Recently, Meta officially announced a major project named Project Waterworth. This initiative represents a multi-billion dollar investment spanning several years, aimed at constructing an undersea cable exceeding 50,000 kilometers to support global AI infrastructure. Once completed, this undersea cable project will become the longest in the world, capable of withstanding damage from ship anchors and other hazards. According to the project plan, the cable will extend from the East Coast of the United States to the West Coast, with depths reaching up to 7,000.

On February 11, 2025, at the World Governments Summit held in Dubai, UAE, Baidu founder Li Yanhong engaged in an in-depth dialogue with UAE AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama to explore future development trends in AI infrastructure. During the discussion, Al Olama mentioned the recent global attention towards DeepSeek, which caused significant fluctuations in the stock prices of several major chip manufacturers and exchanges, and asked Li Yanhong for his views on the future of data centers and AI infrastructure.

Recently, China National Knowledge Infrastructure announced the official launch of its new knowledge service solution, which integrates the Cognitive Model with DeepSeek. This combination aims to provide users with more precise and comprehensive knowledge answers through its expertise across all disciplines and fields, as well as deep thinking capabilities.

Recently, OpenAI's 'Project Stargate' has garnered widespread attention, with a budget reaching hundreds of billions of dollars. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella stated in a press conference that he is 'not very familiar with the specific details.' This remark not only evokes thoughts of the increasingly strained relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI but also reflects Nadella's ambitions in AI infrastructure.

On January 22, 2025, U.S. President Trump announced that OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have jointly established a new venture called 'The Stargate Project'. This initiative is expected to invest $500 billion (approximately 3.6 trillion yuan) over the next four years to build AI infrastructure. The project aims to enhance the U.S. leadership in the AI sector and is projected to create 100,000 new jobs. According to the agreement, OpenAI will be responsible for daily operations, while SoftBank...

As the UK government reaffirms its vision to become an AI superpower, American data center operator CoreWeave has announced the construction of two GPU data centers in the UK. These data centers will be located in Crawley and London Dock, developed in partnership with digital real estate companies Digital Realty and Global Switch. This investment totals £1 billion (approximately $1.2 billion), marking CoreWeave's further expansion in the UK market.

The construction of data centers in the UK is undergoing a significant transformation. A recent survey of 3,000 executives in the data center industry shows that they generally believe the current planning approval process is overly complicated, severely limiting the development of data centers. The consulting firm Business Critical Solutions (BCS) in its report 'Powering the Future' mentioned that the UK government plans to categorize the development of large data centers as 'National Significant Infrastructure Projects' (NSIPs), meaning it will be handled by the central government.

Recently, Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced plans to invest 'at least' $11 billion in Georgia to expand its infrastructure to support the development of various cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies. This investment is expected to create approximately 550 jobs in the state. AWS stated in a press release: 'We are proud to be able to expand our operations in Georgia, which will help advance next-generation frontier technologies, such as artificial intelligence. We appreciate the support from state and local leaders and look forward to working with Georgia.'

Schneider Electric recently released a report on the future power consumption of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, urging policymakers to carefully guide the power usage of AI data centers. The study was published following last month's International Energy Agency (IEA) Global Energy and AI Conference, titled 'Artificial Intelligence and Power: A System Dynamics Approach.' The report explores various scenarios of power consumption related to AI, highlighting the potential strain on the power grid from the continuously growing AI infrastructure. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image.

In the race for global digital infrastructure, Meta is quietly scripting an astonishing infrastructure plan. This tech giant is set to invest over $10 billion in building a submarine cable network that spans the globe, with ambitions and scale that are noteworthy. This 40,000-kilometer-long submarine cable is not just an ordinary communication project; it represents Meta's significant strategic layout in the global digital infrastructure sector. Unlike before, this time Meta will be the sole owner and user of this cable, marking a first in the company's history.

After a successful entrepreneurial journey, former SmartThings CEO Alex Hawkinson embarks on a new startup adventure. His new company BrightAI has just completed a $15 million seed funding round exclusively led by Upfront Ventures, unveiling this tech company deeply focused on smart monitoring for infrastructure. BrightAI was founded in 2019 by Hawkinson along with Nathan Hanks and Doug.

Recently, OpenAI unveiled a new initiative at a policy event in Washington, calling for enhanced cooperation among the United States and its allies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address competition from China. OpenAI's proposal aims to 'revitalize the American Dream' and seeks to enhance the United States' influence in the AI domain through global collaboration. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's policy blueprint suggests that cooperation should initially occur among the U.S. and its neighboring countries, gradually expanding to include allies around the world. This collaboration will focus on

In India, artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the government's digital infrastructure, enabling more underserved communities to benefit. Recently, at the NVIDIA summit held in Mumbai, Sharmishtha Dasgupta, Deputy Director of the National Informatics Centre, shared the latest updates on how AI is enhancing e-governance. She mentioned that AI systems can now handle 500,000 to 700,000 queries per month, operating around the clock to ensure thousands of citizens receive timely assistance. These queries cover a wide range of topics, such as registration and eligibility.

Against the backdrop of growing global demand for advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure, Silicon Valley's GPU cloud computing provider GMI Cloud announced the completion of $82 million in Series A funding. The funding was led by Headline Asia and supported by notable partners such as Banpu Next and Wistron. Following this round of funding, GMI Cloud's total capital has exceeded $93 million, with the funds aimed at opening a new data center in Colorado.

In the global wave of AI, India, a tech powerhouse, is experiencing significant market opportunities. According to a report jointly released by the IT industry association Nasscom and consulting firm BCG, the AI market in India is expected to reach $17 billion by 2027. Against this backdrop, the startup Neysa, led by seasoned tech entrepreneur Sharad Sanghi, emerged with the aim of capturing this growth opportunity by providing AI solutions to local and multinational companies. This Mumbai-based startup focuses on...