Category: Data Center

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Controversial AI Access for US Agencies at Low Cost

Despite numerous objections and allegations of bias, Elon Musk’s AI, known as Grok and once self-referenced as “MechaHitler,” is being offered to federal institutions for just $0.42. The deal, facilitated by the GSA, extends discounts beyond those offered by competitors…

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Microgrids Outshine Nuclear for Datacenters

A recent study has revealed that renewable energies like wind, solar, and battery-supported microgrids can power datacenters more affordably than small modular reactors (SMRs). With data centers increasingly reliant on energy due to AI advancements and rising electric vehicle demand,…

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Oracle’s $18B AI Bet

Oracle’s recent decision to accrue $18 billion in debt intends to back extensive datacenter projects to satisfy the increasing needs of AI model developers and corporate clients. This financial maneuver comes on the heels of Oracle’s announcement of sky-high cloud…

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DARPA’s AI Energy Efficiency Push

DARPA is addressing the challenge of measuring energy consumption in AI models with its new program, dubbed Mapping Machine Learning to Physics (ML2P). While AI development traditionally focuses on optimizing performance, this initiative seeks to align AI efficiency with the…

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AI Investment Shortfall Raises $2T Infrastructure Alarm

The AI boom is driving substantial infrastructure expansion, with the industry needing to reach $2 trillion in revenue by 2030 to sustain its growth. Bain & Company predicts this goal may not be met, leading to potential funding issues. Recent…

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Embracing the Datacenter Era

The UK’s power costs remain steep, coupled with an energy minister critical of electricity, sluggish planning processes, and a congested grid. Despite these obstacles, tech giants like Google invest billions in datacenters while companies such as Nvidia and Oracle fund…

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AI Takes Over Notepad: Microsoft’s Transformative Update

Microsoft has rolled out AI enhancements to its Notepad, beginning with Windows Insiders. The update offers features such as Summarize, Write, and Rewrite, available for Copilot+ PCs without the need for a subscription. The new features allow users with Copilot+…

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Huawei’s Ambitious AI Vision Unveiled

Huawei, a leading Chinese technology player, commenced its annual ‘Connect’ conference by outlining a series of advancements in AI processors poised to rival international offerings. The company is set to release the Ascend 950PR, achieving one petaflop FP8 capability, by…

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Scale AI Partners with Pentagon for $100M Data Initiative

Data management company Scale AI has embarked on a significant collaboration with the Pentagon to deploy its AI technology within top-secret networks, marking a vital step for the integration of AI in U.S. national security. The deal initially secures $41…

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Google Revealed as UK Datacenter Architect

In a bold move, Google has officially announced its involvement in a new European datacenter, located conveniently near the M25 in Hertfordshire. Previously under the guise of a shell company, the 2 million square feet facility was constructed at a…

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