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SAP Secures 85% of 2026 Revenue Pipeline as AI Deals Accelerate

European software leader SAP has reportedly secured 85% of its 2026 revenue pipeline through AI-driven customer deals. The company’s cloud backlog surged 23% to €18.8 billion as enterprises increasingly adopt SAP’s artificial intelligence solutions.

European AI Powerhouse Defies Market Trends

While the enterprise artificial intelligence sector remains dominated by U.S. technology giants, SAP is emerging as Europe’s formidable contender in the space, according to recent reports. Sources indicate the German software company is experiencing unprecedented deal momentum driven primarily by customer demand for AI solutions.

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CoreWeave CEO Defends Core Scientific Acquisition as “Nice to Have” Amid Shareholder Resistance

CoreWeave’s CEO has characterized the proposed $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific as a “nice to have” rather than essential. Shareholder resistance continues to mount, with a key proxy advisor recommending against the deal ahead of the October 30 vote.

Deal Faces Mounting Opposition

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator has reportedly described the company’s proposed acquisition of Core Scientific as non-essential, stating the $9 billion all-stock deal represents a “nice to have” rather than a necessity for the AI cloud provider. This characterization comes as shareholder opposition to the acquisition intensifies, with a crucial vote scheduled for October 30 that could determine the deal’s fate.

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Power Grids Face Uncertainty as AI Data Center Demand Projections Fluctuate

Electricity providers across the United States are confronting significant challenges in predicting power demand from the artificial intelligence boom. Industry leaders and regulators warn that overlapping project proposals and inflated load forecasts could impact billions in infrastructure investments and consumer electricity bills.

Uncertain Power Demand from AI Expansion

Electricity companies nationwide are grappling with the challenge of determining how much additional power generation will actually be needed to support the artificial intelligence boom, according to industry reports. The uncertainty stems from conflicting projections about data center construction and concerns that the same large projects are being proposed to multiple utilities simultaneously.

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Former Meta Executive Warns AI Sector Showing Bubble Characteristics, Potential Correction Ahead

Former Meta executive Nick Clegg has raised concerns about potential AI market correction, citing “crazy valuations” and unsustainable dealmaking pace. The industry veteran pointed to massive capital requirements and technical limitations as factors increasing correction likelihood.

AI Investment Boom Shows Signs of Market Bubble, Former Meta Executive Warns

Former Meta Platforms executive Nick Clegg has expressed concerns that the artificial intelligence sector may be headed for a market correction, according to recent reports. The former president of global affairs at Meta reportedly told CNBC that the AI industry “certainly got some pretty prominent features of what looks like a bubble.”