Hut 8 Leases $9.8B AI Data Center; Amazon Invests $230M in AI Startups
Hut 8 has signed a 15-year, $9.8 billion lease for an AI data center campus in Nueces County, Texas, according to a company announcement. Phase 1 of the project will deliver 352 megawatts of capacity and is expected to create 945 construction jobs.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) committed $230 million to support emerging generative AI startups, the company announced Thursday. The investment will be used to accelerate the development of generative AI applications.
The U.S. Army tested AI-enabled command and control systems across six states and Australia in April, simulating combat scenarios in the South China Sea, according to Defense News. While leaders emphasized that AI will speed up decision-making, they stated it will not replace human commanders.
Nigeria's BPSR and IMPR are partnering to train communication executives from about 400 federal and state agencies on AI and strategic communication on July 27, 2026, in Kano, reports NTA. The training will cover crisis management, media strategy, and AI applications in governance.
The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is positioning its STEAM4INNOVATOR framework at the centre of a long-term strategy to strengthen Thailand's innovation landscape, develop future talent, and bridge the gap between academia and industry, according to the Bangkok Post.
The Cannes Film Festival saw controversy after Demi Moore suggested the film industry embrace AI, sparking debate among entertainment professionals regarding the technology's role (via Fox News).
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