The Data Center Cooling Game is Changing Fast
Data center operators are scrambling to cool next-gen AI hardware. The old playbook with air conditioning just doesn’t cut it anymore, leading to a wave of innovation in liquid and immersion cooling.
Category: AI
AWS Bets Big on Partners, Promises Bigger Payouts for AI Deals
AWS is overhauling its partner program with a wave of new financial incentives aimed at boosting profitability in the AI era. The changes, effective January 1, 2025, include simplified growth payouts and new deal registration to reduce channel conflict. CEO Matt Garman says partners can make $7 for
AI’s $96 Billion Debt Problem Is Shaking Credit Markets
The AI boom is being fueled by massive debt as companies supporting OpenAI’s computing needs take on nearly $100 billion in borrowing. This surge in corporate debt is already moving credit spreads and raising concerns about default risks in what was previously a cash-funded expansion.
Google’s AI is so popular it’s hitting rate limits
Google’s new Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro AI tools are proving so popular that the company had to tighten free tier limits. Free users now get reduced image generation and “basic access” with frequently changing daily limits. Even Pro subscribers are facing new restrictions as Google manages cap
Google CEO Says Vibe Coding Makes Development “Exciting Again”
Google CEO Sundar Pichai believes vibe coding is making software development more accessible to non-technical workers. He compares the trend to how blogging and YouTube created new career paths, but warns about security risks in larger codebases.
Epic Games CEO Says AI Disclosures Make “No Sense”
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve’s requirement that developers disclose generative AI usage on Steam. He called the policy nonsensical, arguing AI will be ubiquitous in game development. The comments sparked immediate backlash from gamers who want transparency.
Tech CEOs Want to Put Data Centers in Space
Tech leaders are seriously considering orbital data centers to solve AI’s massive energy problem. Google aims to have its custom TPU chips in space by 2027, while Elon Musk envisions launching hundreds of gigawatts of solar-powered AI satellites. The race to space could be the only solution to Earth
Uxia raises €1M to replace human testers with AI
Uxia has raised nearly €1 million to automate user testing with AI-generated synthetic profiles. The Barcelona-based startup aims to make UX validation faster and more accessible for product teams worldwide. Investors include former UserZoom co-founder Javier Darriba.
Deep-Tech Hiring Boom: AI, Cybersecurity and Semiconductors Hot
The deep-tech sector is experiencing massive hiring growth across multiple cutting-edge fields. Companies from Intel to Accenture are recruiting specialists in AI, quantum cybersecurity, semiconductor design and biotechnology.
OpenAI blames teen for ChatGPT suicide, cites “misuse”
OpenAI is fighting a lawsuit over a teenager’s suicide, claiming he misused ChatGPT by bypassing safety measures. The company cites Section 230 protection and says its chatbot actually directed the teen to seek help repeatedly. This tragic case raises huge questions about AI responsibility.