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Verizon and Corning Strike Multi-Billion Dollar Fiber Deal to Power AI Infrastructure and Broadband

Verizon signed a multi-billion dollar agreement with Corning for over 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber through 2032. The deal accelerates broadband expansion targeting 40-50 million passings while building the nationwide long-haul network infrastructure needed for AI hyperscalers and next-generation compute workloads.

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Verizon and Corning Strike Multi-Billion Dollar Fiber Deal to Power AI Infrastructure and Broadband

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AI Hardware Requirements in 2026: Choosing Between More RAM vs Bigger GPU for Local Models

Running AI models locally in 2026 requires careful hardware choices. While 64GB RAM emerges as the practical baseline for local AI workloads, 128GB systems offer headroom for larger models. The debate between prioritizing system memory versus GPU capacity intensifies as unified memory systems reshape the landscape.

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AI Hardware Requirements in 2026: Choosing Between More RAM vs Bigger GPU for Local Models

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AI Could Cure Cancer Within Our Lifetimes, But Chip Shortage Slows Progress, Says Arm Holdings CEO

Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas claims AI will help find cure for cancer by solving complex biological modeling problems humans cannot. But semiconductor shortages are limiting AI data centers needed for medical breakthroughs, creating a supply-constrained environment that threatens to delay AI-driven drug discovery advances.

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AI Could Cure Cancer Within Our Lifetimes, But Chip Shortage Slows Progress, Says Arm Holdings CEO

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Mistral AI Secures €3B to Build Europe's Sovereign AI Champion at €21B Valuation

French AI lab Mistral AI has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in Europe's largest-ever tech funding round. Led by Samsung Electronics, the Series D funding will help Mistral build AI infrastructure and position itself as a sovereign alternative to U.S. giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Mistral AI Secures €3B to Build Europe's Sovereign AI Champion at €21B Valuation

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Vigyanlabs Launches FEMTO Micro Data Centre for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

Mysuru-based deep-tech company Vigyanlabs launched FEMTO, a Sovereign AI-in-a-Box platform that brings high-performance GPU computing directly to organizations. Former ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath unveiled the indigenous solution featuring air-cooled architecture, marking a significant step in building sustainable AI infrastructure from India.

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Vigyanlabs Launches FEMTO Micro Data Centre for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

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TSMC and Samsung Commit to ASML's $400M High NA EUV Machines to Power Next-Gen AI Chips

TSMC and Samsung have committed to deploying ASML's High NA extreme ultraviolet lithography machines for advanced chips and DRAM manufacturing starting 2028-2030. The chipmakers joined a new industry initiative to transition from 6-inch to 12-inch photomask technology by 2033, promising 40% productivity gains and enabling production of AI's largest processors.

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TSMC and Samsung Commit to ASML's $400M High NA EUV Machines to Power Next-Gen AI Chips

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OpenAI Locks in Malaysian Compute Capacity Through Multi-Year Deal with Firmus

OpenAI has signed a multi-year deal with Australian AI infrastructure firm Firmus to secure dedicated compute capacity from two Malaysia data centers. The partnership makes OpenAI an anchor customer and pushes Firmus past 900MW of contracted capacity as the company prepares for a $15.5 billion ASX listing.

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OpenAI Locks in Malaysian Compute Capacity Through Multi-Year Deal with Firmus

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Oracle Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Demand Drives 121% Cloud Infrastructure Growth

Oracle exceeded Wall Street expectations with 30% revenue growth reaching $19.35 billion in its fiscal first quarter. Cloud revenue surged 62% to $11.61 billion, powered by a 121% jump in cloud infrastructure revenue. The company secured over $30 billion in new AI cloud contracts while bringing 850 megawatts of data center capacity online.

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Oracle Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Demand Drives 121% Cloud Infrastructure Growth

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Scientists Develop Ultrafast Magnetic-Field Pulses to Slash Computer Memory Energy Use by 100x

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a breakthrough method using ultrafast magnetic-field pulses that could reduce memory energy use by up to 100 times. The approach addresses the sustainability challenges of AI infrastructure by moving magnetic memory closer to fundamental thermodynamic limits, potentially transforming how data centers operate.

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Scientists Develop Ultrafast Magnetic-Field Pulses to Slash Computer Memory Energy Use by 100x

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Blue Machines AI Launches Aurora Speech-to-Text Model for India's BFSI Sector with Low Error Rates

Blue Machines AI launched Aurora, a multilingual speech-to-text model designed specifically for India's banking, financial services, and insurance sector. The model achieves 1.51% error rate for English and 2.43% for Hindi BFSI conversations while handling code-mixed languages and low-bandwidth telephone connections.

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Blue Machines AI Launches Aurora Speech-to-Text Model for India's BFSI Sector with Low Error Rates

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Nvidia Bets Big: $99B in Equity Investments Drive 70% Revenue Growth Forecast Amid Debate

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projects 70% revenue growth next year, reaching $680 billion, as the company's $99 billion equity portfolio—up from $7 billion a year ago—fuels AI infrastructure expansion. Critics like Michael Burry warn of circular financing risks, but Huang defends the strategy as essential to AI ecosystem growth.

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Nvidia Bets Big: $99B in Equity Investments Drive 70% Revenue Growth Forecast Amid Debate

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Public Distrust of AI Surges as 69% of Americans Reject Data Centers in Their Communities

A national poll reveals 69% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their homes, marking a sharp decline in public support. The growing public backlash against AI reflects deep concerns about job displacement, safety risks, and broken promises from Silicon Valley as lawmakers race to address mounting opposition.

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Public Distrust of AI Surges as 69% of Americans Reject Data Centers in Their Communities

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IQE Swings to £6M Profit as AI Infrastructure Demand Drives 43% Revenue Growth

British semiconductor materials manufacturer IQE posted a £6 million half-year profit compared to a £0.4 million loss last year, fueled by surging AI infrastructure demand and data center expansion. The Wales-based company reported 43% revenue growth to £64.6 million and plans to expand indium phosphide capacity to meet accelerating demand from AI and data center markets.

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IQE Swings to £6M Profit as AI Infrastructure Demand Drives 43% Revenue Growth

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AI Data Centers Consumed 222 Billion Liters of Water in 2025 as Tech Giants Deploy New Cooling Tech

AI data centers consumed 222 billion liters of water globally for cooling in 2025, sparking protests across the US. Tech giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google now claim closed-loop cooling systems and renewable energy can slash AI water consumption by up to 86% while improving water-use efficiency by 25-37%.

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AI Data Centers Consumed 222 Billion Liters of Water in 2025 as Tech Giants Deploy New Cooling Tech

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TCS Commits $7.4 Billion to Build One-Gigawatt AI Data Centre Campus in Hyderabad

TCS' HyperVault announces Rs 70,000 crore investment to develop a one-gigawatt AI data centre campus on 264 acres in Hyderabad. The facility will support frontier AI companies and hyperscalers with high-density liquid-cooled infrastructure, creating 7,000 jobs while claiming green energy and water-neutral design.

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TCS Commits $7.4 Billion to Build One-Gigawatt AI Data Centre Campus in Hyderabad

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