Groq's $750M Boost, Huawei's AI Launch Amid Nvidia Ban, CoreWeave's £1.5B UK Expansion - Silicon Brief #36

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In this edition of Silicon Brief, we're diving into the latest developments in AI chips and data centers. Groq has secured a significant $750 million investment, bringing its valuation to $6.9 billion, while Ambient Scientific has introduced the new GPX10 Pro AI processor, promising enhanced performance for AI applications. Meanwhile, Grinn is partnering with MediaTek to develop AI-enabled systems-on-module, and the University of Florida has unveiled a light-based chip designed to boost AI efficiency.

On the data center front, Humain is seeking funding for its AI data center expansion, and Huawei has launched new AI infrastructure solutions amidst a ban on Nvidia products. Additionally, CoreWeave is making a substantial £1.5 billion investment in a UK AI data center, and Microsoft is nearing the completion of its AI datacenter in Wisconsin. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in the world of AI technology.

firstcolo GmbH has been awarded the 2025 Sustainability & Green Data Centers Award by the German Datacenter Association for its FRA7 project, an eco-friendly data center in Germany. Meanwhile, The BESSt Company has introduced a zinc-polyiodide REDOX flow battery aimed at enhancing energy storage for AI data centers.

Huawei introduced new AI data center infrastructure solutions at Huawei Connect 2025, emphasizing green and low-carbon technologies. Meanwhile, Nvidia invested over $900 million in Enfabrica to enhance GPU connectivity for AI applications.

CoreWeave is making a significant £1.5 billion investment in AI data center capacity in the UK, aiming to create a hub for AI innovation using renewable energy. Meanwhile, Microsoft is nearing the completion of its $7 billion AI datacenter in Wisconsin, set to open in early 2026, with plans for a second facility in Racine County.

Groq has secured $750 million in funding, elevating its valuation to $6.9 billion as it aims to challenge Nvidia in the AI chip market. Meanwhile, Ambient Scientific has unveiled the GPX10 Pro, an AI-native processor designed for edge applications, offering significant performance improvements over traditional microcontrollers.