2025 was the year the data center broke into the public consciousness, and not in a good way. From Hollywood blockbusters to local protests, these AI-fueled facilities became a symbol of corporate overreach and economic anxiety, even as tech giants plan to spend nearly $7 trillion on them.
While rivals spend hundreds of billions, Apple sits on a $130 billion war chest and plans to use Google’s Gemini in 2026. Critics say they’re behind, but a new theory suggests their restraint might pay off.
AI intelligence, measured by IQ tests, is increasing at a linear rate of about 2.5 points per month. This trend suggests models could top human IQ test scores by late 2027, raising big questions about the future.
Poland has formally asked the European Commission to investigate TikTok for allegedly failing to stop AI-generated Russian disinformation. The content, which has since been removed, featured calls for Poland to leave the European Union. This escalates ongoing EU scrutiny of major platforms ahead of
Nvidia is licensing Groq’s chip technology in a deal that could be worth a staggering $20 billion. The move lets Nvidia tap into a different type of memory to sidestep critical shortages and brings Groq’s top talent in-house.
Danish AI startup Corti won’t go public in 2026, its CEO told CNBC. The company, valued at $260 million, is betting that automating clinical paperwork can overhaul healthcare systems.
A new study reveals AI-generated human faces are now essentially impossible to distinguish from real photos. Even people trained to spot fakes performed poorly, raising serious questions about trust and misinformation online.
Octopus Energy has formally spun out its AI-powered utility platform, Kraken, in a deal that values the tech company at €7.3 billion. The move follows an €850 million funding round led by D1 Capital Partners and establishes Kraken as a fully independent entity.
According to The Wall Street Journal, corporate leaders are planning to increase AI investments next year despite market anxieties. The next battlegrounds will be regulation, energy demands, and the job market. It’s a high-stakes gamble.
Octopus Energy is spinning off its AI division, Kraken Technologies, in a massive deal valuing the platform at $8.65 billion. The move raises $1 billion and sets the stage for a potential public listing by mid-2026.
