The surge in AI-driven datacenter demand shows no signs of slowing. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced the acquisition of Intersect, an energy and infrastructure firm, for $4.75 billion. This move aims to bolster Google’s power resources to support expanding…
The US Military is set on becoming a leader in AI technology, and a new career path is opening for officers to spearhead its automation initiatives. Starting in January, the Army will begin accepting applications from current officers for the…
In recent developments, China’s Cyberspace Administration released draft regulations targeting the usage of AI companions, specifically aiming to restrict their role in elder care. These draft rules, named ‘Interim Measures for the Administration of Humanized Interactive Services Based on Artificial…
Most GenAI models are developed and implemented in substantial datacenter clusters, but creating, testing, and prototyping locally remains crucial today. Traditionally, this required high-end, costly workstations. Nvidia’s DGX Spark, despite its relatively modest power, offers a 128GB AI lab in…
Over the last three years, hyperscale datacenter operators have massively increased their infrastructure investments, driven by the growing AI demand. Infrastructure spending has tripled, and capacity has risen by 170%, according to Synergy Research. The big players—Amazon, Microsoft, Google—among others,…
The UK Government Digital Service is integrating an AI-powered chatbot into its GOV.UK platform, starting with the app in 2026. The chatbot will aim to simplify user inquiries by merging data from multiple government departments, providing cohesive responses to citizen…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has engaged major tech organizations for its ambitious Genesis Project, focusing on AI-powered scientific breakthroughs. The DOE recently formed partnerships with 24 innovative tech firms, including industry leaders like OpenAI, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Dell,…
Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a halt to datacenter construction across the United States. The Vermont senator argues this pause is necessary to allow democracy to catch up with the rapid advances of artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring technology benefits everyone,…
Cisco has declared its in-house AI models ready to empower its products, beginning with the Duo Identity Intelligence service. The model, dubbed Foundation-Sec-8B, is a comprehensive language model designed to streamline cybersecurity activities. Key functionalities include automating security operations, simulating…
The surge in AI technology development has triggered a spree of new datacenter projects, sparking growing concerns from local communities about their environmental and social repercussions. In Georgia’s Coweta County, accusations have emerged surrounding private meetings between county officials and…
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