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Energy
The demand for clean and reliable energy is surging, driven in large part by the energy-intensive AI revolution. TerraPower, a nuclear energy startup founded by Bill Gates, is stepping up to meet this challenge through a groundbreaking partnership with Sabey Data Centers (SDC), one of the largest data center developers
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for AI, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted. With the launch of Operator, OpenAI's new general-purpose AI agent, the company takes a significant step toward making automated task completion a mainstream reality. Designed to handle tasks like booking travel,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google is doubling down on its commitment to artificial intelligence by investing an additional $1 billion in Anthropic, a leading AI start-up known for its Claude family of models. This investment raises Google’s total stake in the company to over $3 billion, as the tech giant strives to close
Cloud Computing
OpenAI has joined forces with Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Oracle to launch The Stargate Project, a groundbreaking initiative to build state-of-the-art AI data centers across the United States. Announced during a press conference at the White House, the venture represents a monumental investment in AI infrastructure aimed at securing American
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity, a rising name in generative AI, has launched its new API service, Sonar, designed to integrate its AI search tools into enterprise and developer applications. The announcement marks a significant step in making Perplexity's advanced AI capabilities more accessible and customizable. Introducing Sonar: Perplexity’s API. Sonar
Agriculture
MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic insect designed for artificial pollination, offering a glimpse into the future of agriculture. These lifelike robots, with flapping wings that mimic nature, pave the way for entirely indoor farms capable of maximizing yield while minimizing environmental impact. Robots in the Hive: The Vision
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
French AI lab Mistral AI is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO), according to co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mensch confirmed the company's ambitions while emphasizing that Mistral is “not for sale.” IPO Plans and Global Growth Mensch
Agriculture
When we imagine the future of technology, it’s often against a backdrop of neon-lit cityscapes, futuristic vehicles, and sprawling urban landscapes. Yet, the true frontier of innovation may lie far from the buzzing metropolises—in the quiet fields of rural farmland. At the heart of this transformation is Greenfield
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As the race for AI supremacy heats up, Chinese startup MiniMax has unveiled three groundbreaking AI models: MiniMax-Text-01, MiniMax-VL-01, and T2A-01-HD. Backed by Alibaba and Tencent, MiniMax has raised $850 million in venture capital and is now valued at over $2.5 billion. These models position MiniMax as a formidable
Finance
With the rise of artificial intelligence and blockchain innovation, one might assume these innovations are reaching those who need them most. Yet, billions of people—the global majority—still lack access to basic financial services like savings, credit, and affordable money transfers. This exclusion leaves untapped trillions in economic power.
Semiconductors
In a historic leap for the U.S. semiconductor industry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has commenced production of advanced four-nanometer chips at its Phoenix, Arizona facility. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo hailed the development as a transformative milestone for the country’s semiconductor capabilities, marking a pivotal moment
Energy
The demand for data centers is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with power consumption expected to double by 2029, according to a new report from JLL. This growth, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and expanding cloud services, is pushing energy infrastructure to its limits and raising critical questions about