acres has been put forward in Irwin County, Georgia.

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Karis is considering a potential data center development in central Ohio, though no formal application has been submitted yet.

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The view from Reddit
“UPDATE : Microsoft blocked my CPA client's emails the day before the tax deadline”

Microsoft unblocked a CPA client's emails after a 15-hour outage, attributing the issue to the installation of third-party security applications, raising concerns about potential future blocks for users of these common tools.

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“Built a lightweight incident + infrastructure monitoring tool for smaller teams looking for honest feedback”

A developer is seeking community feedback on a new, simplified monitoring and incident response platform designed for smaller teams, offering free beta trials.

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“Am I fitting my role correctly or doing more?”

A recent graduate working as an IT Technician at a small company questions if their responsibilities, which include server patching, GPO management, firewall configuration, and CMMC compliance, align with their title or if they are performing a more senior role.

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