The current regulatory framework for power grids fails to address the operational realities of AI data centers, which can disconnect abruptly during grid disturbances, risking widespread outages. The ...
Purdue University researchers have developed DRC-Aid, an agentic AI framework using Anthropic’s Claude LLM to automate design-rule correction in semiconductor chip layouts. This technology reduces man...
Blue Energy has applied to build a 300-megawatt small modular nuclear reactor in Texas to power Crusoe Energy Systems’ expanding AI data centers. The project aims to provide a reliable, low-carbon ene...
Amazon has committed $8 billion to Generac to develop advanced backup power solutions for its global data centers. This partnership aims to enhance the resilience of Amazon's cloud and AI infrastructu...
Huawei announced it will accelerate the release of its next-generation AI chips by three to nine months to meet rising global AI compute demand. This move aims to enhance Huawei’s competitive position...
Ex-Intel Engineers Launch High-Speed Interconnect to Compete with NVIDIA NVLink in AI Infrastructure
A startup founded by former Intel engineers has launched a next-generation high-speed interconnect technology designed to compete with NVIDIA’s NVLink in AI infrastructure. The company claims superior...
Crusoe has achieved a $30.9 billion valuation following a March 2026 funding round aimed at expanding its AI infrastructure. The company’s hybrid model, which combines waste energy capture with AI dat...
The U.S. Senate voted down a bill on September 18, 2026, that would have imposed stricter regulations on data center expansion amid surging AI infrastructure demand. The legislation's defeat highlight...
AI chip startup Rebellions and Tokyo-based ai& have partnered to deploy next-generation AI chips in Japan, starting with ai&’s Tokyo data center in Q2 2026. The collaboration aims to strengthen Japan'...
The AI industry’s move toward custom hardware and Microsoft’s strategic shift away from Windows in data centers mark a critical turning point. These changes reflect the need for tailored performance, ...