Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive
An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.
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AI’s biggest obstacle? Data reliability. Astronomer’s new platform tackles the challenge
Astronomer launches Astro Observe, an AI-powered data observability platform designed to prevent pipeline failures and optimize enterprise AI workflows by combining orchestration and monitoring in ...VentureBeat - 2h -
SAP integrates Databricks to enhance AI readiness with new Business Data Cloud
SAP's Databricks-powered Business Data Cloud will give teams a faster, simpler way to unify and mobilize their business data assets.VentureBeat - 3h -
Big Tech is moving on from the DeepSeek shock
The industry is turning to packaging of AI technologies rather than focusing on model trainingFinancial Times - 5h -
Trump metal tariffs could slow data center growth and disrupt power grid, analyst says
Demand for transformers, a key component in the electric, has exploded as infrastructure ages and power demand rises.CNBC - 5h -
Kraft Heinz is trying to keep its prices competitive. Some analysts don’t think it will be enough.
As shoppers continue to struggle with higher grocery prices, Kraft Heinz Co. — known for its Mac and Cheese, Heinz Ketchup and Capri Sun — wants to give them a break from inflation this year.MarketWatch - 1h -
Arm may be on the verge of a big strategic shift — competing with its customers
Arm’s stock jumps 6% following a report saying that the company plans to debut a new chip with MetaMarketWatch - 1h -
Big Tech’s hinterland of ideas
Surveying the thinking that animates America’s new oligarchsFinancial Times - 11h -
China hopes new fleet of ‘silver trains’ will encourage its elderly to travel, and spend, more
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Cisco is basking in its AI moment as earnings show further pickup in demand
The company has been cashing in as big cloud companies build out their AI infrastructure, but expanded AI opportunities lie ahead.MarketWatch - 21h -
Big Tech’s AI dream demands real money — but even more wishing and hoping
Many intelligent people avoid looking at what really matters for stock prices.MarketWatch - 1d -
How the ripple effect of inflation, tariff concern could impact 2 big tech stocks
Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.CNBC - 1d -
SoftBank brings vision and volatility to big tech bets
AI is Masayoshi Son’s most ambitious bet yetFinancial Times - 1d -
Chinese tech giant Baidu to release next-generation AI model this year as DeepSeek shakes up market
Baidu plans to release the next generation of its model for powering generative AI applications in the second half of this year, according to a source familiar with the matter.CNBC - 1d -
Vance warns tech leaders, politicians against excessive AI regulation
Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard ...CBS News - 1d -
Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out
Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.MarketWatch - 1d -
The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’
The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.Wired - 2d -
JD Vance says U.S. will defend American AI and block efforts to weaponize the tech
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will safeguard American artificial intelligence and chips and block efforts to "weaponize" the critical technologies.CNBC - 2d -
JD Vance tells Paris AI summit the Trump administration will keep 'ideological bias' out of AI, rails against regulation
JD Vance tells Paris AI summit the Trump administration will keep 'ideological bias' out of AI, rails against regulationABC News - 2d -
BYD shares hit record high after EV maker rolls out driver assistance tech with DeepSeek's AI help
Advanced smart driving will become a standard safety feature similar to seatbelts and air bags, BYD's founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu said.CNBC - 2d -
Why Apple may get the ‘last laugh’ in AI as rivals double down on spending craze
Apple will have more free cash flow at its disposal and can “pawn off” AI spending on other big technology companies, one analyst said.MarketWatch - 2d -
Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data
Anthropic uncovers AI's true workforce impact: 57% augmentation vs 43% automation across industries, based on 4 million Claude interactions.VentureBeat - 3d -
France unveils 109-billion-euro AI investment as Europe looks to keep up with U.S.
Macron announced the mammoth investment sum ahead of France's AI Action Summit, where world leaders and tech bosses are gathering in Paris this week.CNBC - 3d -
Big Ten athletic departments’ 2024 financial statements: Seven lessons from a data deep dive
The athletic departments of the Big Ten’s 16 public universities generated nearly $2.84 billion in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year but collectively spent nearly $3 billion, according to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks
Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industryABC News - 3d -
Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO
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No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Congress should stop researching data center threats and start protecting them
It’s crucial that data center operators be prepared to counter adverse events.The Hill - 4d -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 Conference loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday nightABC News - 4d -
Locals fight to keep polar bear hot-spot alive
A remote community on the icy shores of Canada's Hudson Bay is struggling to maintain its polar bear population that drives its economy and way of life. Erin Hassanzadeh reports.CBS News - 4d -
Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.CNBC - 5d -
Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms
Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.CNBC - 6d -
One Of The Most Famous Voice Actors Alive Speaks Out About AI
One of the most famous voice actors working today, Hank Azaria, has published an op-ed for The New York Times in which he discusses artificial intelligence, including his fears about the ...GameSpot - 6d -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - 6d -
From 220M data points to revenue: How AI is transforming sports entertainment ROI
A new AI-powered platform is already helping NFL and other sports teams better engage with fans and optimize revenue potential.VentureBeat - 6d -
OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers
OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.Inc. - Feb. 6
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The company answered the billionaire’s offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.The New York Times - 23h -
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