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Earlier structured coverage moved out of the main news hub as newer stories were added. Use this archive to trace the buildup across AI infrastructure, enterprise controls, and product launches.

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CNBCFebruary 25, 2026

US utility alliance launches AI load heatmap for 2020s-scale projects

The public heatmap groups projected load, upgrade timelines, and thermal planning in one view.

AP NewsFebruary 24, 2026

Meta’s massive 6-gigawatt AMD AI chip deal

Meta struck a major AI chip deal with AMD as it worked to scale computing capacity for its AI systems.

TechCrunchFebruary 23, 2026

Google Cloud AI lead describes the next frontiers of model capability

A leading Google Cloud perspective argued cost-efficient deployment is becoming as important as raw model quality.

TechCrunchFebruary 23, 2026

Japan governor-backed fund supports onshore AI data-center financing

Japanese authorities partnered with regional institutions to support local AI compute buildout.

TechCrunchFebruary 21, 2026

Philippines maps AI data zones near subsea backbone upgrades

The pilot addresses both network backbone and energy resiliency concerns.

BloombergFebruary 19, 2026

Oman builds AI corridor around solar-powered data hubs

The corridor links AI centers to new utility approvals tied to local renewable generation assumptions.

ReutersFebruary 18, 2026

Kenya upgrades AI data site rules with microgrid backup requirements

Microgrid backup requirements are being adopted in regions where transmission reliability is variable.

BloombergFebruary 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia announces a Neom AI data-cluster with sovereign cloud partners

The new regional cluster announcement positioned sovereign data infrastructure as part of broader industrial policy.

Financial TimesFebruary 14, 2026

Peru builds an AI data site strategy around geothermal corridors

The strategy links AI growth directly to geothermal integration and grid balancing.

ReutersFebruary 14, 2026

Chile integrates edge AI permits with port resilience plans

Edge AI rollouts in logistics areas now require documented resilience and cooling requirements.