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Tuesday 14 October 2025
OCP Summit: Microsoft expands AI infrastructure by 2 GW, cuts GPT-4 cost by 93%, and backs new power and cooling standards

Microsoft is accelerating its transformation into what it calls "the world's AI supercomputer," revealing that it added 2 gigawatts of...

Tuesday 14 October 2025
OCP Summit: AMD CTO projects US$500 billion AI market by 2028, calls openness 'fundamental' for scale
Open collaboration and shared standards will be essential to sustain the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI), AMD Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China raises rare-earth prices 37%, tightens export controls on global tech
China is sending new shockwaves through the global economy after its two largest rare-earth producers announced a massive 37% price hike for the fourth quarter. The move comes just...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Cerebras to establish AI computing infrastructure in UAE to support regional AI growth
American AI chip startup Cerebras Systems announced plans to deploy large-scale computing infrastructure in the UAE aimed at supporting fast-growing AI industries in the Middle East,...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's EV fleets dominate as Europe struggles with mandates
As the European Union pushes forward with mandatory quotas to accelerate the electrification of corporate and commercial vehicle fleets, its top-down approach is encountering significant...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
EU plans mandatory EV quotas for corporate fleets, pressuring carmakers
The European Union is preparing to push its green transition into a new and more forceful phase — one that could spark a contentious standoff with parts of its own automotive...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
OCP Summit: Deepens AI focus with AMD, Arm, and Nvidia joining board
The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) opened its 2025 Global Summit with a pivot toward artificial intelligence, setting its sights on becoming the leading global platform for...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands rare earth export controls to midstream and end products
On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcements No. 61 and 62, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends beyond raw materials to include...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands lithium battery export curbs, deepening global supply risks
In just three months, China has implemented two sweeping rounds of export restrictions on its lithium battery supply chain, marking a sharp shift in Beijing's strategy from simple...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Taiwanese robotics firms break records in AI automation boom
Taiwan's leading robotics and automation firms are posting record-breaking revenues this quarter, cashing in on a global surge in demand for smart manufacturing.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
US economic growth in early 2025 driven largely by AI data centers and IT investments
The US economy's expansion in the first half of 2025 was significantly propelled by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and information technology, according...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
OCP Summit: Alcor Micro unveils latest Arm CPU platform for AI and HPC servers
Alcor Micro Corporation, a subsidiary of Egis Technology, is showcasing its latest Arm architecture CPU platform, Mobius100 (CSS V3), at the 2025 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Indian PM meets Qualcomm CEO to discuss AI, semiconductors, and 6G development
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held talks with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to discuss technological cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
OpenAI, Broadcom team up on 10GW AI accelerator project
OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a wide-ranging collaboration to co-develop and deploy 10GW of custom AI accelerators, marking one of the largest hardware initiatives yet in the...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
OpenAI's Sora faces backlash over deepfakes, copyright, and mission drift
OpenAI's Sora, a new product aimed to be "AI TikTok", has sparked concerns that the company is drifting from its original mission to benefit humanity. However, CEO Sam Altman insists...