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Line Thailand plans AI expansion and data‑center build to serve Thai users
Line’s Thai unit says it will broaden AI‑driven services and consider a local data centre to meet growing demand, signalling a major push to make AI a daily tool for consumers in Thailand.asia.nikkei.comIndustry
Firmus cancels $30 billion AI data center IPO
Nvidia-backed Firmus has scrapped its plans for a stock market listing valued at over $30 billion, citing market volatility and valuation concerns from institutional investors.bbc.comPolicy
New York senator pushes bill to extend AI data‑center moratorium and require community benefits
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez says her Responsible Data Center Development Act would codify a one‑year moratorium on large AI data centers, add mandatory environmental reviews, public engagement and community‑benefit provisions, and is awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature.cityandstateny.comIndustry
AI cloud provider Boost Run secures $525.6 million contract with Cohere
Boost Run has signed a five-year agreement to provide dedicated GPU cloud infrastructure to AI startup Cohere, beginning in the second quarter of 2027.datacenterdynamics.comProduct
Microsoft unveils AI tools for Windows PCs and new Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft announced a suite of AI tools that let agents run directly on Windows PCs, paired with new security controls and the launch of an Nvidia‑powered Surface Laptop Ultra priced around $2,600.rivieraradio.mcProduct
Upscale AI launches Token Fabric platform for multi-vendor AI chips
Upscale AI, a startup backed by Nvidia and valued at $2 billion, launched Token Fabric, a platform that connects AI chips from different suppliers within data centers to improve hardware utilization.kelo.comProduct
HPE unveils ProLiant Gen 13 servers for enterprise AI workloads
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced its first 13th-generation ProLiant servers, featuring AMD Epyc CPUs and enhanced security features designed for AI inference and agentic workloads.nextplatform.comIndustry
Naver and Brookfield negotiate $9 billion financing for AI data center expansion
Naver and Brookfield are discussing up to $9 billion in financing to expand the Gak Sejong AI factory to 200 MW, with Nvidia investing $1 billion. Korean banks and securities firms are considering participation, marking a significant test of the domestic project finance market for large-scale AI infrastructure.koreaherald.comIndustry
Mecka AI raises $60M Series B led by Sequoia
Mecka AI, a startup collecting human motion data to train robots, announced a $60 million Series B round led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia and Microsoft’s M12.techcrunch.com
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