• Baker Hughes announced a collaboration with Google Cloud on March 24, 2026, to develop AI-enabled power optimization and sustainability solutions for data centers. • The Houston-based initiative targets efficiency in high-demand AI computing environments using advanced cloud technology. • This partnership addresses growing energy challenges in U.S. data centers powering AI workloads.
investors.bakerhughes.comNVIDIA announced the Rubin platform, named after astronomer Vera Rubin, marking a shift from Blackwell with extreme co-design across six new chips targeting 1.6nm processes for massive computing power gains. First Rubin systems will launch in the second half of 2026 through AWS, Microsoft, and Google, with Microsoft integrating them into 'Fairwater' AI superfactories. This hardware leap supports edge-centric AI via specialized ASICs, enabling real-time insights, amid rising demand projected over $700 billion in global datacenter leases.
devflokers.comNvidia announced on March 13, 2026, major investments in capital and its latest chips to develop the next layer of AI cloud infrastructure, targeting US data centers. The initiative involves partnerships with hyperscalers to deploy Blackwell GPUs at scale. This positions Nvidia to dominate AI compute markets valued at over $100 billion annually. Experts note it accelerates US leadership in AI amid global competition.
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Image: ComputerworldMajor European companies warned EU leaders on March 13, 2026, that efforts to reduce dependence on US tech like Microsoft and Google cloud services could damage profitability and competitiveness. The EU's new sovereignty package targets AI and software reliance amid geopolitical risks. Firms across banking and manufacturing highlighted the high costs of shifting from entrenched US platforms. Discussions echoed concerns raised at the January Davos World Economic Forum.
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