A consortium led by BlackRock and Nvidia has announced the acquisition of Aligned Data Centers for approximately $40 billion. The group, which includes xAI, Microsoft, GIP, MGX, Temasek, and the Kuwait Investment Authority, aims to expand AI data center infrastructure to meet the surging global demand for AI computing power. The consortium plans to double Aligned's 50 campuses across the Americas and leverage a $100 billion capital pool through the AI Infrastructure Partnership for further expansion and development.