Chips & Data Centers

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

Open Compute Project Introduces Universal Link Layer for AI Clusters

The Open Compute Project Foundation has announced a new Universal D2D Transaction and Link-Layer specification to enhance silicon diversity in AI and HPC clusters.

August 05, 2025

Massive AI Data Center Planned for Cheyenne, Wyoming

A new AI data center near Cheyenne, Wyoming, will require more electricity than all state homes combined, highlighting the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure.

August 05, 2025

Broadcom Ships Jericho4 for Distributed AI Data Centers

Broadcom has launched its Jericho4 ethernet fabric router, designed to enhance distributed AI computing across data centers, according to Reuters.

August 05, 2025

Meta Plans $2 Billion Asset Sale to Share AI Infrastructure Costs

Meta Platforms is set to sell $2 billion in data center assets to share AI infrastructure costs, according to Reuters. This move aims to bring in partners for data center co-development.

August 02, 2025

Vermaland Unveils $33 Billion Data Center Park in Arizona

Vermaland has announced plans for a $33 billion data center industrial park in Arizona, set to be the largest in the U.S., according to a press release. The 3,300-acre complex will support up to 3 gigawatts of power capacity.

August 02, 2025

CoreWeave Secures $2.6 Billion for AI Infrastructure Expansion

CoreWeave has secured a $2.6 billion debt financing facility to enhance its AI infrastructure for OpenAI, led by Morgan Stanley and MUFG.

August 01, 2025

Philatron Speeds Up AI Data Center Cabling with Philaflex

Philatron International has announced rapid lead times for its Philaflex line of power cables, designed for AI-driven data centers, according to a press release.

July 31, 2025

Calpine and CyrusOne Partner for Texas Data Center Project

Calpine Corporation and CyrusOne have announced a 190-megawatt agreement to support a new data center in Bosque County, Texas, expected to be operational by late 2026.

July 31, 2025

Fermi America Partners with Hyundai E&C for Nuclear AI Grid

Fermi America has partnered with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to develop the nuclear component of a private grid for next-generation AI, as announced in a press release. The project aims to deliver up to 11 GW of power.

July 31, 2025

eStruxture Secures C$1.35 Billion for Canadian Data Center Expansion

eStruxture Data Centers, a portfolio company of Fengate Asset Management, has secured C$1.35 billion in financing to expand its data centers across Canada, including C$750 million in asset-backed securities.

July 31, 2025

OpenAI, Nscale, and Aker ASA Launch Stargate Norway AI Facility

OpenAI, in collaboration with Nscale and Aker ASA, announced the establishment of Stargate Norway, an advanced AI infrastructure project in Narvik, Northern Norway.

July 31, 2025

Foxconn and TECO Form Alliance for AI Data Center Expansion

Foxconn and TECO have announced a strategic alliance to enhance AI data center capabilities through a share exchange agreement.

July 30, 2025

Groq Nears $600 Million Funding Round at $6 Billion Valuation

Groq, an AI chip startup, is close to securing $600 million in a new funding round led by Disruptive, valuing the company at approximately $6 billion, according to Bloomberg.

July 29, 2025

New Era Helium's JV Secures 235-Acre Site for AI Data Center in Texas

New Era Helium, Inc. and Sharon AI, Inc.'s joint venture, Texas Critical Data Centers LLC, has acquired a 235-acre site in Ector County, Texas, for a large AI and HPC campus, with an option to expand to 438 acres.

July 29, 2025

WhiteFiber Launches IPO on Nasdaq

WhiteFiber has announced the launch of its initial public offering, offering 7,812,500 shares priced between $15.00 and $17.00 each, according to a press release.

July 29, 2025

Modine Invests $100 Million to Expand Data Center Cooling Capacity

Modine has announced a $100 million investment to expand its manufacturing capacity for data center cooling solutions in North America, according to a press release. This expansion will include new facilities and increased production capabilities to meet growing demand.

July 29, 2025

ScaleFlux, ICC, and Croit Launch Turnkey Ceph Storage Appliance

ScaleFlux, ICC, and Croit have collaborated to introduce a turnkey Ceph appliance, enhancing storage performance and efficiency for AI and HPC workloads, announced in a press release.

July 28, 2025

CoAsia SEMI and Rebellions Collaborate on AI Chiplet Development

CoAsia SEMI and Rebellions have announced a partnership to develop next-generation AI chiplets based on the REBEL architecture, with plans for large-scale production by 2026.

July 28, 2025

SuperX to Open AI Supply Center in Japan

SuperX AI Technology Limited plans to establish its first regional AI supply center in Japan, aiming to enhance solution delivery and support the growing AI market.

July 28, 2025

LandGate Reports Surge in US Data Center Activity in Q2 2025

LandGate has released its Q2 2025 U.S. Data Center Development Summary, highlighting a 17.7% increase in installed capacity and over $300 billion in capital expenditures driven by AI demand.

July 27, 2025

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