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Maine Governor Janet Mills Vetoes Historic Data Center Moratorium Over Local Economic Concerns

Maine came close to becoming the first US state to halt data center construction, but Governor Janet Mills vetoed the bill to protect an economic development project in Jay. The proposed moratorium would have frozen approvals until 2027 while officials studied environmental and energy impacts. Mills cited the need to preserve 800 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions at a former mill site.

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Maine Governor Janet Mills Vetoes Historic Data Center Moratorium Over Local Economic Concerns

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Big Tech's AI ambitions fuel $300 billion borrowing boom as Wall Street shows investor fatigue

Major technology companies have borrowed over $300 billion to fund AI infrastructure, marking a dramatic shift from traditional financing. Oracle's record $16.3 billion data center deal required bond fund PIMCO to anchor $10 billion after US banks retreated, while Meta's latest bond offering drew less demand than previous sales. The surge reveals growing investor fatigue and concerns about whether massive AI spending will translate into profits.

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Big Tech's AI ambitions fuel $300 billion borrowing boom as Wall Street shows investor fatigue

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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 7% of workforce in first-ever move amid massive AI spending

Microsoft announced its first voluntary retirement program in 51 years, targeting about 7% of its US workforce—roughly 8,750 employees. The move uses a 'Rule of 70' formula and comes as the tech giant commits over $80 billion to AI infrastructure while facing investor concerns about commercializing its AI investments. The program follows more than 15,000 layoffs in 2025 and a hiring freeze exempting AI teams.

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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 7% of workforce in first-ever move amid massive AI spending

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Tesla says millions need Full Self-Driving hardware upgrades after promising they didn't

Tesla has reversed its long-standing promise that millions of vehicles would only need software updates for unsupervised Full Self-Driving. During its Q1 2026 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Hardware 3 vehicles lack the capability for zero-supervision autonomy and will require both new computers and cameras. The announcement affects roughly 4 million owners who paid up to $15,000 for FSD based on assurances their cars had all necessary hardware.

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Tesla says millions need Full Self-Driving hardware upgrades after promising they didn't

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Elizabeth Warren warns AI bubble could trigger financial crisis like 2008

Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a stark warning that the AI industry's massive spending and borrowing practices could trigger a financial crisis similar to 2008. Speaking at a policy event, she cited striking parallels between AI companies' debt-fueled growth and the housing bubble collapse, calling the current AI bubble four times larger and urging Congress to implement structural reforms before it's too late.

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Elizabeth Warren warns AI bubble could trigger financial crisis like 2008

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Tesla raises capital expenditure to $25 billion, tripling spending for AI and robotics push

Tesla announced a massive $25 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, nearly triple its previous annual spend of $8.5 billion in 2025. CEO Elon Musk is betting big on transforming Tesla into an AI and robotics company, with investments targeting robotaxi operations, Optimus humanoid robot production, and semiconductor chip design. The spending surge will push Tesla into negative free cash flow for the rest of the year.

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Tesla raises capital expenditure to $25 billion, tripling spending for AI and robotics push

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European chip stocks surge as AI-driven demand fuels strong earnings and investor optimism

European chip and electrical equipment stocks rallied sharply as investors responded to strong earnings reports driven by the artificial intelligence investment boom. ASM International surged 9% to an all-time high, while ABB hit a new record after raising its outlook on booming data centre demand. The gains mirror a historic 15-session winning streak in the U.S. SOX index.

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European chip stocks surge as AI-driven demand fuels strong earnings and investor optimism

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as AI spending forces tech layoffs across industry giants

Meta announced plans to cut 10% of its workforce, eliminating roughly 8,000 jobs while canceling 6,000 open positions. The social media giant frames the move as necessary to offset record AI investments approaching $135 billion this year. Microsoft simultaneously offered early retirement packages to 7% of its US workforce, signaling a broader industry shift where heavy investment in AI infrastructure is reshaping employment across tech companies.

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as AI spending forces tech layoffs across industry giants

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Taiwan stock market surges past UK with $4.14 trillion valuation as AI boom fuels TSMC growth

Taiwan's stock market has overtaken the UK to become the world's seventh-largest, reaching $4.14 trillion in market capitalization. The surge comes as TSMC reported record earnings with 58% net income growth, driven by insatiable demand for AI chips. The Taiex Index has gained 26.5% year-to-date, while TSMC alone represents 45% of Taiwan's entire market cap.

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Taiwan stock market surges past UK with $4.14 trillion valuation as AI boom fuels TSMC growth

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TSMC profit surges 58% on AI demand as chipmaker expands 3nm capacity amid rising costs

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted a record $18 billion quarterly profit, driven by surging global demand for chips used in AI applications. The world's largest contract chipmaker raised its 2026 revenue guidance to above 30% growth and announced plans to add three new 3-nanometer fabrication plants. However, TSMC warned that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could impact profitability as supply chain costs increase.

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TSMC profit surges 58% on AI demand as chipmaker expands 3nm capacity amid rising costs

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Oracle's $38 billion AI infrastructure loan nears completion after months of investor struggle

JPMorgan Chase and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group are close to completing Oracle's record-shattering $38 billion loan for data center projects in Texas and Wisconsin. But the months-long struggle to distribute the debt across two dozen investors raises questions about market appetite for AI infrastructure financing as Oracle's credit risk surges and the tech giant burns through cash on its ambitious Stargate AI infrastructure contract with OpenAI.

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Oracle's $38 billion AI infrastructure loan nears completion after months of investor struggle

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Former OpenAI Stargate Leaders Join Meta as AI Infrastructure Competition Intensifies

Three key executives from OpenAI's Stargate initiative are joining Meta Platforms, marking a significant shift in the competition for AI talent. Peter Hoeschele, Shamez Hemani, and Anuj Saharan led OpenAI's massive AI data center capacity efforts before their departure. The move comes as Meta pledges $135 billion in capital expenditures this year and OpenAI pauses its Stargate UK project.

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Former OpenAI Stargate Leaders Join Meta as AI Infrastructure Competition Intensifies

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Big Tech invests billions in nuclear power to meet surging AI data center energy demands

Major technology companies are reshaping nuclear energy funding as AI demand drives unprecedented power needs. Meta, Amazon, and Google have signed deals worth billions to develop small modular reactors, offering nuclear startups both funding and revenue certainty. But financing and development challenges remain as the industry races to commercialize next-gen nuclear power.

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Big Tech invests billions in nuclear power to meet surging AI data center energy demands

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UBS downgrades ServiceNow as AI disruption threatens enterprise software spending budgets

UBS downgraded ServiceNow from buy to neutral, slashing its price target to $100 from $170, citing growing concerns that AI disruption poses a bigger threat than previously believed. The investment bank now hears that over half of enterprise customers are containing non-AI software spend as AI infrastructure investments crowd out traditional software budgets.

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UBS downgrades ServiceNow as AI disruption threatens enterprise software spending budgets

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Amazon's AI chip business hits $20 billion run rate as Jassy hints at external sales

Amazon revealed its custom chip business generates over $20 billion annually, growing at triple-digit rates. CEO Andy Jassy disclosed in his shareholder letter that AWS AI revenue reached a $15 billion run rate in Q1 2026, while defending the company's $200 billion capital expenditure plan. The tech giant may soon sell its Trainium and Graviton chips directly to third parties.

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Amazon's AI chip business hits $20 billion run rate as Jassy hints at external sales

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