A new report reveals the global data center market surged to $61 billion in 2025. The growth is driven by AI, but it’s powered by risky private equity debt and massive energy demands that communities are fighting.
Google has outlined its plan to comply with a court order to open Android to third-party payments and app stores. But the new system includes fees of $2.85 to $3.65 per app install from an external link, plus ongoing revenue cuts. Developers have until January 28th to enroll in the programs.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has ended its financial support for FWD.us, the advocacy group Mark Zuckerberg helped start in 2013. This formalizes a shift away from social advocacy that began in late 2022, aligning with Zuckerberg’s recent political and business maneuvers.
A new analysis from Bank of America argues the biggest AI companies have massive room for more debt to fund their ambitions. However, building the actual physical infrastructure fast enough is becoming a serious problem.
The Copenhagen-based company uses fermentation to create sustainable flavors for the beverage industry. This new funding brings its total raised to €20 million in just three years.
Micron Technology just delivered what analysts are calling one of the biggest positive surprises in semiconductor history. Its stock surged 14% after crushing earnings estimates, fueled by a 69% jump in revenue from its crucial AI memory chips.
Despite widespread warnings and unclear returns, corporate leaders are doubling down on AI investment. A survey of over 350 execs at billion-dollar firms reveals a stubborn optimism, even as the economic outlook darkens.
The Canadian government is injecting nearly $5 million into economic development across Northern Ontario. The funding targets manufacturing expansion, mining promotion, and critical infrastructure for local farmers.
A major shift is underway in how companies hire. With AI driving demand for new technical skills, employers are prioritizing what you can do over where you went to school. This changes everything from job applications to career paths.
Finance chiefs are ending 2025 with renewed optimism, according to a new Deloitte report. The catch? They’re now under the gun to show that their AI investments are actually paying off.
