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US Stance Unclear on Datacenter Impact
Most Americans are aware of datacenters, but opinions are mixed on their overall impact. A Pew Research Center survey reveals a quarter of US adults are very familiar with datacenters, while another 50 percent have limited awareness. Surprisingly, 25 percent…

AI Advances Boost Military Efficiency
In recent military operations against Iran, the US has significantly improved its decision-making speed, leveraging the Maven Smart System from Palantir. This system has revolutionized the process by consolidating multiple tools into a single framework, allowing faster target identification and…

Meta’s AI Chips Outshine Competitors
Meta, a dominating force in social networking, has announced four groundbreaking custom AI chips, created alongside Broadcom, to power its artificial intelligence services. These chips, part of the Meta Training Inference Accelerator (MTIA) series, include the MTIA 300, 400, 450,…

Anticipating Nvidia GTC 2026
As Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) approaches, crucial advancements in AI technology are generating industry buzz. Despite Nvidia’s dominant market position, its chips face limitations in managing high-throughput generative AI workloads, essential for evolving code assistants and dynamic sy

AI Centers Could Bypass Housing for Grid Access
The British government is examining ways to expedite grid connections for essential projects, amid reports of extensive delays impacting developments like datacenters. Following the launch of the AI Opportunities Action Plan in early 2025, a surge in datacenter proposals led…

AI and Computers: Integrating Seamlessly
Enterprises can now explore integrating Perplexity’s AI solutions, as the service becomes optimized for broader adoption. Offering tools that interact with platforms like Gmail, Notion, and Salesforce, this cloud-based ecosystem facilitates automation and collaboration in business processes. Perplex

Data Center Energy Infrastructure Faces Challenges
In the evolution of large-scale computing, the stability of data center power designs has been a cornerstone. With rack architectures standardized around 12V and 48V systems, facilities have operated on predictable power demands for years. However, the rapid rise of…

Photonics Set to Halve DC Fiber Costs
Lightmatter, a photonics startup, has introduced its latest optical engine, capable of halving fiber consumption in contemporary datacenters without relying on co-packaged optics. The Passage L20, unveiled ahead of OFC, optimizes fiber usage in high-performance switches and GPUs through near-package

Oracle Utilizes AI to Outmaneuver SaaS Decline
Oracle is leveraging AI-driven coding tools to enhance its software capabilities, potentially avoiding the challenges facing smaller competitors in the cloud market. During the Q3 financial results announcement, co-CEO Mike Sicilia emphasized the company’s quick adaptation to AI, which is…

AI Datacenters Could Drain Water Supply
Public water systems in the US face potential pressure as datacenters demand more water for cooling, especially during hotter times of the year, according to a study from UC Riverside. Although using water is efficient for minimizing power consumption in…

AI Agents: Potential Risks for Consumers
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a report highlighting the potential risks associated with the rise of AI-powered assistants that go beyond simple query responses to perform tasks such as booking services or managing subscriptions. While tech…
