The biggest hurdle for businesses wanting to profit from AI might not be tech, but a lack of self-knowledge. According to a Fast Company piece, the key lies in treating data like inherited art—you need a systematic appraisal to understand its true value.
SoftBank is making a huge move into digital infrastructure, agreeing to buy investment firm DigitalBridge for about $3 billion in cash. The deal, worth $4 billion including debt, is a direct play to capitalize on the AI boom’s insatiable need for data centers.
A 2,000-acre plot of Arizona desert is set to become a massive AI data center, backed by Chamath Palihapitiya. The project is a flashpoint in the growing conflict between tech’s physical needs and local communities across the U.S.
The hydropower industry is undergoing a massive digital transformation, moving from fixed maintenance schedules to AI-driven predictive care. This shift is critical as older facilities face new stresses from load-following operations. It’s a high-stakes tech upgrade for a foundational power source.
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to major tech and data center firms, demanding transparency on their energy impact. They cite reports of local electricity bills rising up to 267% in five years in areas with heavy data center buildout. The compani
AtlasEdge is selling a portfolio of nine data centers across Europe to Spanish operator Templus. The deal, set to close in the first half of 2026, marks a strategic shift for AtlasEdge and Templus’ first move outside Spain.
A new Gallup survey reveals a growing disconnect in the workplace. While 45% of US workers now use AI on the job, nearly a quarter have no idea if their employer has adopted the technology at all. This lack of communication creates risks and missed opportunities for businesses trying to navigate the
AWS is making a massive, long-term bet on India’s digital future. The $7 billion investment in Hyderabad data centers is part of a broader cloud and AI arms race among U.S. tech giants in the country.
Sending an AI agent to a meeting and reading the summary later seems efficient. But neuroscientists warn it comes with real tradeoffs for how we learn and collaborate. The future of work might involve a lot of empty virtual chairs.
New research from Microsoft analyzing millions of Copilot conversations reveals a stark divide in how we use AI. On mobile, it’s a personal advisor; on desktop, it’s a work tool. Late-night chats get surprisingly philosophical.
