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India Pledges $200 Billion for Data‑Centre Buildout to Power an AI Push
India has signalled plans to marshal about $200 billion to build data centres that will underpin a national AI push, a package that reportedly includes commitments from Google, Microsoft and Amazon. The pledge underscores New Delhi’s ambition to secure compute capacity and foster a domestic AI ecosystem, but faces major logistical, fiscal and regulatory hurdles before it can deliver results.
US FTC Intensifies Probe into Microsoft’s Cloud and AI Licensing, Raising Antitrust Stakes for Big Tech
The US Federal Trade Commission has escalated an investigation into Microsoft, issuing civil investigative demands to at least six rivals to examine whether licensing and product-bundling practices have impeded competition in cloud computing and AI. The probe targets licensing changes from 2019, questions about bundling AI, security and identity services, and seeks detailed data on AI training costs and data-centre operations.
Helion Hits 150 Million °C in Prototype Push Toward 2028 Commercial Reactor Ambition
Helion Energy says its Polaris prototype reached 150 million °C, a milestone the company frames as a three‑quarters step toward temperatures it considers necessary for commercial fusion. The firm pursues an FRC design and direct magnetic‑to‑electric conversion, targets a 50 MW Orion plant for Microsoft by 2028, and faces significant technical and fuel‑supply challenges before true commercialization.
Anthropic’s $30bn Haul Pushes Valuation to $380bn — Wall Street Poised for an AI IPO Showdown
Anthropic raised about $30 billion in a financing that values the AI startup at around $380 billion, placing it with OpenAI and SpaceX among the most valuable private companies. The round cements deep commercial ties with Microsoft and other cloud and chip vendors, sharpens the race toward high‑profile AI IPOs, and highlights risks around profitability, compute concentration and regulatory scrutiny.
Microsoft Bets on Homegrown AI, Predicts Rapid Automation of White‑Collar Work
Microsoft is pivoting from heavy reliance on OpenAI to building its own leading large language models, mobilising vast compute and teams and planning roughly $140 billion in AI‑related capital spending. CEO Mustafa Suleyman warned many desk‑based white‑collar tasks could be automated within 12–18 months, a claim that underlines both the opportunity and disruption in Microsoft’s strategy to deploy professional‑grade general AI for enterprises.
Capgemini and Microsoft Team Up to Sell 'Sovereign' Cloud for Regulated Customers
Capgemini and Microsoft have agreed to deliver a managed sovereign cloud service that prioritises data residency, regulatory compliance and business continuity. The partnership combines Capgemini's regional integration and services capabilities with Microsoft's Azure stack to serve governments and regulated industries seeking stronger local control of data.
Capgemini and Microsoft Team Up to Sell ‘Sovereign’ Cloud Packages to Regulated Customers
Capgemini and Microsoft have launched a managed sovereign-cloud service aimed at regulated customers that need stronger guarantees on data residency, compliance and resilience. The partnership marries Microsoft’s cloud platform with Capgemini’s local integration and operational controls to offer a middle ground between hyperscale convenience and national/regulatory demands for data control.
Big Tech’s $660bn AI Gamble Sparks Market Panic as Investors Question the Payoff
Big U.S. tech companies plan roughly $660 billion of AI-related capital spending in 2026, triggering a sharp market sell-off despite strong revenue growth. Investors worry the large, front-loaded investments will lengthen return timelines and concentrate risk, while Apple’s lower-spend, partnership-led approach has been rewarded.
Tech Earnings and Memory Shortages Trigger Global Risk-Off; Crypto and Silver Plummet as Chinese Stocks Buck the Trend
A sharp risk-off episode on February 5–6 swept US equities, precious metals and cryptocurrencies after mixed earnings and worrying guidance from chip suppliers. Microsoft lost about $152 billion in market value, spot silver plunged nearly 20%, and bitcoin fell over 14% as more than 430,000 leveraged crypto positions were liquidated. Chinese ADRs bucked the trend, posting gains in a selective rally.
Amazon Eyes Big Stake in OpenAI as It Seeks Dedicated Models and Talent
Amazon is discussing a multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI alongside a commercial deal that could require OpenAI to assign staff to build custom models for Amazon’s AI products. The move would intensify rivalry with Microsoft, risk fragmenting the AI ecosystem, and raise questions about OpenAI’s independence and regulatory scrutiny.
Wall Street’s AI Bill: Microsoft’s $381bn Market Shock and the Hard Question for Tech Giants
A recent sharp sell‑off wiped about $381 billion off Microsoft’s market value after Azure growth showed signs of slowing and the company flagged more than $100 billion of capital spending for the year. The market reaction underscores a broader investor scepticism about whether massive AI‑related investments across big tech will be monetised, shifting the emphasis from spending to demonstrable returns.
Huang Dials Down $100bn OpenAI Talk — Nvidia Says Any Funding Will Be Evaluated 'Round by Round'
Jensen Huang said Nvidia never committed to a $100 billion investment in OpenAI and will evaluate any funding opportunity incrementally. The clarification reduces short‑term market uncertainty and signals Nvidia’s preference to remain a broadly neutral supplier rather than take on outsized financial exposure to a single AI lab.