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arXiv Is Swapping Cornell University Servers for Google Cloud in Modernization Push

Facing increased usage and aging tech, the arXiv preprint server has started its transition to Google Cloud, replacing legacy code and containerizing services.
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Microsoft Previews MCP Servers to Connect AI Agents with Azure Data

Microsoft has launched public previews for two MCP Servers, one for general Azure resources and another for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, standardizing AI data access.
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Microsoft Fires Engineers After Protests Disrupt 50th Anniversary Over Israel AI Military Ties

Growing unrest over alleged complicity in the Gaza conflict has led to firings at Microsoft, as employees protest the use of Azure AI by the Israeli military.
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Meta Sought Funds for Llama AI Model Development from Amazon and Microsoft

Facing high AI expenses, Meta has reportedly sought funding from competitors for its Llama models, offering influence on features in return.
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Google Adds Veo 2 AI Video Generation to Gemini Advanced Subscription

Gemini Advanced subscribers are getting access to Veo 2, Google’s AI model for creating realistic, short-form videos using cinematic instructions.
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Alphabet, Nvidia Back Ilya Sutskever’s AI Startup, Raising Its Valuation to $32bn

Ilya Sutskever's AI startup SSI has secured $2B from Alphabet, Nvidia, and VCs, reaching a $32B valuation and partnering with Google Cloud for TPU use.
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Google Rolls Out Veo 2 AI Video Model and Unveils Lyria AI Music Generator

Google has rolled out its Veo 2 AI video generator on AI Studio and updated Lyria, Chirp 3, and Imagen 3 on Vertex AI.
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Google’s Firebase Studio Enters the AI Coding Space with a Bang

Firebase Studio, Google's new AI development platform, combines Code OSS familiarity with Gemini agents, Genkit integration, and Firebase services.
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EU Bets on “AI Gigafactories” to Power Catch-Up Bid in Global AI Race

The European Union has launched its AI Continent Action Plan, aiming to build AI gigafactories and bolster computing infrastructure to compete globally.
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Nvidia’s H20 China Chip Sales Get Unexpected Reprieve from Trump White House

The administration's change of heart followed a promise from Nvidia regarding new investments in U.S.-based AI data centers.
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Microsoft Hikes On-Premises Server Prices up to 25% Amid Strategic Realignment

With significant price hikes for on-prem products and Skype’s consumer shutdown in 2025, Microsoft accelerates its shift to cloud-based services.

Google Unveils Ironwood Tensor Processing Unit, Designed to Transform AI Inference

Google has launched its seventh-generation Ironwood TPU, designed to revolutionize AI inference with massive scalability and efficiency, offering up to 42.5 exaFLOPS of power.
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Microsoft Quietly Drops $1B Ohio Data Center Plan as AI Infrastructure Buildout Strategy Continues...

Microsoft has pulled out of a $1B data center in Licking County, Ohio, aligning with broader efforts to consolidate its AI infrastructure.

UK Court Rejects Secrecy in Apple’s iCloud Encryption Dispute with the UK Home Office

A UK court has blocked government efforts to hide Apple’s challenge to a backdoor order, exposing tensions over iCloud encryption and surveillance powers.
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Microsoft Continues AI Infrastructure Cutback, Affecting Projects in Germany, UK, Indonesia

Microsoft continues to scaledback its AI data center expansion, pausing and cancelling various projects in different countries.
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Google Eyes CoreWeave’s Blackwell B200 GPUs for Nvidia-Powered AI Surge

Google has reportedly entered advanced talks to lease Nvidia Blackwell GPUs from CoreWeave, seeking faster AI scale without waiting on internal TPU capacity.
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CoreWeave’s IPO Falls Short of Expectations Amid AI Cloud Demand Skepticism

CoreWeave has priced its IPO at $40, below expectations, after Microsoft exited a $12B deal and investors weighed debt and hardware concerns.
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CoreWeave’s IPO Faces Uncertainty as AI Hardware and Cloud Partnerships Shift

CoreWeave has secured a $11.9B deal with OpenAI, but mounting debt and reliance on outdated Nvidia GPUs have made its IPO a risky bet.

Google Expands Gemini AI in Google Drive with Smart File Suggestions and Summaries

Google has introduced AI-powered nudges in Drive, surfacing relevant files and generating automatic summaries to improve file discovery and workflow efficiency.
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Microsoft Adds Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to Azure AI and Aligns with Open Agent...

Microsoft has added support for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol to Azure AI, enabling agent interoperability through shared schemas and memory tools.
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Google’s Kubernetes History Inspector Reinvents Cluster Debugging With Timeline-Based Log Visualization

Google has open-sourced a visual timeline tool for Kubernetes that helps developers trace cluster issues by correlating events across namespaces.

China’s Tencent Cuts GPU Demand by Turning to DeepSeek’s Efficient AI Models

Tencent has reshaped its AI stack by using DeepSeek models, achieving more with fewer GPUs and responding to growing pressure on chip supply chains.
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Microsoft Passed on $12 Billion CoreWeave Option, Deferring AI Infrastructure Deal to OpenAI

Microsoft has passed on a $12B option with CoreWeave, allowing OpenAI to secure an $11.9B contract for GPU cloud services ahead of CoreWeave’s IPO.
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Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Targets Mac Users

A new phishing campaign tricks Mac users with fake security alerts, stealing Apple ID credentials.

Jensen Huang: Nvidia to Invest “Several Hundred Billion” in U.S. Chip Production Over Four...

Nvidia has committed billions to U.S. chip production over four years, aiming to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers amid AI demand and geopolitical risks.
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Google’s Massive $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Will Reshape The Cloud Security Landscape

Google plans to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security offerings and compete with AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Apple Challenges UK Government’s Demand for iCloud Backdoor in Court

Apple has challenged the UK government’s order to provide access to encrypted iCloud data, arguing it compromises global privacy and security.
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Microsoft Azure Elastic SAN Adds Auto-Scaling, Snapshots, and CRC Protection in Latest Update

Microsoft has introduced auto-scaling, snapshot support, and CRC protection in Azure Elastic SAN, offering businesses greater flexibility and security in cloud storage.
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FTC Advances Broad Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft’s AI and Cloud Practices

The FTC has expanded its antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on AI partnerships and cloud licensing practices that could limit competition.
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Microsoft Sets May 2025 Deadline for Remote Desktop App Retirement, Urging Shift to Windows...

Microsoft has set May 27, 2025, as the retirement date for its Remote Desktop app, emphasizing the need for users to shift to the Windows App for future access.