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  1. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    McDonald's: Some climate goals cannot be met on schedule, will invest $1 billion in supply chain resilience projects

    McDonald's announced it will not meet some of its 2030 climate goals but remains committed to its 2050 net-zero vision. The company plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next decade in supply chain resilience, including regenerative agriculture. In a separate development, Blackstone and Alphabet are partnering to invest $5 billion in a US joint venture to provide data center capacity and Google Cloud TPUs for AI computing, aiming for 500MW online by 2027. AI

    IMPACT Large-scale AI computing infrastructure investment by Blackstone and Google signals growing demand and traditional finance's role in powering AI.

  2. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Blackstone and Google Jointly Launch TPU Cloud Service

    Blackstone and Google are partnering to invest $5 billion in a US-based joint venture that will offer data center capacity and Google Cloud TPUs as a computing service. The venture aims to bring 500 megawatts of capacity online by 2027, marking a significant collaboration between infrastructure investors and tech giants to meet AI computing demands. This follows similar data center investment funds established by Microsoft with institutions like BlackRock. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates the availability of specialized AI compute infrastructure, potentially lowering costs and increasing accessibility for AI development.

  3. RESEARCH · Fortune English(EN) ·

    Nvidia gets tepid reaction to forecast, boosts investor rewards

    Nvidia's latest sales forecast for the upcoming quarter was met with a muted investor response, despite strong revenue growth from data center operators. The company announced increased shareholder rewards, including a higher quarterly dividend and a significant stock repurchase program. While Nvidia's data center chip sales continue to surge, the company faces intensifying competition from rivals like AMD, Broadcom, and Google, who are developing their own AI-focused processors. AI

    Nvidia gets tepid reaction to forecast, boosts investor rewards

    IMPACT Nvidia's performance and competitive positioning are critical indicators for the AI hardware market, influencing supply chains and enterprise adoption.

  4. TOOL · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Waymo has suspended Robotaxi services on highways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami

    Waymo, an Alphabet subsidiary, has halted its robotaxi services on highways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami. This decision follows a period of operational adjustments for the autonomous vehicle company. The specific reasons for the highway service suspension were not detailed in the report. AI

    IMPACT Waymo's service adjustments may indicate operational challenges or strategic shifts in autonomous vehicle deployment.

  5. RESEARCH · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    Inside Incyte’s $120 Million AI For Drug Development Deal

    Genesis Molecular AI has secured a significant partnership with Incyte, a global biotech company, valued at $120 million. This deal includes $80 million in upfront cash and a $40 million equity investment, with potential future milestone payments and royalties that could exceed $1 billion. Incyte will contribute its experimental data to train Genesis's foundation model, aiming to accelerate drug discovery in areas like oncology, hematology, and inflammation. This collaboration highlights a growing trend of AI drug discovery firms partnering with major pharmaceutical companies for funding and data. AI

    Inside Incyte’s $120 Million AI For Drug Development Deal

    IMPACT Accelerates AI's role in drug discovery, potentially reducing development time and cost for new therapies.

  6. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Kraft Heinz Announces Early Results of $1.1 Billion Bond Buyback, Financing Conditions Met

    Kraft Heinz announced that its $1.1 billion bond buyback offer has been oversubscribed and will be settled early. The offer, which had a cap of $1.1 billion, included notes due in 2046 and 2049. Separately, Waymo has paused its robotaxi services on highways in several major US cities. AI

    IMPACT Kraft Heinz's financial move is unrelated to AI, but Waymo's service pause may indicate challenges in scaling autonomous driving technology.

  7. RESEARCH · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/20/deepm ind-contextual-ai-deal-follows-hume-licensing-playbook-xcxwbn/ Google DeepMind has reportedly reached a $100m deal to hi

    Google DeepMind has reportedly secured a $100 million agreement with Contextual AI. This deal involves hiring over 20 researchers from Contextual AI and licensing the startup's technology. The move appears to follow a similar licensing strategy previously employed by Hume AI. AI

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/20/deepm ind-contextual-ai-deal-follows-hume-licensing-playbook-xcxwbn/ Google DeepMind has reportedly reached a $100m deal to hi

    IMPACT DeepMind's acquisition of Contextual AI talent and tech could accelerate its research in contextual understanding and specialized AI applications.

