Iranian Drone Attacks Target US Data Centers, Risking AI Growth

0:00Here's more Sydney news for March 14th. Last week, Iranian drones directly hit two Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates and struck near one in Bahrain. Amazon confirmed the attacks in a status report. These facilities power cloud services around the clock and are part of six Amazon sites across the region. The Gulf states had high hopes for AI growth with cheap energy and stability drawing big investments. In May 2025, US President Donald Trump announced $2.8 trillion in pledges during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. That included a $700 billion AI data center in Abu Dhabi, partnering with companies like OpenAI and NVIDIA. The strikes caused widespread outages in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, knocking out banking, taxi, and food delivery apps. Even with backup centers, the simultaneous hits expose weaknesses. Experts warn of higher insurance costs, tougher talent recruitment,

1:02and millions needed for missile defenses. Iran views the centers as aiding US military AI efforts, and has listed more US tech offices and data centers in places like Dubai and Tel Aviv, as targets. The US is wrapping up AI in its forces, deepening the tech war link. Undersea internet cables through key waterways like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz now face risks too. Damage could disrupt over 90% of Europe, Asia data traffic. This conflict is making the region riskier for future data infrastructure builds. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. Layback, press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com