Meta’s new AI chip targets lower costs
Meta plans to start deploying its third self-developed AI processor, codenamed Arke, in its data centers in the first half of 2027. The chip is mainly designed for AI inference, meaning it processes trained model data to generate new information.
Europe’s chance for AI Sovereignty
Europe has an opportunity to reduce its reliance on AI technologies from the US and China. Among other measures, the EU Commission plans to expand data centre capacity, and strengthen Europe’s semiconductor industry.
Schwarz Digits plans another data center
Schwarz Digits plans to invest €5.6 billion in a large AI data centre in Dummerstorf, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The facility is expected to reach a capacity of 240 megawatts by 2033 and could be expanded to up to one gigawatt by 2045.
Mistral advances Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions
French AI company Mistral, led by CEO Arthur Mensch, is emerging as one of Europe’s strongest candidates for building an independent artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on US technology giants.
AI investments surpass Trillion-Dollar mark
Major technology companies are accelerating their expansion in artificial intelligence, with investments exceeding one trillion dollars. Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are committing huge sums to AI infrastructure, including data centers, and advanced chips.
Infineon strengthens Europe’s chip independence
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has opened a €5 billion chip factory in Dresden, marking the company’s largest-ever investment and a major step toward Europe’s technological independence.
Harness AI for a more resilient, sustainable energy sector
Artificial intelligence is becoming a key building block in creating a more resilient and sustainable energy sector. It helps companies better balance economic efficiency, reliability and decarbonization.
Water use of data centers a drop in the bucket?
AI data centers are often criticized for consuming large amounts of water. However, new analyses suggest that their overall usage is relatively small compared to national and industrial water consumption.
EU seeks to strengthen digital sovereignty
The European Commission has unveiled a technology sovereignty package aimed at reducing Europe’s dependence on U.S. tech giants and strengthening the continent’s digital autonomy.
AI data centers face growing resistance
The boom in AI data centers is facing increasing resistance. While tech companies continue expanding infrastructure for AI models and AI tools, many communities are pushing back against rising electricity and water consumption, noise, land use and lack of transparency.