Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

GI Partners Invests $1 Billion in Flexential for Data Center Expansion

GI Partners has announced a $1 billion investment in Flexential to accelerate the development of next-generation data centers across the U.S., according to a press release.

August 21, 2025

Lightning AI Launches Multi-Cloud GPU Marketplace

Lightning AI has introduced a Multi-Cloud GPU Marketplace, offering AI teams access to GPUs from leading cloud providers, potentially reducing AI costs by 70%.

August 20, 2025

Yondr Group Secures Site for 550MW Data Center Campus in Dallas

Yondr Group has announced the acquisition of a 163-acre site in Lancaster, Texas, to develop a 550MW data center campus, marking a significant step in its US expansion.

August 20, 2025

AVAIO Digital to Build $6 Billion AI-Ready Data Center in Mississippi

AVAIO Digital has announced plans to construct a $6 billion AI-ready data center hub in Brandon, Mississippi, set to be completed by 2027.

August 20, 2025

Generative AI Data Center Market to Hit $19.9 Billion by 2031

The Generative AI Data Center Market is projected to grow from $6.584 billion in 2024 to $19.9 billion by 2031, driven by global AI adoption and digital transformation, according to Valuates Reports.

August 20, 2025

Elea Partners with Oracle and Rio de Janeiro for Data Center Project

Elea Data Centers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Oracle and the City of Rio de Janeiro to advance the Rio AI City project, a major data center hub in the Olympic Park.

August 19, 2025

Oracle Integrates OpenAI GPT-5 Across Cloud and Database Services

Oracle has integrated OpenAI's GPT-5 into its database and cloud applications, enhancing AI capabilities for enterprise customers, announced in a press release.

August 18, 2025

Applied Digital Plans 280MW AI Data Center in North Dakota

Applied Digital is set to build a 280MW AI data center campus near Fargo, North Dakota, with construction starting in September 2025, according to Data Center Dynamics.

August 18, 2025

Galaxy Secures $1.4 Billion for Helios AI Datacenter Expansion

Galaxy Digital Inc. has closed a $1.4 billion financing facility to advance its Helios AI datacenter in Texas, supporting a long-term agreement with CoreWeave.

August 16, 2025

DeepSeek Delays AI Model Due to Huawei Chip Issues

DeepSeek's latest AI model release has been postponed due to challenges in training with Huawei's chips, highlighting China's reliance on U.S. technology.

August 14, 2025

Equinix Partners with Alternative Energy Providers for AI Data Centers

Equinix has announced collaborations with alternative energy providers to power its AI-ready data centers, as stated in a press release by PR Newswire. The partnerships include agreements with next-generation nuclear providers and a fuel cell provider.

August 14, 2025

AVAIO Digital Advances AI-Ready Data Center in Madrid

AVAIO Digital has announced a significant milestone in the development of its AI-ready data center in Algete, Madrid, securing power and entitlements for a 64 MW facility.

August 14, 2025

EdgeMode and Vertical Data to Develop AI-Optimized Data Center in Sweden

EdgeMode and Vertical Data have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a 20 MW AI-optimized data center in Sweden, combining renewable energy and flexible financing solutions.

August 13, 2025

G42 Launches OpenAI GPT-OSS on Core42's AI Cloud

G42 has announced the global availability of OpenAI's GPT-OSS models on Core42's AI Cloud, offering unmatched performance and scalability through the Compass API.

August 13, 2025

EPRI and Epoch AI Report Highlights Rising Power Needs for AI Model Training

A joint report by EPRI and Epoch AI reveals that AI model training could require over 4 GW of power by 2030, highlighting the growing energy demands of AI technologies.

August 12, 2025

Normal Computing Unveils World's First Thermodynamic Computing Chip

Normal Computing has announced the tape-out of CN101, the first thermodynamic computing chip, aimed at enhancing AI and scientific computing efficiency.

August 12, 2025

Aitech Unveils A230 Vortex AI Supercomputer for Military Operations

Aitech has introduced the A230 Vortex AI GPGPU supercomputer, designed for military operations across various environments, as announced in a press release.

August 12, 2025

Nvidia and AMD to Pay 15% of China AI Chip Sales to US Government

Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenue from AI chip sales to China, following a new licensing agreement.

August 12, 2025

SK Hynix Projects 30% Annual Growth in AI Memory Market

SK Hynix forecasts a 30% annual growth in the AI memory market until 2030, driven by increased demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, according to Reuters.

August 11, 2025

SoftBank Acquires Ohio Plant for AI Data Center Project

SoftBank has acquired Foxconn's Ohio electric vehicle plant to advance its $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure initiative, repurposing the site for data center use.

August 09, 2025

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