Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

Galaxy Secures $1.4 Billion for Helios AI Datacenter Expansion

Galaxy Digital Inc. has closed a $1.4 billion financing facility to advance its Helios AI datacenter in Texas, supporting a long-term agreement with CoreWeave.

August 16, 2025

DeepSeek Delays AI Model Due to Huawei Chip Issues

DeepSeek's latest AI model release has been postponed due to challenges in training with Huawei's chips, highlighting China's reliance on U.S. technology.

August 14, 2025

Equinix Partners with Alternative Energy Providers for AI Data Centers

Equinix has announced collaborations with alternative energy providers to power its AI-ready data centers, as stated in a press release by PR Newswire. The partnerships include agreements with next-generation nuclear providers and a fuel cell provider.

August 14, 2025

AVAIO Digital Advances AI-Ready Data Center in Madrid

AVAIO Digital has announced a significant milestone in the development of its AI-ready data center in Algete, Madrid, securing power and entitlements for a 64 MW facility.

August 14, 2025

EdgeMode and Vertical Data to Develop AI-Optimized Data Center in Sweden

EdgeMode and Vertical Data have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a 20 MW AI-optimized data center in Sweden, combining renewable energy and flexible financing solutions.

August 13, 2025

G42 Launches OpenAI GPT-OSS on Core42's AI Cloud

G42 has announced the global availability of OpenAI's GPT-OSS models on Core42's AI Cloud, offering unmatched performance and scalability through the Compass API.

August 13, 2025

EPRI and Epoch AI Report Highlights Rising Power Needs for AI Model Training

A joint report by EPRI and Epoch AI reveals that AI model training could require over 4 GW of power by 2030, highlighting the growing energy demands of AI technologies.

August 12, 2025

Normal Computing Unveils World's First Thermodynamic Computing Chip

Normal Computing has announced the tape-out of CN101, the first thermodynamic computing chip, aimed at enhancing AI and scientific computing efficiency.

August 12, 2025

Aitech Unveils A230 Vortex AI Supercomputer for Military Operations

Aitech has introduced the A230 Vortex AI GPGPU supercomputer, designed for military operations across various environments, as announced in a press release.

August 12, 2025

Nvidia and AMD to Pay 15% of China AI Chip Sales to US Government

Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenue from AI chip sales to China, following a new licensing agreement.

August 12, 2025

SK Hynix Projects 30% Annual Growth in AI Memory Market

SK Hynix forecasts a 30% annual growth in the AI memory market until 2030, driven by increased demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, according to Reuters.

August 11, 2025

SoftBank Acquires Ohio Plant for AI Data Center Project

SoftBank has acquired Foxconn's Ohio electric vehicle plant to advance its $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure initiative, repurposing the site for data center use.

August 09, 2025

ChemTreat Introduces CTSolutions D2C for AI Data Center Cooling

ChemTreat has launched CTSolutions D2C, a comprehensive water treatment and monitoring program for direct-to-chip cooling systems in AI-driven data centers, as announced in a press release.

August 09, 2025

Deutsche Telekom Plans AI Data Center with Nvidia and Brookfield

Deutsche Telekom has raised its 2025 financial guidance and announced a collaboration with Nvidia and Brookfield to build an AI data center in Germany.

August 08, 2025

Oracle Launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure

Oracle has announced the availability of its Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, designed to enhance performance and availability for mission-critical applications.

August 08, 2025

Blaize Unveils AI Platform for Multi-Modal Intelligence at the Edge

Blaize has introduced its AI Platform, designed to deliver multi-modal intelligence for mission-critical workloads, as announced in a press release. The platform aims to enhance AI deployment across various industries by reducing latency, cost, and complexity.

August 08, 2025

Tesla Ends Dojo Supercomputer Project, Shifts to Nvidia and Samsung

Tesla has decided to shut down its Dojo supercomputer project, redirecting its focus towards using Nvidia, AMD, and Samsung chips for its AI and data center needs.

August 08, 2025

LF AI & Data Foundation Launches Vortex Project for Enhanced Data Access

The LF AI & Data Foundation has announced the Vortex Project, a new columnar storage format designed to improve data access for AI and analytics, with contributions from industry leaders like Microsoft and Snowflake.

August 07, 2025

AMD Reports Revenue Growth Despite US Export Ban Impact

AMD's Q2 2025 revenue reached $7.7 billion, a 32% year-over-year increase, despite a dip in AI datacenter revenue due to US export restrictions to China.

August 07, 2025

Chelsio Unveils T7 DPU Platform for High-Performance Networking

Chelsio Communications has announced the broad sampling availability of its T7 Data Processing Unit (DPU), designed for high-performance offloads in storage, security, and AI applications.

August 07, 2025

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