Region 16 celebrated the grand opening of its new Edge Data Center in Amarillo, designed to provide faster, more reliable internet for local schools and businesses. The $1 million facility, developed with Duos Edge AI and Fiberlight, aims to enhance educational opportunities and support advanced technology needs in the community.
Telus and Nvidia are collaborating to establish a “sovereign AI factory” in Quebec, aimed at providing Canadian businesses with advanced AI capabilities while keeping data within the country. The facility will utilize renewable energy and natural cooling, addressing environmental concerns associated with AI data centers.
The rapid growth of AI technology and data centers is facing a significant challenge: a shortage of qualified electrical engineers. This scarcity threatens to hinder the progress of the AI industry, as highlighted by recent reports emphasizing the urgent need for skilled labor to support this booming sector.
The competition in humanoid robot development intensifies between the U.S. and China, with advancements in AI and robotics. While Chinese firms showcase impressive capabilities, South Korea lags behind, emphasizing the need for strategic R&D support to bridge the technological gap and enhance its robotics ecosystem.
In the second installment of our series on AI-ready infrastructure, we explore the critical role of network infrastructure in AI deployment. As mid-sized businesses adopt AI, understanding the demands on network bandwidth, latency, and security is essential for successful implementation and competitive advantage in today’s landscape.
Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference kicks off in San José, featuring CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote on AI and accelerated computing. Expect announcements on the new Blackwell B300 GPUs and insights into quantum computing advancements. Despite recent challenges, Nvidia remains a leader in the GPU market, projecting strong revenue growth.
China’s AI landscape is rapidly evolving with the introduction of ‘Manus,’ a new autonomous AI agent from startup Monika, touted as the ‘second DeepSeek.’ This development highlights the need for South Korea to enhance its investment and open-source ecosystem to remain competitive in the global AI race.
In a recent interview, U.S. scholar Mitchell Presnick highlighted China’s technological transformation, emphasizing advancements in AI, robotics, and electric vehicles. He noted the impressive capabilities of Chinese innovations and suggested potential for collaboration between Chinese and U.S. companies, fostering a new bilateral relationship for global stability and prosperity.
Luxembourg is set to enhance its position in artificial intelligence with the development of the MeluXina-AI supercomputer and the Luxembourg AI Factory. Announced by Ministers Lex Delles and Stéphanie Obertin, this €60 million initiative aims to foster a robust national AI ecosystem and integrate with the EuroHPC network.
A new AI agent, Manus, developed by Chinese startup Monica, showcases its ability to handle complex tasks autonomously, from travel planning to financial analysis. Unlike traditional chatbots, Manus executes actions directly through web interfaces, raising the bar for AI capabilities and sparking comparisons to Western innovations like OpenAI’s Operator.
