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Governance
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Clarifai deletes OkCupid data after FTC probe
Clarifai has deleted millions of OkCupid images and AI models after US regulator scrutiny over data use.

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Cisco unveils sovereign infrastructure portfolio for EMEA
Cisco launches sovereign critical infrastructure portfolio across EMEA, giving governments and regulated industries greater control over secure digital systems.

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UK AI boom risks fibre bottleneck, warns Neos Networks CEO
Neos Networks chief Lee Myall says Britain’s AI ambitions depend more on fibre connectivity than on compute capacity.

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AI data centre power use to triple by 2030, IEA warns
IEA says surging AI demand is straining grids, while accelerating investment in nuclear and renewable energy solutions.

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Beijing builds Satellite Town to boost space sector
Beijing is building a dedicated Satellite Town to consolidate its fast-growing commercial space sector, with core facilities due for completion in 2026 as China pushes towards large-scale orbital infrastructure.

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Nokia builds SkyFiber fibre network in rural Nevada
Nokia wins SkyFiber deal to deploy fibre infrastructure across rural Nevada under US broadband expansion plans.

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Maine passes first US statewide ban on large data centres
US state Maine pauses new data centre projects over 20MW, citing rising concerns over power use and local impact.

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Anthropic adds Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan to board
AI firm Anthropic adds Novartis chief to board, deepening ties between artificial intelligence and life sciences.

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Veolia targets €1bn data centre clean tech by 2030
Veolia targets €1bn data centre revenue by 2030, expanding clean tech in water, energy and waste for AI-driven growth.

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Bidders line up for €8bn XPFibre deal
Investors target XPFibre in an €8bn fibre deal as demand for stable telecom infrastructure assets grows across Europe.

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Kraken Fed payment account draws fresh systemic risk scrutiny
Kraken’s Fed-linked account raises concerns over crypto risks entering core financial systems via payment infrastructure.

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Big Tech locks in nuclear power to sustain AI growth
Big Tech secures nuclear power deals as AI drives record electricity demand and strains data centre infrastructure.

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Black Cube confirms Cyprus sting in corruption probe
Black Cube confirms Cyprus sting targeting corruption, highlighting rise of private intelligence in global probes.

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Tesla wins EU approval for supervised self-driving in Netherlands
Dutch regulators clear Tesla’s FSD system, enabling limited deployment while requiring driver supervision across European roads.

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Japan approves $4bn more for Rapidus chips
Japan adds ¥631.5bn to Rapidus, lifting total chip R&D support to ¥2.354tn as it rebuilds domestic semiconductor capacity.

ARIN
The Bookkeeper’s Gambit – RIR Legitimacy Debate
A fierce debate over RIR legitimacy unfolds as AFRINIC’s dispute exposes deeper structural risks in global internet governance.

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FCC moves to ease satellite power limits
FCC proposes easing satellite power limits to support NGSO growth and manage interference risks in evolving space networks.

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OpenAI pauses UK data centre plans as energy costs bite
OpenAI pauses Stargate UK data centre project as high energy costs and regulation challenge AI infrastructure investment.

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Zoho to open UK data centre, betting on data sovereignty and trust
Zoho plans a UK data centre in 2026 after strong growth, enabling local data hosting and supporting compliance and sovereignty needs.

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TikTok to build €1bn second data centre in Finland
TikTok expands European infrastructure with a second Finnish data centre, scaling capacity and strengthening compliance efforts.
