AI’s data center boom is turning construction into a robotics problem, and DEWALT just proved it

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The AI boom is forcing data center construction to evolve, and DEWALT’s fleet-capable drilling robot shows how automation is now reshaping the physical side of the cloud.

OpenAI and SoftBank pour big money into SB Energy to fuel massive US AI data center growth

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OpenAI and SoftBank are jointly investing $1 billion in SB Energy to supercharge the rollout of new AI focused data center campuses in the United States. SB Energy will build OpenAI’s first 1.2GW facility in Milam County, with more multi gigawatt projects to follow starting in 2026. The companies say the plan adds jobs, power capacity, and the infrastructure needed to fuel the fast growing compute demands behind generative AI.

Stony Brook researchers say machine learning can spot solar system failures years early

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Stony Brook University researchers are working on machine learning models designed to detect long term solar system underperformance earlier, raising practical questions about real world deployment and impact.

IBM Power11 promises zero downtime and AI muscle for enterprise IT

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IBM Power11 is here, promising zero planned downtime, built-in AI acceleration, and powerful hybrid cloud support. With smarter automation, quantum-safe security, and up to 55 percent better performance, this next-gen server platform is built for businesses that can’t afford to stop.