Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.
Google is negotiating with Marvell Technology to design two new chips for AI inference, including a memory processing unit to complement its tensor processing units and a new TPU built for running AI models more efficiently, according to The Information.
Delta Electronics has introduced a unified power, cooling, and infrastructure architecture for AI data centers, presented at Data Center World 2026 in Washington. The platform integrates power systems, liquid cooling, and intelligent controls to support high-density AI workloads efficiently.
Atlas Data Storage has been chosen by TSMC to present its CMOS-enabled molecular data storage technology at the 2026 TSMC Technology Symposium, highlighting its advancements in high-density and durable data preservation solutions.
Steele Solutions, backed by Revelar Capital, has acquired Maysteel Industries to expand its presence in data center and electrical infrastructure markets. The deal strengthens Steele Solutions’ position as a North American provider of engineered products for material handling and data center applications.
Mountain Vector Energy has launched Cufflink Nova, a secure AI platform designed to help organizations reduce utility costs and manage energy and water resources more efficiently. The system processes facility data to deliver insights, forecasts, and reports across large portfolios.
Mitate Zepto Technica has joined the Japan Science and Technology Agency’s Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor R&D Program as a social implementation partner, focusing on genome analysis acceleration through its RASEN ASIC platform.
InPHRED has announced its entry into the data center optical interconnect market with new InP VCSEL and micro-RC-LED technologies aimed at AI infrastructure. The company plans to demonstrate both technologies in early 2027.
TD SYNNEX has expanded its AI Infrastructure-as-a-Service portfolio with dedicated NVIDIA HGX B300 clusters on Nebius AI Cloud, offering partners reserved GPU capacity to support enterprise-scale AI workloads.
OpenAI has agreed to spend more than $20 billion over three years on Cerebras servers powered by the company’s chips, in a deal that could give OpenAI up to a 10% equity stake in the chipmaker. The agreement includes an additional $1 billion from OpenAI to help fund Cerebras data center development.
Upscale AI is reportedly negotiating a new funding round that could value the company at about $2 billion, marking its third raise in seven months. The startup is developing specialized chips and networking technology for AI data centers.
South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX is expanding its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to create a computing platform for generative AI-powered robots using its second-generation low-power chips, while preparing for a major funding round and potential IPO.
StorageChain has expanded its Bring Your Own Cloud Intelligence platform to include Dropbox, enabling AI search across multiple cloud environments without data migration.
Maine lawmakers have approved a bill imposing a moratorium on data centers requiring more than 20 megawatts of power until November 2027, pending a study on grid and community impacts. The measure now awaits Governor Janet Mills' decision.
Parasail has raised $32 million in Series A funding to scale its cloud computing platform for AI inference, focusing on cost-efficient token processing across a global network of data centers.
Sidus Space has expanded its agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings to build and deliver another StarVault orbital data storage payload, extending its role in the first commercially operational space-based data storage service.
Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced it will hold a conference call on April 21, 2026, to provide updates on its Michigan AI data center campus. The session will include details on recent developments and future initiatives for expanding the facility’s AI and high-performance computing capabilities.
Calnex Solutions has introduced a 400G Ethernet network emulation capability that supports full line-rate validation while maintaining transparent Priority Flow Control (PFC) traffic, enabling more accurate testing of lossless Ethernet for AI clusters.
Delska has launched EU North Riga LV DC1, a 10 MW data center in Latvia designed for AI and high-performance computing workloads, powered by renewable energy and built to Tier III standards.
Meta has announced an expanded partnership with Broadcom to co-develop multiple generations of its Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) chips, aiming to strengthen its AI infrastructure across apps and services.
Light Source Communications is constructing a 400-mile dark fiber route linking Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Stillwater, and Tulsa to support hyperscalers and AI workloads. The project, announced in a press release, includes seven in-line amplifiers and is expected to finish in early 2027.
Weekly coverage of AI hardware developments including chips, GPUs, cloud platforms, and data center technology.
