The Data Center Digest — May 24, 2026, 1:03 PM ET

AI & ComputeLEAD STORY

Meta and Nebius Sign $27 Billion Deal for Nvidia Vera Rubin Deployments

Meta and Nebius have signed a $27 billion agreement to deploy Nvidia Vera Rubin hardware, according to Data Center Knowledge. The deal is one of the largest AI infrastructure commitments disclosed publicly and signals accelerating investment in next-generation GPU clusters. Nebius, the Amsterdam-listed AI infrastructure company spun out of Yandex, will use the agreement to expand compute capacity at scale. The deal reflects the pace at which hyperscalers and AI-focused cloud providers are racing to lock in advanced chip supply ahead of anticipated demand growth.

Data Center Knowledge·3 hours ago

Pennsylvania PUC Advances Measure to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has moved forward with a measure designed to protect residential and commercial ratepayers from bearing the cost of grid upgrades driven by data center demand. The proposal reflects growing state-level concern that large electricity consumers are shifting infrastructure costs onto existing customers. If adopted, the rule could set a precedent for how other states structure cost allocation as data center load growth continues.

WHYY·4 hours ago

Construction

Port Washington Data Center Groundbreaking Highlights Public-Private Partnerships

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the groundbreaking for a major data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin, highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and regional economic marketing in attracting large infrastructure investment. The $15 billion campus is among the largest announced data center projects in the Midwest. Developers say the site's proximity to Great Lakes water resources and available land made it a competitive location.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel·6 hours ago

Market

JLL Releases 2026 Global Data Center Outlook Report

JLL has published its 2026 Global Data Center Outlook, offering analysis of supply, demand, and investment trends across major markets worldwide. The report covers leasing activity, vacancy rates, and power availability constraints in key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Industry observers will watch the report's demand forecasts closely as capital allocation decisions for new builds accelerate through the year.

JLL·7 hours ago