EngineeringInfrastructureResearch

Generative AI Boosts Pipeline Safety Predictions Amid Data Scarcity

Advanced data augmentation techniques are revolutionizing pipeline safety assessments by generating synthetic corrosion data where real-world testing is impractical. The CopulaGAN-LightGBM combination reportedly delivers the highest predictive improvement, while SHAP analysis identifies critical failure factors. A new web platform now enables real-time residual strength calculations for industry professionals.

Breaking Through Data Barriers in Pipeline Integrity

Researchers have developed a novel approach to predicting the residual strength of corroded pipelines by combining generative artificial intelligence with machine learning, according to recent findings published in npj Materials Degradation. The method addresses a critical industry challenge: the scarcity of high-quality experimental data needed to train accurate predictive models for pipeline safety assessment.

InfrastructureTechnology

Pennsylvania’s Former Coal Mine Site Eyed for Major Data Center Development

A massive data center project has been proposed for the site of a former Pennsylvania coal mine, promising significant job creation and economic revitalization. The development would utilize natural gas infrastructure and river access for power and cooling systems while representing a shift in coal mining land use.

Major Data Center Planned for Former Mining Site

A transformative project is being proposed for the site of a former coal mine in Greene County, Pennsylvania, where developers plan to construct a massive data center spanning approximately 1,400 acres. According to reports, the development would represent a significant repurposing of the former Robena Mine property along the Monongahela River, potentially creating over 1,000 jobs during construction and beginning operations as early as 2029.

BusinessInfrastructure

Lincoln Property Company Nears Acquisition of Chandler Data Center with Expansion Plans

Lincoln Property Company appears poised to reacquire a Chandler data center facility it previously owned and sold in 2019. Sources indicate the company is working with city officials to amend development agreements that would enable both the purchase and a significant expansion of the existing data center operations. The move would mark a return to a property with which the company has historical ties.

Data Center Acquisition in Progress

Real estate firm Lincoln Property Company is reportedly close to acquiring a data center facility in Chandler, Arizona, according to documents filed with city officials. Sources indicate the company is seeking to purchase the property located at 2500 W. Frye Road, which it previously owned and sold to CBRE Investment Management in 2019.

CloudInfrastructureTechnology

Major AWS Disruption Impacts Alexa, Ring, and Snapchat Services

A substantial outage at Amazon Web Services has caused widespread disruptions to popular services like Alexa, Ring, and Snapchat. The issues began during morning hours, affecting multiple platforms reliant on AWS infrastructure. Service status remains under investigation as the outage continues to unfold.

Widespread Service Disruptions Reported

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has caused extensive disruptions across multiple digital platforms, according to reports. The service interruptions have affected prominent services including Amazon Alexa, Ring, and Snapchat, creating a cascade of accessibility issues for users worldwide.