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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Companies
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.

Datacenter
TIA expands beyond telecom with first AI data centre standards
TIA introduces AI-focused data centre frameworks, signalling a shift from telecom infrastructure to AI-driven systems.

Companies
Core AI and Allianca form JV to speed AI data centre
Core AI and Allianca form JV to accelerate AI data centre builds by integrating planning and execution to cut delays.

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

Leaders
Gnetwork reshuffles C-suite to speed London fibre rollout
New C-suite appointments at Gnetwork aim to speed up full-fibre deployment across London’s competitive infrastructure market.

Governance
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.

Companies
Africa Data Centres boosts SA connectivity with Oni-Tel
Africa Data Centres partners Oni-Tel to deploy dark fibre and boost connectivity across South Africa’s data centre hubs.

Companies
enet opens fibre corridor linking major Irish cities
enet launches 440km fibre corridor linking Irish cities, strengthening national backbone and intercity connectivity.

People
Altibox backs 512Tbps Verena cable linking UK and Denmark
Altibox joins Verena subsea cable delivering 512Tbps capacity between UK and Denmark, targeting North Sea congestion by 2028.

Governance
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.

Governance
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.

Governance
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.

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

Governance
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.

Companies
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.

Companies
Singtel Nxera, Telekom Malaysia top out Johor data centre
Singtel Nxera and Telekom Malaysia top out a Johor data centre campus designed for AI and cloud workloads with scalable capacity.

Companies
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.

Companies
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.

People
Anthropic considers developing its own AI chips
Anthropic is exploring building its own AI chips to reduce reliance on third-party providers like Nvidia as AI demand soars.

Companies
Apple to close its first unionised US store in Maryland
Apple closes its first unionised US store in Maryland, sparking concerns over employee treatment and the future of unionisation efforts.
