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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is donating $100 million to bolster U.S. cybersecurity, addressing threats from foreign adversaries. Half will focus on protecting critical infrastructure, like power grids, while the rest will educate the public on cybersecurity hygiene. Rooted in his commitment to “repairing the world,” Newmark’s philanthropy reflects his drive to safeguard the nation, with plans to give away his entire fortune within his lifetime.

DreamHost has introduced Liftoff, an AI-powered website builder designed to make creating professional WordPress websites fast and easy. Ideal for users of all skill levels, Liftoff offers one-click setup, AI-generated content, and customizable design options. It’s free for DreamHost customers, ensuring data security and avoiding vendor lock-in. Liftoff empowers small businesses to build fully functional websites without needing a developer.

Serverfarm has entered the Texas market by acquiring two data center campuses in Houston. Supported by Manulife Investment Management, the deal enhances Serverfarm’s U.S. colocation capabilities. These facilities will provide sustainable, scalable infrastructure for hyperscalers, meeting Houston’s growing demand for data center capacity. With a phased development approach, Serverfarm aims to transform Houston into a key hub for digital innovation.

Commonwealth Bank  of Australia (CBA) is partnering with AWS to launch an AI “factory” using powerful Nvidia H100 GPUs via EC2 P5 instances. This move accelerates the bank’s AI capabilities, allowing hyper-personalized services at scale. With Amazon SageMaker and previous experiments in generative AI, CBA aims to transform customer interactions, blending cutting-edge technology with speed and precision—all while ensuring robust data security after past missteps.

BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, and MGX have formed the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP) to invest $30 billion in US data centers. With support from Nvidia, the collaboration aims to address AI’s growing energy demands and ensure sustainable infrastructure expansion. GAIIP’s efforts will help fuel economic growth, create jobs, and power the next generation of AI-driven digital infrastructure.

Microsoft has released Office LTSC 2024, a perpetual licensed version aimed at government and commercial customers who prefer offline stability. Unlike Microsoft 365, LTSC 2024 skips cloud features like Copilot and Teams, focusing on core apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Supported for five years, it may be one of the last standalone Office versions available.

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