
Google Integrates Nvidia GPUs, Aalo Atomics Unveils Modular Nuclear Plant, and Pakistan to Power AI with Surplus Energy - Silicon Brief #13
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In this edition of Silicon Brief, we're diving into the latest developments in AI chips and data centers. NTT has introduced a new AI chip designed for edge video processing, while Google has unveiled its Ironwood AI Chip, adding to the growing landscape of AI hardware innovations. Meanwhile, Cerebras Systems has launched a fast inference solution for the Llama 4 models, showcasing advancements in AI processing capabilities.
On the data center front, Meta is planning to build an AI-optimized data center in Ohio, and Stack Infrastructure has announced plans for a massive 450MW data center in Sydney. These developments highlight the ongoing expansion and technological advancements in data center infrastructure to support the increasing demands of AI applications.
Energy & Sustainability
Aalo Atomics has introduced the Aalo-1 reactor prototype, part of its fully modular nuclear plant, the Aalo Pod XMR, designed specifically for AI data centers. The unveiling coincides with the completion of its manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. Pakistan plans to allocate surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, as announced by Chief Advisor Bilal Bin Saqib. This initiative aims to address energy sector challenges and support the fintech sector. Bulgaria is planning to use its nuclear energy resources to attract investments in artificial intelligence and data centers, with the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant playing a central role in this strategy.
- Aalo Atomics Unveils Modular Nuclear Plant for AI Data Centers
- Pakistan to Use Surplus Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI
- Bulgaria Utilizes Nuclear Power for AI and Data Center Growth
Technology
Wanclouds and Cytomate partner to enhance cloud and AI technology adoption in Qatar, supporting digital transformation efforts. The UALink Consortium announces the UALink 200G 1.0 Specification to improve communication in AI computing pods. SK Telecom collaborates with Giga Computing and SK Enmove to develop liquid cooling technologies for AI data centers. Informatica introduces AI-driven features in its Intelligent Data Management Cloud for enhanced data integration. Google plans to integrate Nvidia Blackwell GPUs and Google Gemini models into its cloud platform by Q3 2025. LG Electronics expands its AI data center cooling solutions with advanced liquid cooling systems.
- Wanclouds Partners with Cytomate for Cloud and AI in Qatar
- UALink Consortium Announces UALink 200G 1.0 Specification
- SK Telecom Partners to Develop AI Data Center Cooling
- Informatica Unveils AI-Powered Cloud Integration Features
- Nvidia GPUs and Google Models to Join Google Cloud
- LG Electronics Expands AI Data Center Cooling Solutions
- Ziroh Develops AI System Without Expensive Chips
Regulation & Policy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly reached an agreement with the Trump administration to prevent export restrictions on the company's H20 AI chips. This follows a promise to invest in new AI data centers in the U.S.
The US government is investigating TSMC for allegedly violating export control regulations by supplying chips used in Huawei's AI processor, with potential fines exceeding $1 billion.
A draft bill in the U.S. Senate proposes emissions fees for data centers supporting blockchain and AI operations. The 'Clean Cloud Act' aims to set federal emissions standards for these facilities.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has denied a request to reconsider its decision blocking Amazon's data center in Pennsylvania from increasing power use connected to Talen Energy's nuclear plant, citing concerns over power reliability and public costs.
- Nvidia's H20 AI Chips May Avoid Export Controls
- US Investigates TSMC for Huawei Chip Supply
- U.S. Senate Proposes Emissions Fees for AI and Blockchain Data Centers
- US Regulators Deny Rehearing on Amazon Data Center Energy Pact
Data Centers
KAYTUS has introduced KSManage V2.0, a platform designed to enhance data center management efficiency and reduce energy consumption. NxtGen Datacentre and Cloud Technologies has engaged Avendus to raise $300 million, aiming for a $900 million valuation. MAGIC Research has launched Fabric Hypergrid, a private AI platform that cuts computing costs by 90%, enabling organizations to use existing hardware while ensuring data privacy and security.
- NxtGen Seeks $300 Million Funding with Avendus
- MAGIC Research Launches Fabric Hypergrid AI Platform
- Meta's Llama 4 Models Launch on AWS
- Dell Technologies Unveils AI-Ready Data Center Innovations
- Aligned Data Centers Appoints New Chief Facility Operations Officer
- Stack Infrastructure Plans 450MW Data Center in Sydney
- Brazil Data Center Market Growth Report 2025-2030
- Boom Technologies Launches PHOTON AI Data Center Initiative
- Alianza Investimentos and GIC Form Joint Venture for Brazilian Data Centers
- NexGen Cloud Secures $45 Million for AI Expansion in Europe
- Globant Partners with Google Cloud for AI and Cloud Solutions
- Sharp Sells Osaka LCD Plant to KDDI for AI Data Center
- Crusoe's Data Center Project Gets Tax Break in Texas
- Serbian Government Contracts €50 Million Supercomputer from Eviden
- iKala Wins 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Taiwan
- AWS Offers Mistral AI's Pixtral Large Model in Amazon Bedrock
- Alphabet to Invest $75 Billion in AI Infrastructure
- Microsoft Pauses AI Data Center Projects
- ePlus Achieves NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD Partner Status
- nEye Systems Secures $72.5 Million for Optical Switch Tech
- Hypertec Cloud Acquires 5C Data Centers
- BluSky AI Inc. Launches Modular Data Center Solutions
- Raxio Group Secures $100 Million from IFC for African Expansion
- Bitfarms Secures $300 Million for Panther Creek Project
- Yorizon and Hochtief Begin Construction on Timber Edge Data Center
- Huawei Unveils StarryLink Modules at MWC 2025
- Nvidia and Nebius Partner to Support AI Startups
- Meta to Build AI-Optimized Data Center in Ohio
- ForgeLight Ventures Plans $1 Billion Data Center in Conway
- KAYTUS Launches KSManage V2.0 for Data Centers
Chips & Hardware
NTT has launched an AI inference chip for Edge video processing, targeting commercialization in 2025. SambaNova and Meta collaborate to offer Llama 4 models on SambaNova Cloud, enhancing performance with RDU chips. ZeroPoint Technologies AB and Rebellions partner to develop memory-optimized AI accelerators for improved AI workload efficiency.
- SambaNova and Meta Collaborate on Llama 4 Models
- ZeroPoint and Rebellions Partner for AI Accelerator Development
- Czech Semiconductor Centre Opens in Brno
- NTT Unveils AI Chip for Edge Video Processing
- Google Introduces Ironwood AI Accelerator Chip
- Cerebras Systems Launches Fast Inference for Llama 4
- Infortrend Launches EonStor GSx for HPC and AI
- IBM Unveils z17 Mainframe with AI-Optimized Telum II Processor
- Lightmatter Unveils Envise Chip to Cut AI Energy Use
- IEEE Photonics Society Develops AI Hardware with Silicon Photonics
- nEye Systems Secures $58 Million for AI Networking Chip
- OpenMetal Introduces Private GPU Servers for AI
- Arena Introduces Atlas for AI Hardware Engineering
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