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Amazon is rolling out Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) technology to its electric delivery fleet, aiming to boost efficiency. The AI-powered system, set to debut in 1,000 Rivian vans by 2025, uses vision-based tech to highlight packages for the current stop, reducing sorting time. Early tests show the system cuts delivery times from five minutes to under a minute per stop.

Microsoft has fixed issues caused by the Windows 11 KB5043145 preview, which led to multiple restarts, blue/green screens, and connection failures for some users. The Patch Tuesday release now addresses these problems, providing key security fixes. Users who installed the earlier preview can still use a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to mitigate issues. This update is crucial as it marks the final service update for Home and Pro users of Windows 11 22H2.

GoDaddy has unveiled a new AI-powered WordPress Hosting service in the UAE, aimed at simplifying website creation and management for entrepreneurs and developers. The service automates tasks like content creation and web design, while allowing users to fully customize the final product. Integrated with “the Hub,” a centralized dashboard, the platform streamlines operations, enabling bulk updates and performance tracking across multiple sites.

In a major shift, OpenAI is moving beyond its primary backer, Microsoft, to secure additional data center space. After raising $6.6 billion, the AI powerhouse is exploring a deal with Oracle to take over its under-construction Abilene facility, potentially reaching 2GW capacity. This expansion, coupled with plans for custom chips and new projects like the ‘Stargate’ facility, reflects OpenAI’s drive for greater control over its computing power to meet growing AI demands.

Amazon is reportedly in talks to develop a new data center campus at River Pointe Commerce Center in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania. If plans move forward, this project would boost local employment with minimal traffic impact. Amazon’s move follows its recent acquisition of a 48MW data center in Luzerne County, potentially signaling a broader push into Pennsylvania’s data center landscape.

Microsoft Azure is now the first cloud platform running Nvidia’s Blackwell system on GB200-powered AI servers. With cutting-edge Infiniband networking and advanced liquid cooling technology, Azure is optimizing AI performance for the world’s most advanced models. Full details will be revealed at Microsoft’s MS Ignite event, showcasing how this leap in technology can revolutionize AI infrastructure.

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