The AI Data Center Arms Race Just Got Hotter
The consultancy giant and the AI cloud upstart are both buying expertise to build data centers faster. It’s a clear sign that physical infrastructure is now the critical bottleneck for AI.
Category: Business
Amazon Might Throw $10 Billion at OpenAI. Here’s Why.
Amazon is eyeing a massive $10 billion investment in OpenAI, according to a new report. The deal could value OpenAI at $500 billion and involve Amazon’s own AI chips. It signals a major new alliance in the AI arms race.
AirTrunk Doubles Down on Osaka With a Massive New Data Center
AirTrunk is expanding its Japanese footprint with a second hyperscale data center in Osaka. The new OSK2 campus will add up to 100MW of capacity, significantly larger than its first Osaka site. This move is part of the company’s major push into the APAC region to support cloud and AI growth.
Volkswagen’s Battery Unit Forced to Go Begging for Cash
Volkswagen’s ambitious battery division, PowerCo, is hitting a major financial snag. After parent company VW slashed its five-year spending plan, the unit is now actively seeking external financing to stay on track.
X scrambles to save the Twitter trademark after legal threat
In a move to counter a legal challenge, X has updated its Terms of Service to explicitly state it still owns the Twitter trademark. This comes days after a startup petitioned the USPTO to cancel the mark, claiming abandonment.
OpenAI Hires a Politician to Sell Its “Democratic AI” Vision
OpenAI is bringing former UK Chancellor George Osborne on board to head its international “OpenAI for Countries” initiative. This is part of the massive $500bn “Stargate” project to build AI data centers. The move follows rival Anthropic’s hiring of another ex-UK PM, Rishi Sunak.
Meta’s $3 Billion China Ad Scandal Is a Trust Problem
A new report alleges Meta generated about $3 billion in 2024 from Chinese ads tied to scams and illegal activity. Internal documents show the company prioritized this revenue over enforcement, treating potential fines as a cost of doing business.
Uber’s subscription mess gets worse as 21 states join FTC lawsuit
Nearly two dozen states have joined the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices. The complaint alleges deceptive billing and an intentionally difficult cancellation process requiring up to 32 actions.
Ubisoft Buys Amazon’s MOBA Studio, Betting Big on the Genre
Ubisoft is diving into the competitive MOBA market by acquiring Amazon Games Montreal and its in-development game, March of Giants. This follows Amazon’s decision to “gut” its game division in October, halting work on major titles like its Lord of the Rings MMO.
The High Cost of Retail Tech Sprawl and the Unified Fix
Legacy retail tech stacks are a budget drain, with technical debt eating up to 40% of IT balance sheets. A new wave of modular, unified platforms promises to consolidate operations and free up resources for innovation instead of maintenance.