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Vultr has become the first cloud provider to offer AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs, enabling enterprises to scale AI workloads with unmatched efficiency. Deployed in its Chicago data center, this launch strengthens Vultr’s AI infrastructure, integrating AMD’s ROCm ecosystem for optimized performance. The move follows Vultr’s $3.5 billion valuation, reinforcing its commitment to advancing AI-native cloud solutions on a global scale.
Microsoft has reportedly backed out of 200MW in U.S. data center leases, reallocating investments to align with shifting AI and cloud infrastructure demands. Analysts suggest power delays and evolving capacity forecasts, particularly for OpenAI workloads, are driving the adjustments. Despite these changes, Microsoft maintains its $80 billion AI infrastructure investment plan for 2025, emphasizing strategic resource allocation and future growth.
A new HostingAdvice survey reveals that while 93% of Americans recognize AI data centers as critical to national progress, only 35% support building them in their own communities. Concerns over energy use, water consumption, and job distribution fuel local resistance. However, experts say better community engagement, workforce training, and sustainability commitments could shift public perception and increase local support.
SoundCloud has teamed up with Ticketmaster and Universe to help artists showcase and sell event tickets directly from their profiles. Pro-tier artists can now list, customize, and promote their shows, while SoundCloud’s homepage will feature a concert discovery widget powered by Ticketmaster data. This move strengthens SoundCloud’s focus on artist monetization and engagement, positioning it as a key player in music event promotion.
Tata Power has partnered with AWS to modernize its digital infrastructure and enhance intelligent energy management. By migrating mission-critical applications to AWS, the company aims to optimize power generation, grid management, and renewables using AI and IoT. With real-time analytics and predictive maintenance, Tata Power is accelerating India’s transition to clean energy while setting a benchmark for sustainable, data-driven power utilities worldwide.
ST Micro, in collaboration with AWS, has introduced the PIC100, a photonic integrated circuit designed to deliver up to 1.6 Tbps for AI-driven data centers. Fabricated using ST’s BiCMOS process, the chip doubles current optical speeds while enhancing efficiency and reducing heat. With production ramping up this year, the technology sets the stage for next-gen networking, though broader adoption will depend on future switch and server capabilities.
