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According to recent reports from Wells Fargo and TD Cowen, Amazon has paused negotiations for some international data centers, primarily in Europe. This news follows reports of Microsoft pausing or canceling some of its own plans. Wells Fargo's report notes that the exact scope of the pause remains unclear, but the move mirrors recent actions by Microsoft – they are "digesting recent aggressive leasing." The report emphasizes that Microsoft appears to be still moving forward with deals already signed.

At this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, numerous business and political leaders gathered, largely agreeing that US tech giants dominate the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape, with China and Asia seemingly lagging behind. However, in the wake of the event, this perception is being challenged. First, a previously unknown Chinese hedge fund, DeepSeek, has captured global attention. Its AI division has launched a large language model called R1,

Amidst the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, a significant strategic deployment concerning the future AI infrastructure is quietly unfolding. Sources reveal the UK is emerging as a prime contender to host a new overseas AI infrastructure project jointly developed by OpenAI and SoftBank, a development that has captured significant attention within the global tech community. This massive data center initiative, dubbed Stargate, boasts a staggering $500 billion investment, representing a colossal undertaking in the history of AI infrastructure. Although the project will initially be entirely based in the US,

nEye Systems Inc., a silicon photonics startup, announced today that it has closed a $58 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by CapitalG, the growth equity investment arm of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. Other participants include Microsoft's M12, Micron Ventures, Nvidia, and Socratic Partners. This brings nEye's total funding to over $72 million.

According to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the proliferation of AI applications is projected to double data center electricity consumption by 2030, posing significant challenges to global energy security and carbon emission reduction goals. Data centers currently account for approximately 1.5% of global electricity consumption, with an average annual growth of 12% over the past five years. The rise of generative AI is further fueling the demand for massive computing power. The United States, Europe, and China together account for roughly 85% of global data center electricity consumption. Major tech companies have already...

Infosys has partnered with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to launch an AI-powered analytics platform called the "Formula E Stats Centre." This innovative platform aims to provide fans with real-time race insights, enabling a deeper understanding of their favorite teams and drivers. The Formula E Stats Centre leverages Infosys' AI solutions to deliver real-time race data, interactive statistics, and

Recent reports suggest that artificial intelligence company OpenAI is considering building its first data center. This news comes from The Information, citing sources who say OpenAI executives are exploring the feasibility of the project. If the plan proceeds, OpenAI would become one of the world's largest storage customers, projected to purchase billions of dollars worth of hardware and software. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service provider Midjourney based on insider information.

On March 25th, Cai Chongxin, Chairman of the Alibaba Group, expressed his views at the HSBC Global Investment Summit, pointing out that a bubble is beginning to form in the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. He believes that many investment announcements in US data centers are "duplicated" or overlapping. Meanwhile, Cai Chongxin revealed that Alibaba's employee count has bottomed out and the company will restart its hiring plan. Regarding the current booming AI wave, Cai Chongxin broadly categorized companies involved into three types: the first focuses on model research and development, such as OpenAI; the second focuses on AI applications and integrations; and the third comprises infrastructure providers.

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI is making a massive investment in its first infrastructure project, dubbed "Stargate," with an estimated cost of $100 billion. The project's first data center complex, located in the small Texas town of Abilene, is planned to house up to 400,000 powerful Nvidia AI chips. Once fully operational, it will be one of the world's largest AI computing centers. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney.

Japan's tech scene is far from over. SoftBank's multi-billion yen gamble is shaking things up! A former Sharp LCD panel factory, once a symbol of Japan's manufacturing prowess, is getting a spectacular makeover. It's set to become a cutting-edge data center, the driving force behind SoftBank and OpenAI's groundbreaking AI initiatives. Image note: Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney. This data center is no ordinary facility; it will be the powerhouse running the advanced AI agents jointly developed by SoftBank and leading AI innovator OpenAI.

A major transformation is underway in Japan's display industry. Sharp Corporation, once a giant in large LCD panel production for televisions, completely ceased production at its Sakai Display Products Corporation (SDP) in 2024, marking the end of an era for large-size LCD panel manufacturing in Japan. However, the once-dormant factory is poised for a new life. According to the Nikkei Shimbun, SoftBank Group officially signed an agreement this Friday to invest approximately 100 billion yen (approximately 4.877 billion yuan) to acquire this Sharp facility in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.

Cerebras Systems recently announced the construction of six new data centers across North America and Europe to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) inference capabilities. This expansion significantly increases the company's computing power, supporting the growth of various AI applications. The plan allocates 85% of computing capacity to the US, with three facilities already operational in Santa Clara and Stockton, California, and Dallas, Texas. Upcoming centers will be located in Minneapolis (expected Q2 2025), Oklahoma City, and Montreal.

Tech giant Microsoft recently announced a $298 million investment in South Africa to build artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. This initiative aims to boost South Africa's digital economy and provide better technology support and services to local businesses and individuals. With the global demand for AI increasing, Microsoft's investment will help strengthen South Africa's competitiveness in this field. Microsoft's investment plan includes not only financial contributions but also technology transfer and talent development. Through collaborations with local businesses and educational institutions, Microsoft hopes to foster growth and innovation within South Africa's technology sector.

EcoDataCenter, a Swedish company, has secured almost $500 million in funding to build and operate environmentally friendly data centers specifically designed for the growing demands of artificial intelligence. This investment signifies a major step towards a more sustainable future for the AI industry.

EcoDataCenter, a Swedish sustainable data center company, has received $478 million in funding to expand its operations and build more environmentally friendly data centers.

Amidst the rapid advancement of large-scale generative AI technologies, Microsoft has recently implemented a series of notable measures impacting its products and services to offset substantial operational costs. The company has not only increased subscription prices for its Microsoft 365 software, with increases as high as 45%, but has also introduced ad-supported product versions and canceled some data center leasing plans. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently stated that despite the company's investment in AI technology...

Nvidia's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 reached $39.3 billion, a 78% increase year-over-year. Data center revenue was particularly strong, reaching $35.6 billion, a 93% year-over-year increase. Net income for the quarter reached $22.09 billion, an 80% year-over-year surge.