Data Center
Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Data Centers Disrupt Key Services and Derail AI Research
Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian data centers have disrupted banking, e-commerce and other digital services
Chips
Semiconductors are materials, typically made of silicon, that have the electrical conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor. They are critical components of computers, phones, medical equipment, and other electronic devices.
Expert Opinion
Evan Swarztrauber: The Hidden Supply-Chain Risk Inside America’s AI Data Centers
The FCC should add Chinese-made optical transceivers to its covered list before America's AI data centers become dependent on an adversary's supply chain.
Chips
Nvidia Confirms it Will Spend $13 Billion on Hugging Face AI Software Platform
CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the long-rumored sale in a Thursday blog post, and that Nvidia will keep Hugging Face as an open platform
Chips
Taiwan Chipmaker TSMC Pledges Another $100B to Expand U.S. Chipmaking
The company reported a record $22 billion in net profit for the April-June quarter.
Data Center
Massive AI Buildout Poses Latest Inflation Threat as Consumers Pay More for Laptops and Electricity
Economists expect the $700 billion investment in data centers will continue to push up inflation at least through the end of this year.
AI
Technology Experts Urge Congress to Secure U.S. Dominance in Technology
The need for U.S. innovation was emphasized as the subcommittee discussed ten bills around emerging technology.
AI
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Boost Chip Policy to Win AI Race Against China
House Democrats slam Trump administration for undermining the Biden-era CHIPS and Science Act.
Chips
NCTA: Growing Memory Chip Shortage Threatens Digital Infrastructure
Routers, laptops, and MRI scanners face tightened supply chains
Chips
Nvidia Targets AI Infrastructure Bottleneck With $2 Billion Photonics Investment
Investment backs new U.S. manufacturing and fabrication capacity with photonics company Lumentum.
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Taiwan's AI-Powered Economy Soars in the Shadow of Bubble Fears and China Threats
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang describes Taiwan as the 'center of the world's computer ecosystem.'
Chips
Lawmakers Urge Faster Tech Investment as U.S. Competes With China
U.S. lawmakers warned that delays in regulation, infrastructure, and research funding weaken American leadership.
networking
NVIDIA Unveils New AI Systems as Computing Demand Surges
CEO Jensen Huang said its latest architecture integrates chips, networking and cooling to support next-generation AI workloads.
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Trump AI Advisor Touts Plan to Secure U.S. Leadership
‘Let's make sure the world is using the American [technology] stack,’ Sriram Krishnan said.
EU
Trump Vows Retaliation Against Countries With Digital Rules Targeting U.S. Tech
Trump threatened new tariffs and export curbs in response to European digital regulations targeting U.S. tech giants
Chips
Trump Turns $11.1B in U.S. Government Funds Into a 10% Stake in Intel
The U.S. government is getting the stake through the conversion of $11.1 billion in previously issued funds and pledges.
Chips
Would Owning a Chunk of Intel Be a Good Deal for the U.S.?
President Trump wants the U.S. government to become one of Intel's largest shareholders, blurring lines separating public and private sectors.
