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In the span of a decade and a half, from 2010 to the end of 2024, the number of data centers in the US quadrupled. The trend is similar worldwide: more data centers, bigger, now or soon. The number of the construction projects of centers over 100 megawatts announced over the last four years total…
Google announced a fresh wave of AI-focused investments and partnerships in India, spanning healthcare, research, startups and clean energy, as it positioned itself as a key partner in the country’s “AI for India” ambitions. At its “Lab to Impact: Google on Health, Science and Society” event on Tuesday, held alongside the India–AI Impact Summit 2026,…
By Deepa Seetharaman, Supantha Mukherjee and Krystal Hu SAN FRANCISCO/STOCKHOLM, Dec 16 – Last spring, CellarTracker, a wine-collection app, built an AI-powered sommelier to make unvarnished wine recommendations based on a person’s palate. The problem was the chatbot was too nice. “It’s just very polite, instead of just saying, ‘It’s really unlikely you’ll like the…
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Klarna has announced the launch of its Agentic Product Protocol. The open standard is designed to make online products discoverable and interpretable by AI agents. The protocol provides AI systems with access to a live, structured feed. This feed covers more…
Hong Kong authorities will offer HK$500,000 (US$64,200) to each public school that applies for funding to introduce artificial intelligence into classrooms over the next three years, with about HK$500 million allocated for the initiative. Schools receiving the funding can subscribe to AI-powered software and hardware, but must implement AI-assisted teaching in at least three subjects…
Expanding networks and digital opportunities Looking toward 2030, Amazon’s continued investments aim to accelerate digital transformation and fortify the country’s infrastructure in alignment with India’s national priorities. These priorities include expanding AI capabilities, supporting small business growth and upgrading logistics infrastructure. By 2030, Amazon is projected to support 3.8 million jobs, partly due to its expanding…
Google hosted “Lab to Impact” dialogue in partnership with India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Tuesday, during which the tech giant announced a series of collaborations and investments of millions to power India’s growth in artificial intelligence (AI). These initiatives will support India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, healthcare, developer, education, and startup ecosystem. Here are the…
By: Rene Andrade-Ixta Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio. Welcome to the age of artificial intelligence (AI) in personal finance, where technology is reshaping…
When Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British opposition, warned recently that too many young people are refusing jobs they consider “beneath them”, her comments were framed as a quarrel about entitlement and labour shortages. But the deeper provocation lay in her plan to cut funding for “poor value degrees” and strengthen apprenticeships – a move…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed an “AI Bill of Rights” to protect Floridians amid rapid AI advancements, emphasizing transparency and control over personal data. TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined new proposed legislation aimed at putting stronger safeguards on artificial intelligence. It is a powerful technology that’s moving at lightning speed, and the…
