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May 12, 2026
B.C.’s two AI data centres sound big. Builders still don’t have the useful details.
British Columbia says it wants two AI data centres in Vancouver and Kamloops, framed as sovereign compute for Canadian builders. The catch: the announcement still leaves out the parts that matter most — who can use it, what it will cost, how much capacity it will really have, and whether the grid can handle the load.
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Jan 26, 2025
Google Bets Big on AI: $1 Billion Investment in Anthropic
In a strategic maneuver to bolster its position in the AI arena, Google has invested an additional $1 billion in Anthropic, a leading AI company and a direct competitor to OpenAI. This move, bringing Google's total investment to over $3 billion, aims to harness Anthropic's expertise in AI safety and model development. With Anthropic's valuation nearing $60 billion and its CEO's focus on developing industry-leading AI systems, Google's backing positions both companies as formidable contenders against the Microsoft-OpenAI alliance.
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Jan 26, 2025
Astronomers Discover 'Asteroid' Turns Out to Be Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster in a Celestial Comedy of Errors
A citizen scientist recently uncovered what was thought to be a new asteroid, only to reveal it as Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, launched in 2018. This identification error exposed critical gaps in deep-space tracking, spurring calls for improved transparency and system upgrades.
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Coinbase Restructures: Cuts 14% Workforce, Embraces AI-Driven Leadership
Coinbase is axing 14% of its workforce as it ditches 'pure managers' for AI-driven roles. Expect leaner, AI-backed 'player-coaches' managing larger teams. This shift could be risky, but also transformative for those adapting quickly.
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May 6, 2026
OpenAI Celebrates AI Innovators: Meet the Class of 2026
OpenAI honors 26 students with $10K each for AI projects as part of the inaugural ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026. These young builders, who embraced AI during their college years, have crafted solutions in education, mental health, and accessibility. It's a nod to AI's role in lowering barriers for ambitious projects.
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May 5, 2026
Sierra Secures $950M as Enterprise AI Heats Up
Sierra, Bret Taylor's AI startup, just closed a $950M round, hitting a $15B valuation. Armed with over $1B, Sierra aims to dominate the enterprise AI scene by enhancing customer experiences with AI agents.
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