AWS launches $1 billion organization for AI engineers
AWS has launched a $1 billion internal organization for forward-deployed engineers to help customers build and maintain AI agents, following similar moves by OpenAI and Anthropic.
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246 storiesTrump administration policies threaten 92 GW of clean energy
New permitting policies pushed by the Trump administration threaten 92 gigawatts of clean power, affecting more than $121 billion in energy investments amid rising AI-driven electricity demand.
Omen AI raises $31M to monitor data center fluid health
Omen AI raised $31 million in Series A funding to scale its real-time fluid monitoring technology, which helps data centers prevent costly downtime from bacterial contamination.
SpaceX's orbital data center vision faces industry skepticism
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and other industry observers are questioning the viability of SpaceX’s orbital data center concept, citing high costs and long timelines.
Base Power enters Illinois to bypass grid interconnection queues
Base Power has begun selling home battery systems in Illinois, offering rates 25% below utility ComEd while bypassing the PJM grid's slow interconnection queue.
Netris raises $15 million to automate AI data center networking
Netris raised $15 million from Andreessen Horowitz to scale its network automation software, which helps AI neocloud operators reduce deployment times for GPU clusters.
Amazon commits $13B to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India
Amazon will invest an additional $13 billion in India through 2030 to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure, bringing its total investment commitments in the country to $48 billion.
Microsoft’s new gas plant complicates 2030 carbon goals
Microsoft and Chevron plan to develop a 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas, making Microsoft's 2030 carbon elimination goal harder to reach.
Why Nvidia’s water-saving tech doesn't solve AI’s water problem
Nvidia announced a warm-water cooling system that can eliminate nearly all on-site water usage, though critics note it ignores the significant water footprint of electricity generation.
Reflection AI secures $6.3B compute deal with SpaceX
Reflection AI has secured a compute deal with SpaceX for Nvidia GB300 chips, valued at up to $6.3 billion, to support its open-weight AI development.
Smartbird pivots from shoes to AI infrastructure
Smartbird, formerly the shoe company Allbirds, has pivoted to AI infrastructure, with CEO Nadia Carlsten expecting to deploy compute clusters for customers by the end of the year.
FERC orders grid operators to prioritize data center connections
FERC has ordered U.S. grid operators to fast-track interconnection requests for data centers, though the directive does not resolve the underlying shortage of generating capacity.
Anthropic becomes first AI startup to join Frontier
Anthropic has become the first AI startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition, contributing to a new funding tranche that nearly doubles total pledges to $1.8 billion.
CPP Investments commits up to ₹70 billion to India’s CtrlS
CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion (about $741 million) to Indian data center operator CtrlS to expand infrastructure for AI workloads.
DOJ backs xAI in lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines
The US Department of Justice sided with xAI in a lawsuit over the company's unpermitted gas turbines, arguing they support AI critical to military operations.
Microsoft taps Alt Carbon for enhanced rock weathering in Asia
Microsoft signed a three-year agreement to purchase nearly 37,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits from Indian startup Alt Carbon, marking its first enhanced rock weathering deal in Asia.
ServiceNow patches bug that allowed unauthenticated data access
ServiceNow patched a bug that allowed unauthenticated users to access customer data, though the company states the activity was conducted by security researchers, not bad actors.
Ambrosia Energy aims to undercut gas power with solar and batteries
SpaceX alumni-founded Ambrosia Energy is building solar and battery power plants that could deploy faster and cost less than traditional natural gas turbines.
Meta makes first AI infrastructure bet in India with Reliance
Meta is partnering with Reliance Industries on a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in India, marking the company's first major AI infrastructure investment in the country.
GM expands energy storage push with new battery partnerships
GM is entering the energy-storage market via partnerships with Peak Energy and Redwood Materials, though its new sodium-ion battery technology remains years away from commercial production.