Topic: ai infrastructure development
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Oracle Force Majeure in New Mexico Data Center: Bloomberg
Oracle invoked a force majeure clause for Project Jupiter to seek payment flexibility if the AI data center misses its 2028 opening target, avoiding an exit from its role as primary tenant. The project faces significant delays due to regulatory rejections of a natural gas pipeline in New Mexico, ...
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Saudi AI Data Centre JV: CTS Group, Desert Technologies
CTS Group and Desert Technologies launched the CTS-DT joint venture at LEAP 2026 to deliver AI-optimized data centers in Saudi Arabia, targeting an initial capacity of 300 MW with plans to scale to 1.2 GW annually. The partnership emphasizes local manufacturing and knowledge transfer within Saudi...
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China Launches First Underwater Data Center Powered by Wind
China has launched the world's first underwater data center powered entirely by offshore wind energy off the coast of Shanghai, a joint venture aimed at reducing fossil fuel reliance and supporting AI growth. The facility uses seawater for natural cooling, cutting cooling energy to under 10% of t...
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UAE to Offer Free ChatGPT Plus Access to All Residents, Marking a Global First
On May 22, 2025, OpenAI and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government announced a strategic partnership to provide free access to ChatGPT Plus for all UAE residents. This initiative is part of the broader "OpenAI for Countries" program, aiming to tailor AI solutions to national needs and make advanced AI tools accessible to the general public.
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Meta Uses Real Tents to Speed Up Data Center Construction
Meta is rapidly expanding its AI infrastructure using unconventional methods like temporary tent-based data centers to compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google, prioritizing speed over long-term resilience. The company is investing in large-scale projects like Hyperion, a 5-gigawatt data center...
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