June 25, 2025 . 5min read

The escalating need for computational resources in AI is redrawing the boundaries of the tech industry. Innovative newcomers are making waves with cutting-edge hardware and novel infrastructure approaches, putting pressure on traditional market leaders. As these advanced technologies spread, the blog stresses the vital role of responsible development and oversight to ensure their benefits are realized safely and equitably.

OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud Amid Capacity Crunch
OpenAI is expanding its cloud partnerships by collaborating with Google Cloud, despite being competitors in the AI space. This move aims to address OpenAI's growing infrastructure needs, complementing its existing alliances with Microsoft and Oracle.
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Temasek Joins $100B AI Infrastructure Consortium
Singapore's Temasek has become a key investor in the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), alongside Microsoft, BlackRock, and MGX. The consortium plans to invest over $30 billion initially, focusing on AI data centers and energy facilities in the U.S.
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AWS DC Summit Highlights Cloud as Strategic National Infrastructure
At the AWS DC Summit 2025, discussions emphasised the role of cloud infrastructure as a strategic national asset in the AI era. Public-private partnerships are increasingly seen as vital for national priorities.
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Cisco Research Indicates Major Infrastructure Shift
Cisco's recent research reveals that 97% of IT leaders view modernized networks as critical for deploying AI, IoT, and cloud services. The study underscores the need for resilient infrastructure to support AI's growing demands .
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AMD Unveils Venice Processor with 256 Cores
AMD has announced its upcoming Zen 6-based "Venice" processor, featuring up to 256 cores and a 70% boost in compute performance. Set for release in 2026, it aims to enhance AI and high-performance computing workloads
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AMD Introduces Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025
At Computex 2025, AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU, available in 8GB and 16GB variants. The GPU targets budget-conscious gamers and is expected to compete directly with Nvidia's offerings .
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Nvidia Announces NVLink Fusion for Custom AI Infrastructures
Nvidia has introduced NVLink Fusion, enabling the integration of third-party CPUs and GPUs into custom AI infrastructures. This development aims to provide greater flexibility in building AI systems .
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🧠  Insight of the Day

The future of AI leadership hinges not just on smarter algorithms or bigger datasets—but on who commands the engines of computation.

As AI systems become more autonomous and demand ever-greater resources, true influence shifts to those who control the hardware, the power grid, and the physical infrastructure. Tomorrow’s tech titans may not be software innovators—they’ll be the ones with dominion over the chips, the land, and the megawatts fueling the world’s data hubs. In this new era, cloud infrastructure is the arena where economic and geopolitical power are decided.

Hive Digital Acquires Toronto Data Centre for AI and HPC
Hive Digital has acquired a data centre in Toronto, Canada, with 7.2MW of installed capacity. The facility will support high-performance computing and AI workloads .
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Data Centre Investments Announced at Russian Economic Forum
During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, several data centre investments were announced, highlighting Russia's focus on digital infrastructure development .
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Novva Data Centres Announces Project Borealis in Arizona
Novva Data Centres has unveiled plans for Project Borealis, a new data centre campus in Mesa, Arizona. The campus will consist of five data centres totalling 300MW of capacity, with the first phase expected by the end of 2026 .
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CVC Capital Eyes £500M Manx Telecom Takeover: A bid to acquire the Isle of Man’s largest telecom operator could reshape UK-aligned AI and connectivity strategies in the region.
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Import AI Declares Russia Uncompetitive at Frontier: GigaChat’s mediocre performance on both open- and closed-weight models reveals Russia is unlikely to challenge U.S./China dominance in the AI race.
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Reddit May Integrate Worldcoin for Identity Proof: Reddit is reportedly exploring Sam Altman’s World ID Orb for anonymous human verification, positioning itself as the first U.S. platform to test biometric proofs at scale.
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SoftBank Eyes Buyout Deals in India for AI-Led Operations
SoftBank is exploring direct buyout opportunities in India to bolster AI-led IT and BPO operations. This strategic shift aims to integrate artificial intelligence into the country's robust tech services sector .
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Thinking Machines Lab, led by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, raised $2B—valued at $10B—to build customizable, agentic AI systems using reinforcement learning, targeting enterprise KPIs and rapid deployment
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Base44 Sold to Wix for $80M: Solo Israeli developer Maor Shlomo sold his six-month-old startup Base44—focused on “vibe coding”—to Wix for $80M, further proof of the booming micro-unicorn AI segment.
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📱 2018 – Apple Debuts Core ML 2 at WWDC
On June 25, 2018, Apple unveiled Core ML 2, a major upgrade to its on-device machine learning framework. With 30% faster performance and model quantisation support, it paved the way for smarter, battery-efficient AI across iPhones and iPads.

🌍 2021 – UNESCO Launches Global AI Ethics Framework
UNESCO’s draft recommendation on the ethics of artificial intelligence was officially adopted by member states on June 25, 2021, marking the first global standard for ethical AI governance and setting expectations around transparency, fairness, and data sovereignty.

🧠 2023 – Meta’s LLaMA 2 Begins Internal Evaluation
According to internal leaks, Meta began large-scale testing of LLaMA 2 on June 25, 2023—eventually leading to the open release of LLaMA 2-7B and 13B the following month, helping redefine open-weight LLM competition.

1. LambdaTest Accessibility MCP Server
Announced June 16: LambdaTest introduced an AI-powered Accessibility MCP Server that integrates accessibility checks directly into CI/CD pipelines, automatically detecting and fixing web app compliance issues.

2. Dell AI Factory Platform
Unveiled June 20: Dell launched its AI Factory platform to enable secure, cost-effective on-premises AI deployments, complemented by new AI-optimised PCs, servers, and cooling solutions.

3. Intel Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs
Announced June 13: Intel released new Arc Pro GPUs designed for AI inference and professional workstations, enhancing performance and efficiency for enterprise AI workloads.

4. Broadcom’s AI Infrastructure Expansion
Reported June 18: Broadcom expanded its AI infrastructure offerings with custom chips and networking solutions, strengthening its role as a key supplier for hyperscalers like Alphabet and Meta.

5. Skyhawk Security’s Cloud CDR Partner Program
Kicked off June 16: Skyhawk Security launched a partner ecosystem for its AI-driven cloud threat detection and response platform, enabling proactive remediation across multicloud environments.

That’s a wrap for today’s update—a rapid-fire tour through power grids, prompt engineering, and sovereign tech shifts.

We’re witnessing the digital landscape reshape itself before our eyes, where infrastructure isn’t just behind the scenes—it’s the frontline for global influence and business leadership.

If you picked up something new, share it. If you’re building the future, let us know. And if your AI assistant finally nailed that calendar invite, maybe it’s time for a promotion.

See you tomorrow at the frontier of compute.

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