Alphabet plans to invest $75 billion in data centers this year despite US tariff turmoil, with CEO Sundar Pichai assuring investors that AI projects are yielding good returns. The investment will be used to purchase chips and build servers for Alphabet's core offerings, including Search, as well as support the development of its Gemini AI model.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/alphabet-to-spend-75-billion-in-2025-to-build-data-centers-despite-tariff-turmoil-1872134Alphabet is investing $75 billion in data centre capacity despite US tariffs uncertainty, with AI projects yielding good returns. Google's vice president Sachin Gupta said the cost of importing hardware might rise due to tariffs, but customer demand necessitates the investment. Microsoft plans to spend over $80 billion on AI infrastructure by 2025, while Meta Platforms aims for up to $65 billion. Companies like Intuit, Papa John's, and Verizon are doubling down on AI investments, citing early success and improved returns.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1299875-alphabet-committed-to-spend-75bn-on-data-centre-capacity-in-2025Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai has reaffirmed plans for a major spending spree, committing $75 billion towards infrastructure capacity in AI and cloud computing by 2025.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-opportunity-with-ai-is-as-big-as-it-gets-google-ceo-sundar-pichai-pledges-usd75-billion-cloud-ai-spending-spreeAmazon's CEO Jassy emphasized the importance of investing heavily in AI to improve customer experiences, stating that substantial capital investment is necessary to obtain AI chips and build data centers. The company has invested $8 billion in AI startup Anthropic and incorporated its Claude software into Alexa+, a revamped version of its voice assistant set to be rolled out to select users in the coming weeks.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/amazon-ceo-sets-out-ai-investment-mission-annual-shareholder-letter-5057271BluSky AI Inc. has transformed into a modular data center company, addressing the growing demand for compute power in the artificial intelligence industry. With thousands of new companies competing weekly, BluSky AI aims to provide scalable and efficient solutions to alleviate uncertainty in investments. CEO Trent D'Ambrosio believes that artificial intelligence is driving an exponential surge in compute power demands, which BluSky AI plans to meet with its innovative modular data center solutions.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/10/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/blusky-ai-inc-introduces-modular-data-center-solutions-to-power-the-ai-era/2090369Carstens, Allen & Gourley, a leading technology and IP law firm, has submitted recommendations to the US government as part of its Request for Information on developing a national Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. The firm's proposals aim to foster innovation, ensure legal clarity, and promote responsible AI development while addressing regulatory hurdles. Key recommendations include creating a safe harbor exemption for data transfers to third-party Large Language Model instances, revising the USPTO policy on AI-generated inventions, clarifying copyright protection for AI-generated works, and introducing tax incentives for AI data center investments. The firm also advocates for reviewing legacy technology laws, creating a federal AI Act, and establishing a coordinating agency to ensure consistency in AI regulation.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carstens-allen--gourley-submits-key-recommendations-to-us-request-for-information-on-ai-action-plan-advocating-for-clarity-innovation-and-legal-reform-302425852.htmlChinese officials have gained confidence in their ability to withstand a trade war with the US due to China's advancements in AI technology, which has continued despite tariffs and restrictions during both the Trump and Biden administrations.
https://www.tbsnews.net/world/trump-shock-pushes-us-and-china-toward-decoupling-cliff-edge-1113011China's humanoid robot is preparing for the world's first human vs. robot race, with the goal of surpassing its competitors in speed and agility. The robot, developed by a Chinese firm, has been tweaked to be faster than supercomputers, according to Google. The robot's creator, Jijo Malayil, aims to demonstrate the robot's capabilities at the upcoming competition.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/humanoid-robot-enters-film-productionEric Dahan, founder of Mighty Joy, believes influencer marketing is ripe for AI transformation due to its high human-capital intensity. AI can help identify the perfect influencer by analyzing data points such as location, recent collaborations, and tone of voice. This technology is being used by companies like Brandtech, which acquired generative AI content platform Pencil, working with brands like Unilever and Bayer.
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