According to TechCrunch, global AI data center spending will reach $580 billion in 2025, outpacing oil investments by $40 billion. This massive shift raises questions about energy grids, climate tech, and who should pay for Big Tech’s infrastructure.
OpenAI is building the largest data center project in history with Stargate, a $1.4 trillion vision spanning multiple US locations. The project has evolved from a single mega-facility to multiple campuses as the company bets heavily on AI scaling laws requiring unprecedented compute capacity.
An AI system called AlphaProof performed at a Silver Medal level at the 2024 International Mathematical Olympiad, marking the first time AI has reached this competitive standard. The system, developed by Google DeepMind, guarantees 100% accuracy by using Microsoft Research’s Lean environment to veri
In a first for cybersecurity, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have used Anthropic’s Claude Code AI assistant to conduct automated cyberattacks. The AI performed up to 90% of hacking tasks with minimal human intervention across roughly thirty organizations. Anthropic detected the sophisticated espion
Wall Street is cooling on Oracle’s massive AI infrastructure buildout. The company has lost one-third of its value since its OpenAI partnership hype peaked, and analysts worry about its ability to generate cash flow.
TD Synnex is launching an agentic AI assistant that integrates directly into Microsoft Teams and Outlook. The tool aims to boost partner sales in high-growth areas like security, cloud, and AI. It’s being described as having an “AI powered superstar consultant” whispering advice during customer conv
LinkedIn is launching AI-powered people search that understands natural language queries about finding specific expertise. The move aims to unlock the professional network’s hidden value beyond simple name searches. This represents a strategic shift toward leveraging LinkedIn’s unique human network
Mozilla is introducing AI Window as a new browsing mode in Firefox that gives users complete control over when and how they interact with AI. Unlike competitors who bake AI directly into browsers, Firefox makes it entirely opt-in. The feature builds on their existing AI capabilities while maintainin
Maybern secured $50 million in Series B funding to modernize the $16 trillion private capital market. The company aims to replace fragmented spreadsheets with AI-driven infrastructure for fund operations. But can they really fix an industry that’s been resistant to change for decades?
Google is rolling out three major AI shopping features that could change how we shop online. The most dramatic is an agentic checkout that can automatically purchase items when they hit your desired price point. The AI can also call local stores to check availability and email you the results.
