aws AWS Launches Automated Reasoning Checks to Tackle AI Hallucinations Amazon Web Services introduces a new tool called Automated Reasoning checks that validates AI model responses against customer-supplied data to prevent hallucinations. The feature integrates directly into the AWS Bedrock platform as companies increasingly seek reliable generative AI.
amazon Amazon Unveils Nova, a New Family of Multimodal AI Models AWS introduces Nova, a new suite of generative AI models that process text, images, and video across four tiers of capability. The models promise fast performance, low costs, and massive context windows for cloud customers.
aws AWS Adopts Liquid Cooling and Simplified Power for AI Servers AWS announces a major shift to liquid cooling for its AI servers, including those using Nvidia hardware and its own Trainium2 chips. The company also reveals simplified electrical designs that dramatically boost data center efficiency and reliability.
aws AWS Updates Amazon Connect With AI to Reduce Call Center Frustration Amazon Web Services introduces new AI-powered features for its Amazon Connect platform that aim to automate routine customer service tasks and improve the overall caller experience.
ftc FTC Launches Broad Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft's Cloud and AI Practices The FTC opens a sweeping antitrust investigation into Microsoft, scrutinizing its bundling of cloud, AI, and cybersecurity products. This aggressive move occurs just before a potential leadership change under the incoming Trump administration.
nebius AI Cloud Startup Nebius Resumes Nasdaq Trading After Yandex Restructuring Formerly known as Yandex N.V., Nebius now operates as an independent AI infrastructure company selling GPU-as-a-service after offloading its Russian assets.
snowflake Snowflake Acquires Datavolo to Strengthen Enterprise Data Pipelines Snowflake acquires data pipeline management startup Datavolo to automate and simplify data flows for enterprise and AI workloads. The deal expands Snowflake's reach across the entire data lifecycle.
ftc FTC Launches Investigation Into Microsoft Cloud Practices The Federal Trade Commission investigates whether Microsoft uses anti-competitive tactics like steep exit fees and restrictive licensing to trap cloud customers. The outcome remains uncertain due to potential leadership changes under the incoming administration.
amazon Amazon Considers Multi-Billion Dollar Anthropic Investment With Chip Catch Amazon is in talks to invest billions more into AI startup Anthropic, but only if the company agrees to use Amazon's custom silicon for training. The deal comes as Anthropic faces massive expenses and seeks new funding at a $40 billion valuation.
neysa Indian Startup Neysa Raises $30 Million to Challenge Global AI Cloud Giants Neysa secures $30 million to build AI infrastructure and compete with global hyperscalers in India's rapidly growing $17 billion AI market. The Mumbai-based startup offers flexible computing and machine learning platforms tailored for enterprise customers.
aws AWS Faces Turbulent Times as Top AI Executive Departs AWS loses VP of AI Matt Wood after 15 years as the cloud giant struggles to find its footing in the generative AI boom.
google cloud Fei-Fei Li's World Labs Selects Google Cloud for Major AI Training World Labs, the AI startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, chooses Google Cloud as its primary compute provider in a deal potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The partnership focuses on training "spatially intelligent" AI models using Google's infrastructure.
vessl ai VESSL AI Raises $12M to Cut GPU Costs for Enterprise AI Development South Korean MLOps startup VESSL AI secures $12 million in Series A funding to expand its hybrid infrastructure platform that reduces GPU expenses by up to 80%. The company currently serves 50 enterprise customers, including Hyundai and partnerships with Oracle and Google Cloud.
aws New AWS CEO Matt Garman Prioritizes Startups and Rapid Innovation AWS CEO Matt Garman shares his early vision for the cloud giant, emphasizing a renewed focus on startups and the need for rapid innovation to maintain industry leadership.
x Cloudflare CEO Calls X's Brief Return in Brazil a "Wild Coincidence" X briefly reappears in Brazil after switching from Fastly to Cloudflare, an IT migration that accidentally bypasses the country's Supreme Court block. Cloudflare's CEO insists the timing is purely coincidental and denies helping Elon Musk evade the ban.