  8. SIGNIFICANT · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [2 sources]

    Alphabet invests $15 billion to build new data center in Missouri

    Alphabet, Google's parent company, is investing $15 billion to construct a new data center in New Florence, Missouri. This project is set to be one of the largest technology infrastructure initiatives in the state. The investment includes securing over 1 gigawatt of new power generation capacity and establishing a $20 million energy impact fund to support local projects and reduce household electricity costs. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates AI development by expanding cloud computing capacity and power infrastructure.

  9. RESEARCH · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) ·

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/19/googl e-and-blackstone-to-create-tpu-cloud-provider-xcxwbn/ Google and Blackstone have formed a TPU cloud venture backed by a

    Google and Blackstone are launching a new venture to provide cloud access to Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). This initiative is supported by a significant $5 billion commitment from Blackstone. The partnership aims to broaden the availability of Google's specialized AI chips for various computing needs. AI

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/19/googl e-and-blackstone-to-create-tpu-cloud-provider-xcxwbn/ Google and Blackstone have formed a TPU cloud venture backed by a

    IMPACT Expands access to specialized AI hardware, potentially lowering costs and accelerating AI development.

  10. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social Français(FR) ·

    Exclusive | US AI investment to deliver returns despite open-source Chinese rivals: Goldman Sachs # AgenticAI # AgenticArti

    Goldman Sachs predicts that US AI investments will yield significant returns, even with competition from open-source models developed in China. The investment bank highlights key players like Alphabet, Amazon, and Anthropic as poised for growth. Despite the rise of Chinese AI, particularly in areas like DeepSeek, the US market is expected to maintain its advantage. AI

    Exclusive | US AI investment to deliver returns despite open-source Chinese rivals: Goldman Sachs # AgenticAI # AgenticArti

    IMPACT US AI firms are expected to maintain market leadership and profitability despite global competition, suggesting continued investment opportunities.

  11. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    RE: https:// dair-community.social/@emilymb ender/116604743635554102 There is more in this. Reducing the importance of links means reducing links per se. And th

    The increasing reliance on AI-powered search engines may lead to a more centralized internet, controlled by a few major tech companies. This shift could reduce the visibility of independent websites and the Fediverse, concentrating power and potentially limiting user autonomy in navigating the digital world. Critics argue this trend favors commercial interests over open access and diverse online communities. AI

    IMPACT Concerns that AI-driven search may consolidate web access under a few large corporations, limiting independent content visibility.

  12. COMMENTARY · Fortune English(EN) ·

    With bond yields surging to 4.7%, T-notes are looking like a better deal than the pricey S&P, says the Research Affiliates’ formula

    Research Affiliates, an investment firm managing $188 billion, suggests that current high valuations make U.S. large-cap stocks, particularly growth stocks dominated by the "Mag 7," a poor investment over the next decade. Their model projects meager returns of 3.2% for U.S. large caps and even less for large-cap growth, which trails inflation. In contrast, the firm's analysis indicates that U.S. Treasuries and even cash offer more attractive returns, with intermediate Treasuries projected to yield 4.6% annually. AI

    With bond yields surging to 4.7%, T-notes are looking like a better deal than the pricey S&P, says the Research Affiliates’ formula

    IMPACT Investment outlooks are not directly related to AI operations or development.

