ZML launches free tool to run AI models across any chip
ZML, a Paris-based startup backed by Yann LeCun, launched free inference software LLMD that runs open source LLMs across Nvidia, AMD, Google TPU, Apple Metal, and Intel Arc chips.
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192 storiesVercel aims to be the AWS of the AI agent era
Vercel, which processes 1 trillion AI tokens daily, is pushing to decouple AI models from agents to prevent vendor lock-in and ensure infrastructure flexibility.
Google and Amazon emissions rise as AI demand grows
Google and Amazon report rising carbon emissions, suggesting they may need to adjust business strategies to meet net-zero targets as AI energy demands grow.
Cloudflare to block mixed-use AI crawlers on ad-supported sites
Cloudflare will block mixed-use AI crawlers from ad-hosting pages starting September 15, 2026, a move that could impact how AI providers access web content for training.
Honda shifts battery focus from EVs to stationary storage
Honda has begun producing batteries for energy storage systems, pivoting away from U.S. EV programs amid shifting market demand and the cancellation of tax credits.
Meta reportedly plans to launch cloud infrastructure business
Meta is reportedly developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business, dubbed Meta Compute, to monetize its massive AI investments and compete with major cloud providers.
AWS launches $1 billion organization for AI engineers
AWS has launched a $1 billion internal organization for forward-deployed engineers to help customers build and maintain AI agents, following similar moves by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Trump administration policies threaten 92 GW of clean energy
New permitting policies pushed by the Trump administration threaten 92 gigawatts of clean power, affecting more than $121 billion in energy investments amid rising AI-driven electricity demand.
Omen AI raises $31M to monitor data center fluid health
Omen AI raised $31 million in Series A funding to scale its real-time fluid monitoring technology, which helps data centers prevent costly downtime from bacterial contamination.
SpaceX's orbital data center vision faces industry skepticism
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and other industry observers are questioning the viability of SpaceX’s orbital data center concept, citing high costs and long timelines.
Base Power enters Illinois to bypass grid interconnection queues
Base Power has begun selling home battery systems in Illinois, offering rates 25% below utility ComEd while bypassing the PJM grid's slow interconnection queue.
Netris raises $15 million to automate AI data center networking
Netris raised $15 million from Andreessen Horowitz to scale its network automation software, which helps AI neocloud operators reduce deployment times for GPU clusters.
Amazon commits $13B to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India
Amazon will invest an additional $13 billion in India through 2030 to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure, bringing its total investment commitments in the country to $48 billion.
Microsoft’s new gas plant complicates 2030 carbon goals
Microsoft and Chevron plan to develop a 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas, making Microsoft's 2030 carbon elimination goal harder to reach.
Why Nvidia’s water-saving tech doesn't solve AI’s water problem
Nvidia announced a warm-water cooling system that can eliminate nearly all on-site water usage, though critics note it ignores the significant water footprint of electricity generation.
Reflection AI secures $6.3B compute deal with SpaceX
Reflection AI has secured a compute deal with SpaceX for Nvidia GB300 chips, valued at up to $6.3 billion, to support its open-weight AI development.
Smartbird pivots from shoes to AI infrastructure
Smartbird, formerly the shoe company Allbirds, has pivoted to AI infrastructure, with CEO Nadia Carlsten expecting to deploy compute clusters for customers by the end of the year.
FERC orders grid operators to prioritize data center connections
FERC has ordered U.S. grid operators to fast-track interconnection requests for data centers, though the directive does not resolve the underlying shortage of generating capacity.
Anthropic becomes first AI startup to join Frontier
Anthropic has become the first AI startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition, contributing to a new funding tranche that nearly doubles total pledges to $1.8 billion.
CPP Investments commits up to ₹70 billion to India’s CtrlS
CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion (about $741 million) to Indian data center operator CtrlS to expand infrastructure for AI workloads.