A new study by the Piedmont Environmental Council has raised alarming concerns about a Vantage data center in Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” projecting that emissions from its diesel generators could lead to 3.4 to 6.5 premature deaths annually in the local community. This facility, part of a broader network of

AI startup Cursor is currently in discussions to secure a $2 billion funding round, aiming for a valuation exceeding $50 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Andreessen Horowitz is set to co-lead this investment, with participation from Nvidia and Thrive Capital, all of which have previously invested in

Google is reportedly in discussions with Marvell to develop two new AI-related chips, one of which is a memory processing unit designed to complement Google’s TPU, while the other is a new TPU specifically tailored for running AI models. This initiative aligns with a broader hyperscaler trend where cloud giants

Demand for mental health care has significantly increased, with many patients now finding AI-powered nonhuman therapists more appealing than traditional human therapists. This shift is partly attributed to the accessibility of AI tools, which provide on-demand support regardless of geographical location, effectively reducing barriers to mental health care. Additionally, these

WaterX has launched a decentralized AI-native trading engine on the Sui blockchain, designed for continuous AI-assisted and autonomous trading across various asset classes, including cryptocurrency and tokenized equities. As a participant in the Sui Foundation’s DeFi Moonshots Program, WaterX aims to enhance Sui’s DeFi ecosystem by enabling both algorithms and