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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
Aravind Srinivas and Nandan Nilekani Clash Over India's AI Future!
A storm is brewing in India's tech world as Perplexity AI's CEO Aravind Srinivas openly challenges Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder, on India's AI strategy. While Nilekani advises startups to concentrate on AI applications, Srinivas believes developing indigenous Large Language Models (LLMs) is crucial for India's technological autonomy. With $1 million and personal mentorship pledged, Srinivas aims to empower local AI innovation, sparking a nationwide debate on India's role in the global AI race.
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Anthropic Secures SpaceX's Colossus for AI Compute Boost
Anthropic partners with SpaceX to secure 300 megawatts at the Colossus One data center, utilizing over 220,000 Nvidia GPUs. This collaboration addresses the demand surge for Anthropic's Claude Code service and marks a strategic expansion in AI compute resources.
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May 4, 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman Courtroom Drama Over OpenAI
The courtroom clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI's nonprofit status has begun in Oakland. Musk accuses OpenAI of paving the way for the looting of charities, while Altman paints Musk's claims as sour grapes after missing out on OpenAI's success post-ChatGPT. This high-profile trial could set precedents for AI and charitable foundations.
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Apr 29, 2026
Elon Musk Seeks Sam Altman's Removal in High-Stakes OpenAI Court Battle
Elon Musk takes OpenAI's Sam Altman to court, alleging Altman veered OpenAI away from its nonprofit roots. Musk claims theft, aiming to restore the company's original mission. With OpenAI now valued at $852 billion, Musk's legal fight spotlights massive stakes.
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