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MicroVision Unveils Advanced Photonics Solution to Power Next-Generation AI Data Centers

MicroVision's Scantinel subsidiary introduced an external laser small form-factor pluggable module at the European Conference on Optical Communication in Spain. Built on photonic integrated circuit technology, the ELSFP module provides a centralized light source for co-packaged optics systems, addressing critical power efficiency challenges in AI data centers and cloud infrastructure.

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MicroVision Unveils Advanced Photonics Solution to Power Next-Generation AI Data Centers

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STL Networks launches subsidiary to expand AI data center connectivity services for hyperscalers

STL Networks has approved a wholly owned subsidiary focused on AI data center connectivity to serve hyperscalers and data-center operators. The new entity will build digital infrastructure and secure telecom licenses to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity services as demand for cloud infrastructure and AI workloads accelerates.

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STL Networks launches subsidiary to expand AI data center connectivity services for hyperscalers

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HCLTech secures AI-led IT transformation contract with M Group across 200+ UK and Ireland sites

HCLTech has won a contract to transform IT operations for M Group, a leading UK and Ireland-based infrastructure services provider, across more than 200 locations. The partnership will deploy HCLTech's AI Force service transformation platform to deliver AI-led managed services, streamline IT infrastructure, and build operational resilience across M Group's water, energy, transport, and defence sectors.

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HCLTech secures AI-led IT transformation contract with M Group across 200+ UK and Ireland sites

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Morphotonics Secures €40M+ Series B to Scale Waveguide Production for AI Glasses

Dutch deep-tech company Morphotonics has raised over €40 million in Series B funding to scale production of waveguides for AI glasses and augmented reality headsets. The round was backed by returning investors 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, and BOM, with new participation from Invest-NL, European Innovation Council, and European Investment Bank.

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Morphotonics Secures €40M+ Series B to Scale Waveguide Production for AI Glasses

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AI Costs Spiral Out of Control as Token Economics Break Enterprise Budgets

Enterprises face a budgeting crisis as AI shifts from pilots to production. A survey of 107 senior leaders reveals 60% report unpredictable AI costs, with agentic AI systems driving token consumption 10 to 100 times higher than basic inference. Organizations are abandoning consumption-based pricing for owned infrastructure as AI spending becomes their fastest-growing variable cost.

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AI Costs Spiral Out of Control as Token Economics Break Enterprise Budgets

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AI Spending Could Hit $1 Trillion in 2027 as Hyperscalers Fuel Economic Growth, Warns Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon projects hyperscaler AI spending could reach $1 trillion in 2027, more than tripling from $300 billion in 2025. The surge represents a 1% GDP increase annually but may add inflationary pressures as companies hire workers and build infrastructure.

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AI Spending Could Hit $1 Trillion in 2027 as Hyperscalers Fuel Economic Growth, Warns Jamie Dimon

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Meta Muse AI Ignites Global Stock Market Rally as Nasdaq Reaches Record High

Meta's Muse AI agent topped Apple's App Store rankings within weeks of launch, triggering a massive rally in global tech stocks and chipmakers. The Nasdaq closed at a record high while Asian markets surged, with Taiwan's Taiex and South Korea's Kospi posting strong gains as investors bet on sustained AI infrastructure investment.

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Meta Muse AI Ignites Global Stock Market Rally as Nasdaq Reaches Record High

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Sandisk Surges 600% as AI Storage Demand Fuels $93.9 Billion Contract Backlog

Sandisk has surged over 600% in 2026 as AI infrastructure drives unprecedented demand for NAND flash memory. The company secured $93.9 billion in long-term contracts with major cloud customers, with data center revenue quadrupling to $2.98 billion. Rosenblatt initiated coverage with a buy rating and $2,400 price target, citing AI's transformation of storage from commodity to critical infrastructure.

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Sandisk Surges 600% as AI Storage Demand Fuels $93.9 Billion Contract Backlog

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Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 AI Chip, Plans 20GW Datacenter Expansion and 10 Trillion Parameter Models

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu unveiled the Zhenwu V900 at Apsara Conference 2026, calling it China's most powerful AI chip with three times the performance of its predecessor. The company plans to scale Alibaba Cloud to 20GW capacity by 2032 and train AI models reaching 5-10 trillion parameters, positioning itself against U.S. export controls.

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Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 AI Chip, Plans 20GW Datacenter Expansion and 10 Trillion Parameter Models

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California Enacts Strongest Data Center Protections as Newsom Targets AI Infrastructure Costs

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills establishing the strongest data center protections in the nation, requiring AI data centers to disclose electricity and water consumption while preventing infrastructure costs from being shifted to ratepayers. The legislation introduces new oversight requirements as communities push back against the rapid expansion of AI facilities.

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California Enacts Strongest Data Center Protections as Newsom Targets AI Infrastructure Costs

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Lumentum Stock Rallies 5.4% as Optical Interconnects Target AI Infrastructure Buildout

Lumentum Holdings unveiled a high-density optical interconnect system with Qualcomm and Corning at ECOC 2026, showcasing advanced photonics for AI networking. The demonstration featured VCSEL-based technology and multimode fiber connectivity designed for next-generation data centers. Analysts maintain bullish ratings citing ultra-high-power laser demand exceeding supply.

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Lumentum Stock Rallies 5.4% as Optical Interconnects Target AI Infrastructure Buildout

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Businesses Turn to Open-Weight AI Models as Proprietary AI Costs Spiral Out of Control

Corporate America is rapidly shifting to open-weight AI models as spiraling costs force companies to rethink their reliance on expensive proprietary systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. Mentions of open-weight models in earnings calls surged sixfold, with businesses from AT&T to Tinder reporting dramatic cost reductions while maintaining performance quality.

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Businesses Turn to Open-Weight AI Models as Proprietary AI Costs Spiral Out of Control

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AMD Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap as AI Infrastructure Bet Pays Off

AMD crossed the $1 trillion valuation threshold for the first time, becoming only the fourth U.S. chipmaker to reach this milestone. The company's shares surged 9% on Monday, driven by explosive data center growth and strategic wins in AI infrastructure. While still trailing Nvidia's $5.5 trillion valuation, AMD's rise marks a dramatic shift from perpetual underdog to serious contender.

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AMD Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap as AI Infrastructure Bet Pays Off

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Marvell Technology debuts 2nm optical chips as AI networking shifts focus to power efficiency

Marvell Technology unveiled the industry's first 2-nanometer optical networking chips at ECOC 2026 in Spain, showcasing signal processors for optical transceivers and a 102.4-terabit co-packaged optics platform. The move positions Marvell to compete with Broadcom in the race for power-efficient AI data center infrastructure as hyperscale deployments strain energy budgets.

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Marvell Technology debuts 2nm optical chips as AI networking shifts focus to power efficiency

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EU Introduces Energy Rating for Data Centres as AI Infrastructure Growth Strains Power Grids

The European Commission has introduced sustainability rules requiring EU data centres above 500 kW to display energy and water consumption ratings. The move addresses growing concerns as the bloc plans to triple data centre capacity by 2035 while electricity demand from these facilities is projected to reach 3.2% of total EU consumption by 2030.

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EU Introduces Energy Rating for Data Centres as AI Infrastructure Growth Strains Power Grids

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