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03 Mar 2026

Amazon commits $21B to Spain for data centers and AI infrastructure in Europe's largest cloud bet

Amazon announced a $21 billion investment in Spain to expand its data center capacity and AI infrastructure, primarily in the Aragón region. This brings the company's total commitment to nearly €33.7 billion, making it one of Europe's largest cloud infrastructure investments. The expansion will create approximately 29,900 jobs and includes new server manufacturing facilities.

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02 Mar 2026

AI forces skills reset across workforce as job security shifts from degrees to adaptability

AI is transforming hiring and work as nearly 65% of organizations adopt AI in recruitment processes. Workers face a skills reset where human judgment, adaptability, and AI literacy matter more than traditional credentials. Venture capitalist Bill Gurley warns that professionals in safe jobs who lack passion are most at risk from AI-driven job displacement.

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MiniMax revenue growth hits 159% as China AI pioneer expands global footprint after Hong Kong IPO

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax reported a 159% surge in revenue to $79 million in its first earnings since raising $614 million in its Hong Kong IPO. The company, valued at $30 billion, is positioning itself as a global AI platform with multimodal capabilities, though it faces mounting losses and increasing scrutiny as it expands internationally.

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Nvidia invests $4 billion in photonics firms to secure supply chain for next-generation AI

Nvidia has committed $4 billion across two photonics manufacturers, Lumentum and Coherent, in a strategic move to secure advanced optical technologies for AI infrastructure. The investment includes multibillion-dollar purchase commitments and capacity rights for laser components that enable light-based data transfer in AI data centers, addressing bandwidth limitations as AI workloads grow.

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J. Safra Sarasin's Saxo Bank acquisition signals tech investment shift in AI wealth management era

J. Safra Sarasin completed a 1.1 billion euro purchase of a 70% stake in Saxo Bank, prioritizing technology architecture over traditional client base expansion. The deal reflects wealth managers' strategic pivot toward frontier technology investments as AI tools threaten to reshape financial advice delivery and force banks to rethink their acquisition strategies.

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