Anthropic, Microsoft unveil multibillion dollar AI data center projects amid global infrastructure boom

Anthropic, Microsoft unveil multibillion dollar AI data center projects amid global infrastructure boom

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Wednesday announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure that includes new data centers in Texas and New York, marking one of the largest single capital pushes in the company’s history.  The same day, Microsoft revealed a new AI data center under construction in Atlanta, Georgia, describing it as part … Read more

Microsoft OpenAI Transparency Under Scrutiny as Investors Seek Clearer Disclosures

Microsoft and OpenAI partnership handshake image symbolizing corporate collaboration and Microsoft OpenAI transparency

Microsoft’s relationship with artificial intelligence firm OpenAI remains under increasing scrutiny as questions arise over transparency and governance.  While the tech giant has disclosed that OpenAI qualifies as an “equity method investment” in its financial statements signifying significant influence investors and analysts say the disclosures fall short of fully explaining the depth and nature of … Read more

India data centre boom faces water and energy challenges amid AI growth

“Modern data centre facility in India representing the India data centre boom and AI infrastructure growth

New Delhi — The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in India is fueling unprecedented growth in the country’s data centre sector, attracting billions in investments even as concerns rise over water and energy sustainability. Data centres facilities that house servers, IT infrastructure, and network equipment essential for digital services have become the backbone of India’s … Read more

Wall Street gauges investor confidence in AI stocks amid tech sell off

Wall Street stock screens showing AI-focused companies’ decline, reflecting investor confidence in AI stocks

NEW YORK — A downturn in technology stocks this week has raised concerns that investor confidence in artificial intelligence may be softening. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell roughly three percent, marking its worst weekly decline since April, when the US announced sweeping tariff measures. AI focused companies, including Palantir Technologies, Oracle, and Nvidia, were among … Read more

Nvidia Blackwell chips see surging demand as AI boom drives record wafer orders from TSMC

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at a TSMC event, highlighting strong demand for Nvidia Blackwell chips amid the global AI boom.

HSINCHU, Taiwan — Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said Saturday that demand for the company’s new generation of Blackwell chips is very strong, as the semiconductor powerhouse continues to expand its reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and global memory suppliers to meet surging artificial intelligence (AI) needs. Speaking at an event hosted by … Read more

Elon Musk says Tesla chip factory may be gigantic to power self driving cars and humanoid robots

Elon Musk speaking at an event with a semiconductor chip and Tesla logo in the background, symbolizing Tesla’s plan to build a gigantic chip factory.

AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday that the electric vehicle maker will likely build a “gigantic” semiconductor factory to produce custom chips for its self driving cars and humanoid robots, marking one of the company’s most ambitious hardware ventures yet. Speaking at Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, Musk said the company’s long term … Read more

Take Two stock drops 7% after Grand Theft Auto VI delay to November 2026

Computer screen showing Take-Two Interactive stock drop after Grand Theft Auto VI delay announcement.

Take Two Interactive Software’s stock tumbled 7% in after hours trading Thursday after its subsidiary Rockstar Games announced another delay in the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, pushing the long awaited launch to Nov. 19, 2026.  The setback marks the latest in a series of postponements for what is widely considered one of the … Read more

China AI chip ban targets foreign tech in state backed data centers

A close-up of advanced AI chips installed in a Chinese data center, symbolizing the impact of the China AI chip ban on foreign technology companies.

BEIJING — China has ordered data centers funded by the state to stop using foreign made artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to two people familiar with the matter, marking one of Beijing’s most assertive steps to cut reliance on US technology.  The move, reported to have been quietly issued in recent weeks, underscores China’s push … Read more

Amazon OpenAI Deal Positions AWS for a Strong Comeback in Artificial Intelligence

Amazon and OpenAI logos displayed on sleek digital screens representing Amazon OpenAI deal and cloud partnership in artificial intelligence.

Amazon’s $38 billion cloud partnership with OpenAI is being hailed as a turning point for the e-commerce and cloud computing giant, marking its reemergence as a serious player in the artificial intelligence race.  The agreement, announced Monday, positions Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a key infrastructure provider for OpenAI, whose growing appetite for computing power … Read more

Microsoft IREN Nvidia chip deal marks $9.7B push to expand AI infrastructure

Microsoft IREN Nvidia chip deal strengthens AI infrastructure as Microsoft partners with IREN to secure Nvidia GPUs for cloud expansion

Microsoft Corp. has signed a $9.7 billion cloud services contract with Australian artificial intelligence infrastructure provider IREN, a move that will give the software giant access to Nvidia’s advanced chips amid a global rush for computing power.  The five year agreement, announced Monday, marks one of Microsoft’s largest third party technology deals and underscores its … Read more