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30 Jun 2026

Bloom Energy stock surges as Brookfield expands AI infrastructure partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy shares jumped more than 20% after Brookfield Asset Management expanded their strategic AI infrastructure partnership fivefold, from $5 billion to $25 billion. The deal positions Bloom as a key player in powering the AI revolution through its fuel-cell systems for data centers facing unprecedented electricity demand.

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Schneider Electric acquires Cognite for $3.1bn to control factory data and industrial AI

Schneider Electric is buying Norwegian industrial AI software company Cognite for $3.1bn in cash, betting that control of factory data layers will determine market winners. The deal folds Cognite into Aveva, Schneider's industrial software arm, creating an end-to-end platform that turns operational data into autonomous action across manufacturing and energy sectors.

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Kerrisdale Capital bets on Regal Rexnord as hidden AI play with 100% upside potential

Activist investor Kerrisdale Capital disclosed a long position in Regal Rexnord, arguing the industrial manufacturer has transformed into an AI infrastructure play through strategic acquisitions. The firm sees the stock rallying 100% or more as data center demand accelerates and the market recognizes its growing exposure to robotics and industrial automation.

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AI drives 181,000 new games in six months, but trust and job losses mount across industry

AI in gaming has triggered an unprecedented surge in game releases, with 181,000 mobile games launched in just six months—up 118% on iOS and 73% on Android. But the boom comes with mounting concerns: one in four gaming employees lost their jobs in two years, while 52% of professionals now view generative AI as harmful to the industry.

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Data center emissions 57% higher than expected as AI boom drives unprecedented carbon footprint

New research reveals data centers emitted 286 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2025, far exceeding previous estimates. The AI boom is fueling explosive growth in power-hungry facilities, with AI workloads already consuming up to 20% of data center electricity. Without urgent decarbonization efforts, annual climate damages could surge to $154 billion by 2030.

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SharonAI Holdings secures $1.6B financing as former OpenAI researcher increases stake to 19.9%

SharonAI Holdings closed a $1.6 billion strategic financing round anchored by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner's fund, which now holds 19.9% of the company. The AI infrastructure provider plans to deploy up to 40,000 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs across Australia and Asia-Pacific. But traders are watching Meta's potential entry into selling compute capacity, which could pressure pricing for smaller neocloud providers.

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Shadow AI surges as workers bypass security for speed, exposing sensitive company data

Shadow AI is spreading across organizations as employees turn to unauthorized AI tools for productivity gains, often without IT approval. Recent incidents show the risks: CB Financial Services accidentally leaked customer social security numbers through an unapproved chatbot. With 67% of enterprise AI use happening through unmanaged personal accounts, companies face a critical challenge balancing worker productivity with data security.

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AI Agents Are Reshaping Enterprise Workflows as $234 Billion in SaaS Revenue Faces Disruption

Agentic AI is transforming how enterprises operate, with AI agents now handling complex workflows from data monitoring to vendor management. But Gartner warns this shift puts $234 billion in traditional software spending at risk through 2030 as autonomous systems bypass conventional user interfaces. While early adopters report 40% cost reductions, over 40% of agentic projects may fail without proper governance and human oversight.

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Neocloud providers set to claim $53 billion slice of AI cloud market by 2030, Gartner predicts

Gartner forecasts neocloud providers will capture 20% of the $267 billion AI cloud market by 2030, driven by surging demand for GPU-intensive computing and stricter data sovereignty requirements. These specialized cloud services are challenging hyperscalers with AI-optimized infrastructure, flexible deployment models, and sovereign cloud capabilities that keep data within specific jurisdictions.

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BT and Verizon form $4 billion joint venture to deliver AI-ready connectivity across 180 countries

BT and Verizon are combining their international enterprise operations into a 50:50 joint venture targeting $4 billion in annual revenue. The new international networking business will serve more than 3,000 multinational enterprises across 180+ countries, focusing on AI-ready connectivity and cloud-first infrastructure designed for data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

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Companies Spending Big on AI See Headcount Surge, Challenging Job Loss Narrative

A new study tracking nearly 22,000 companies reveals that businesses investing heavily in AI—spending around $30 per employee monthly—grew headcount by 10.2% over two years, with entry-level roles up 12%. But companies making minimal AI investments saw no job gains, suggesting a widening gap between firms with resources to turn AI adoption into business expansion and those stuck experimenting with subscriptions.

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AI Demand Powers China Factory Activity as High-Tech Exports Offset Geopolitical Headwinds

China's manufacturing sector expanded for the seventh straight month in June, driven by surging demand for AI hardware including chips and data-center equipment. The official PMI reached 50.3, exceeding forecasts despite weak domestic consumption and rising costs from the Iran war. High-tech exports are now the primary engine keeping Asia's factories running.

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Cybersecurity talent gap widens as 46% of roles unfilled, demand for hybrid skills surges

Nearly half of all cybersecurity positions globally remain vacant as organizations struggle to find professionals with both technical expertise and business acumen. An Accenture report analyzing over 550,000 job postings reveals that 59% of open roles require hybrid skills, but only 40% of the current workforce fits this profile. The gap is widening as AI reshapes cyber defense and average employee tenure drops to just 1.8 years.

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29 Jun 2026

Amazon seeks cheaper AI alternatives as Anthropic shifts to token-based pricing next year

Amazon is exploring OpenAI and other options after a renegotiated contract with Anthropic will introduce token-based pricing that could substantially increase costs. The shift threatens Amazon's heavy reliance on Claude AI for internal tools like coding agent Kiro, workplace assistant Quick, and Alexa for Shopping, signaling a deepening rift between the once-inseparable AI partners.

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AI Employees Reduce Human Performance by 18% as Companies Rush to Integrate Digital Coworkers

New research from Boston University shows managers catch 18% fewer errors when work comes from AI employees rather than chatbots. As major tech companies push AI agents as coworkers, the study reveals how framing AI as employees shifts accountability and undermines human capabilities. Nearly a third of managers report their companies already treat AI agents as employees, with 23% listing them on organizational charts.

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