  13. COMMENTARY · 量子位 (QbitAI) 中文(ZH) · · [2 sources]

    Future reasoning will consume 70% of computing power, leaving 30% for training | Silicon Valley investor Zhang Lu @AIGC2026

    Fusion Fund's Lucy Zhang predicts a significant shift in AI infrastructure, with inference computing demands set to surpass training by a 70/30 split. She highlights that communication within data centers consumes vastly more energy than computation itself, suggesting a critical need for advancements in optical communication. Zhang also emphasizes that the primary bottleneck for physical AI is the lack of high-quality, real-world data, rather than model size or compute power, pointing to sectors like healthcare as rich sources for this data. AI

    IMPACT Shifts focus to inference and data quality, potentially altering infrastructure investment and R&D priorities.

  14. SIGNIFICANT · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [3 sources]

    Amazon to invest over 15 billion euros in France, covering logistics centers, cloud computing, AI, and other fields

    Google and Blackstone are reportedly planning to form a joint venture to create an AI cloud company, leveraging Google's custom AI chips to compete with firms like CoreWeave. This move is part of a broader trend of significant investments in AI infrastructure, with Amazon also announcing a substantial investment in France that includes expanding its cloud and AI capabilities. Additionally, other investment firms like KKR are in discussions with Alphabet to gain access to Google's AI models. AI

    IMPACT Major tech and investment firms are forming new entities and making substantial investments to scale AI cloud infrastructure and model access.

  15. SIGNIFICANT · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [9 sources]

    Google CEO: Gemini Reaches 900 Million Monthly Active Users

    Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Gemini's monthly active users have reached 900 million, more than doubling in the past year. The company is processing over 3.2 quintillion AI tokens per month, a significant increase from previous periods. This growth is contributing to Alphabet's stock performance and solidifying its position in AI research. Additionally, Google One, which now bundles YouTube Premium and AI features, is seeing accelerated adoption, adding 25 million paid subscriptions in Q1 2026. AI

    IMPACT Confirms strong user adoption for Google's Gemini AI, indicating growing integration into consumer services like Google One and YouTube Premium.

  16. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [8 sources]

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/24/googl es-ai-search-shift-gives-rivals-a-clearer-pitch-xcxwbn/ Google's AI search shift has given competitors like Bing, Kagi,

    Users are increasingly dissatisfied with AI integration in search engines, particularly Google's. Many are switching to privacy-focused alternatives like DuckDuckGo and Kagi, citing concerns about AI-generated content and intrusive AI features. These users appreciate that DuckDuckGo allows disabling AI answers and images, and some are exploring other search engines as well. AI

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/24/googl es-ai-search-shift-gives-rivals-a-clearer-pitch-xcxwbn/ Google's AI search shift has given competitors like Bing, Kagi,

    IMPACT Users are actively seeking alternatives to AI-integrated search, signaling a potential shift in search engine market share and user expectations.

  17. COMMENTARY · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [94 sources]

    Xiaohongshu Sends Internal Letter: Increase AI Investment, Conan Appointed President

    Graduating students are expressing anxiety and frustration over the increasing prevalence of AI, booing commencement speakers who highlight its benefits. Concerns about AI's impact on job prospects are widespread, with a significant portion of Gen Z viewing it as a threat. This sentiment contrasts with the optimistic outlook often presented by tech leaders, who encourage students to adapt to AI as a tool for the future. AI

    IMPACT Reflects growing student anxiety about AI's impact on career prospects, potentially influencing future workforce attitudes and AI adoption.

  18. SIGNIFICANT · Data Center Knowledge English(EN) · · [31 sources]

    AI Demand Surges as Billions in Compute Remain Locked

    Major technology companies are collectively planning to spend approximately $700 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, a significant increase from previous years. Despite this massive investment, a recent report indicates that GPU, CPU, and memory utilization in enterprise Kubernetes clusters remains surprisingly low, averaging around 5% for GPUs and 8% for CPUs. This discrepancy highlights potential inefficiencies and readiness challenges in deploying AI at scale, with many organizations still in the early stages of experimentation and piloting. AI

    AI Demand Surges as Billions in Compute Remain Locked

    IMPACT Massive AI infrastructure spending by Big Tech may face scrutiny due to low utilization, potentially shifting focus to efficiency and ROI.