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Trump Signs Three Executive Orders to Accelerate AI Infrastructure and Combat Bias

President Trump signs three executive orders targeting data center permitting, global AI expansion, and the elimination of allegedly biased AI models in federal procurement.

OpenAI Signs Strategic Partnership to Expand UK Office and Upgrade Public Services

OpenAI and the UK government sign a new partnership to expand AI infrastructure, grow the London office, and integrate artificial intelligence into public services. The agreement also deepens security research collaborations with the UK AI Security Institute.

Stargate AI Project Commits $500 Billion to U.S. Data Center Infrastructure

A massive $500 billion initiative co-led by OpenAI and Softbank aims to build large-scale AI data centers across the United States. The project seeks to secure American leadership in artificial intelligence while generating significant economic growth and national security advantages.

Sam Altman Seeks $7 Trillion to Overhaul Global Chip Industry

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly aims to raise up to $7 trillion to reshape the global semiconductor and AI infrastructure supply chain, though industry experts remain highly skeptical of the massive price tag.

OpenAI Chief Seeks Trillions to Expand Global AI Chip Production

Sam Altman is in talks to raise up to $7 trillion to build new semiconductor foundries and solve the critical shortage of AI chips. The unprecedented plan aims to secure the massive hardware infrastructure needed to achieve artificial general intelligence.

Mistral AI Secures $830M Debt to Build Nvidia-Powered Data Center Near Paris

French AI company Mistral AI raises $830 million in debt to construct a new Nvidia-powered data center near Paris, targeting a Q2 2026 launch. The move supports the company's goal of deploying 200 megawatts of compute capacity across Europe by 2027.

New York Lawmakers Push Three-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers

New York becomes the latest state to propose a multi-year pause on new data center construction as bipartisan and environmental concerns grow over energy costs and AI infrastructure. At least six states are now considering similar measures to halt development.

Meta Partners with Nuclear Firms to Fuel AI Superclusters

Meta announces major nuclear energy agreements with Oklo, TerraPower, and Vistra to power its data centers and AI infrastructure.

Meta Launches Compute Initiative to Build Massive AI Infrastructure

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta Compute, a major new initiative to drastically expand the company's AI infrastructure and energy footprint with tens of gigawatts of power planned for this decade.

Nvidia Unveils Vera Rubin AI Platform to Defend Market Lead

Nvidia reveals details about its new Vera Rubin computing platform at CES 2026, promising unprecedented bandwidth for next-generation AI data centers. The first products featuring the technology will arrive in the second half of 2026.

Chinese AI Firm Moonshot Raises $500M Amid Rival IPO Push

Moonshot AI secures $500 million in Series C funding, building a massive $1.4 billion cash reserve for AI compute infrastructure. The Chinese model maker delays its own IPO plans as competitors MiniMax and Z.ai prepare to go public.