Chips & Data Centers

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

Krambu and Elkhorn Partner to Enhance AI Data Center Cooling

Krambu has announced a partnership with Elkhorn to develop advanced cooling systems for AI data centers, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

February 19, 2025

Aifinity Base Limited to Develop Liquid Cooling Solutions for AI Systems

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. has announced the creation of Aifinity Base Limited, a subsidiary focused on manufacturing advanced liquid cooling solutions for AI and HPC systems, as stated in a press release.

February 19, 2025

Soluna's Project Kati Advances with ERCOT Approval

Soluna Holdings has successfully exited the ERCOT planning phase for Project Kati, paving the way for construction and expansion of renewable energy data centers.

February 18, 2025

Colovore Expands with New Liquid-Cooled Data Center in Reno

Colovore has announced the groundbreaking of its third high-density, liquid-cooled data center in Reno, NV, designed to support advanced AI systems.

February 18, 2025

Everstar Secures $4M to Enhance AI Nuclear Compliance Platform

Everstar has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI platform, Gordian, aimed at improving nuclear compliance processes.

February 18, 2025

Microsoft to Invest $704 Million in Expanding Polish Data Centers

Microsoft plans to invest $704 million to expand its data center infrastructure in Poland, enhancing AI capabilities and cybersecurity.

February 17, 2025

TigerDC Appoints Mehmet Akcin to Board to Boost AI Data Center Innovation

TigerDC has appointed Mehmet Akcin, Founder & CEO of EdgeUno, to its Board of Directors to enhance AI-ready data center innovation, announced in a press release.

February 17, 2025

Dell Nears $5 Billion AI Server Deal with Elon Musk's xAI

Dell Technologies is close to finalizing a $5 billion deal to supply AI-optimized servers to Elon Musk's xAI, using Nvidia GB200 chips.

February 15, 2025

Colombia and UAE Partner to Develop Data Centers in Santa Marta

Colombia and the UAE have agreed to build three data centers in Santa Marta as part of the BioNube Initiative, announced by President Gustavo Petro.

February 15, 2025

Sivers Semiconductors Partners for High-Volume Laser Array Production

Sivers Semiconductors has signed a strategic MOU to enable high-volume production of laser arrays for AI workloads.

February 13, 2025

Synopsys Expands Hardware-Assisted Verification Portfolio with New Prototyping and Emulation Systems

Synopsys introduces the HAPS-200 and ZeBu-200 systems, enhancing performance and scalability for semiconductor design verification.

February 13, 2025

Digihost Launches US Data Centers for AI and HPC Development

Digihost Technology Inc. has announced the formation of US Data Centers, Inc., a subsidiary focused on developing high-performance computing and AI data centers.

February 13, 2025

Iliad Announces $3.1 Billion Investment in AI Infrastructure Across Europe

French telecom group Iliad plans to invest $3.1 billion in AI infrastructure, focusing on data centers and computing power through its subsidiary OpCore.

February 13, 2025

Avathon and Armada Collaborate to Enhance Industrial AI in Remote Areas

Avathon partners with Armada to deploy prescriptive maintenance and computer vision applications in remote industrial areas using edge infrastructure.

February 12, 2025

Study Reveals ChatGPT's Energy Consumption Lower Than Previously Estimated

A new study by Epoch AI finds that ChatGPT's energy consumption is significantly lower than earlier estimates, using only 0.3 watt-hours per query.

February 12, 2025

Positron Secures $23.5M to Expand U.S.-Made AI Chip Production

Positron has raised $23.5 million to scale production of its energy-efficient AI chips, offering a cost-effective alternative to Nvidia's hardware.

February 12, 2025

Zoom to Invest $75 Million in AI and Digital Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Zoom announces a $75 million investment in Saudi Arabia, focusing on AI and digital infrastructure to support local tech companies and government entities.

February 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia's NEOM to Host $5 Billion AI Data Center by DataVolt

DataVolt invests $5 billion in a 1.5 GW AI data center in NEOM's Oxagon, set to be operational by 2028.

February 10, 2025

OpenAI Advances Custom AI Chip Development to Reduce Nvidia Dependency

OpenAI is developing its own AI silicon to lessen reliance on Nvidia, with plans to finalize its first chip design soon and send it for fabrication at TSMC.

February 10, 2025

Brookfield to Invest €20 Billion in French AI Infrastructure

Canadian firm Brookfield plans a €20 billion investment in AI data centers in France by 2030, with a major project in Cambrai.

February 09, 2025

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