Big Tech Has Quietly Built a $1 Trillion AI Data-Centre Lease Commitment
Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Amazon and Alphabet have amassed around $1.09 trillion in future lease commitments as the AI infrastructure race accelerates.
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Amazon’s AI Data Centre Could Be Powered by America’s Most Polluting Power Plant
A Texas power project associated with an Amazon AI data-centre site has permission to emit up to 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Amazon Tried to Stop Perplexity’s AI Shopping Agent—A US Judge Said No
A US judge refused Amazon’s request to block Perplexity’s AI shopping agent, escalating the battle over who controls automated online purchasing.
More Than 1,000 Technology Workers Warn Governments About Self-Improving AI
More than 1,000 technology workers and researchers have called for international safeguards against rapidly self-improving AI systems.
Amazon says a new ‘Counterfeit Crimes Unit’ will work with law enforcement to take on fraudsters
Made up of former federal prosecutors, investigators and data analysts, the team will mine the site and external resources to…