TikTok scraps Ireland data center expansion plans

TikTok has officially abandoned its plans to construct a second data center in Ireland, marking a significant setback for the country's ambition to become a major data center hub. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the capacity of Ireland's national grid to support such large-scale energy demands. The withdrawal by ByteDance's subsidiary highlights the challenges faced by tech companies in securing reliable and sustainable power infrastructure, potentially impacting future foreign investment in the region's digital economy.