NTT Data to invest $1.5B in India by 2027, betting on AI-driven IT growth despite short-term infrastructure overcapacity.

Cristiano Ronaldo invested in AI search startup Perplexity, launching a custom assistant for fans and promoting AI use.

Over 250 groups urge a national halt to new data center builds over energy, water, and grid risks from AI and crypto.

Pete Hegseth, nominated for Defense Secretary, urged stronger military readiness, modernization, and alliances to counter global threats.

U.S. data center expansion accelerates due to AI, with 2,000+ new facilities planned by 2030 amid rising energy and environmental challenges.

FINRA warns broker-dealers to strengthen AI oversight due to risks like bias, scams, and unchecked systems.

Florida proposes an AI Bill of Rights to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in key sectors.

Albemarle County paused data center expansion over energy, environment, and infrastructure concerns, amid Virginia’s rapid tech growth.

Indian firms use Dubai as a hub for global expansion, investing heavily in property and launching AI-driven proptech platforms.

Edmonton tests AI body cams with facial recognition on 7,000 high-risk individuals; pilot runs through Dec 2025.