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Barnsley Selected as UK’s AI Pilot Town

Barnsley, a town in South Yorkshire, England, traditionally recognized for its coal mining and glassmaking heritage, is now at the forefront of the UK’s technological revolution as the first ‘Tech Town.’ The initiative involves infusing AI into local industries and…

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AI Demand Sends DRAM Prices Skyrocketing

The ongoing memory shortage is proving to be more severe than initially anticipated, with prices for both DRAM and NAND flash memory expected to surge in the first quarter of 2026. This escalation is driven by the increasing demands from…

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Q1 to See Significant DRAM Price Surge Amid AI Demand

The current memory market situation is dire with prices of DRAM and NAND flash memory skyrocketing in Q1 2026. This surge is fueled by AI trends and heightened demand from hyperscalers and cloud service providers (CSPs), putting tremendous pressure on…

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IRS Leans on AI Amid Staffing Cuts

As tax season 2026 approaches, the IRS is turning to artificial intelligence to fill the gaps left by recent layoffs. With fewer employees, the IRS plans to deploy AI to manage tasks such as reviewing tax-exempt status applications and processing…

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AI Boom Redefines Network Dynamics

Backblaze, a well-known cloud storage firm, has identified significant changes in network traffic flow patterns attributed to the rise of AI-driven data movement towards neocloud providers. These changes suggest a transition from traditional internet traffic dynamics to those characterized by…

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AI Investment: 1% GDP for Digital Independence

To achieve digital independence, countries will need to allocate at least 1% of their GDP to build AI infrastructure by 2029, based on insights from technology research firm Gartner. The pursuit of digital autonomy means nations are expected to set…

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Microsoft’s Cloud Gamble Concerns Investors

In what would have typically been a strong quarter for Microsoft, investors remain wary, resulting in a 6% drop in after-hours trading. Despite reporting a 60% YoY increase in profits, driven by $81.3 billion in revenue, Microsoft’s heavy reliance on…

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Meta’s $135B AI Investment Matches Kenya’s GDP

Meta is set to dramatically escalate its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, allotting an unprecedented financial commitment that rivals the GDP of some countries. The tech giant, parent to Facebook, announced plans to nearly double its capital expenditure on…

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Oracle Faces Job Cuts Amid AI Investment Strain

In light of significant financial demands posed by its ambitious AI datacenter expansion, Oracle might reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 and sell its health technology division, Cerner, according to investment banker TD Cown. The financial strain is largely attributed…

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AI Drives Increased Surveillance in UK Policing

The UK is enhancing its law enforcement capabilities by significantly increasing the deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across police forces in England and Wales. A recently unveiled Home Office white paper outlines plans to…

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