The race to run AI in the cloud is reshaping security. According to new data, nearly every organization is using or planning to use cloud services for AI workloads, which is intensifying competition between cloud providers and third-party security vendors. The shared responsibility model is getting
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in its latest funding round. The cash is earmarked for a rapid expansion of its data center infrastructure to power its Grok chatbot and future AI models. The build-out, however, is facing pushback from local communities over its environ
VivoPower International is making a major strategic shift. The company has agreed to acquire an operational 40MW data center in Norway, with plans to convert it from crypto mining to an AI-focused hub powered by renewable energy.
BorderPlex Digital Assets is launching a major renewable energy sourcing program to power its data center project in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Dubbed Project Green, it aims for 500MW by 2028, scaling to 1GW by 2032. The initiative is tied to a state MoU but faces a lawsuit from local residents.
The “cloud-first” mantra that dominated IT for a decade is being upended by AI. According to a new analysis, the economics and demands of AI workloads are pushing companies back toward a hybrid mix of cloud and on-premises computing.
Agentic AI is moving fast from concept to early tests in payments and banking. But a huge trust gap remains, as new protocols decide who controls the customer and the economics of future transactions.
Major tech providers report a clear pivot in government AI strategy away from simple chatbots. The new goal for 2026 is “agentic AI” that can automate specific workflows, but legacy data is the biggest hurdle.
Xbox cloud gaming is now available directly on Amazon Fire TV devices. This means you can play a library of console games without owning an Xbox, using just a controller and a Game Pass subscription starting at $10 a month.
Moving to the cloud isn’t just a lift-and-shift operation; it’s a major security event. A new article warns that failing to prioritize ransomware protection during this chaotic phase can lead to catastrophic data loss and downtime. The time to plan your defense is before you migrate a single byte.
Google is deploying carbon capture technology at a power plant to tackle emissions from its energy-hungry data centers. The system aims to capture 90% of CO2 and store it underground. This move highlights the growing tension between AI advancement and climate goals.
