Activist investor Starboard Value on Wednesday pressed Riot Platforms to speed up AI data center deals, saying the ‌bitcoin miner is well-positioned to capitalize on booming demand for ‌artificial intelligence infrastructure. Shares of Riot rose about 5% in premarket trading. The push underscores a ​shift among crypto miners, which are looking to use their large power capacity for AI computing as bitcoin mining profits remain volatile and demand for AI data centers grows rapidly.