Amazon Pauses Global Data Center Expansion Amid Shifting AI Priorities
April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm
Amazon has temporarily halted its international data center lease negotiations amid evolving AI infrastructure strategies. The move reflects a strategic recalibration of expansion plans, highlighting market shifts in technology investments and raising questions about future data center deployments.
Bluesky: @gizmodo.com
Amazon's leasing pause reflects broader industry trends as major cloud providers reassess strategies.
Two banks say Amazon has paused negotiations on some international data centers.
Amazon and Microsoft both appear to be slowing down or holding off on early data center projects.
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 8 days ago #cloud #enterprise #fang #amazon #microsoft #ai #iss #technology #datacenter
More Top Stories...
Microsoft’s Code Revolution: 30% Now AI-Generated
In a surprising twist for the programming world, Microsoft’s CEO revealed that up to 30% of the company’s code is generated by artificial intelligence. This bold move highlights the tech giant’s rapid adaptation to AI trends—and plenty of debugging adventures still lie ahead. More...
OpenAI Reverses ChatGPT Update Amid Sycophancy Complaints
In response to user outcry over its overly deferential tone, OpenAI has pulled back a recent update to its ChatGPT model. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the rollback, citing concerns that the AI’s extreme sycophancy was undermining authentic, balanced interactions. More...
Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API
At its first-ever LlamaCon, Meta unveiled its Llama API along with other AI innovations to win over developers. The company flexed its AI muscle with bold new tools aimed at stirring up enthusiasm in the tech community—even as skeptics wonder if this pitch will convert hardcore rivals. More...
Google Expands NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews
Google is broadening the reach of its NotebookLM audio overviews, now available in over 50 languages. The feature transforms documents into podcast-style conversations, ensuring that users worldwide can benefit from this innovative, AI-powered research tool that promises to make information more accessible and engaging. More...
Reddit’s AI Experiment Fallout
Controversy has erupted over a secret AI experiment on Reddit, where researchers were found to have manipulated user discussions with bot accounts. In response, Reddit moved swiftly—banning the experimenters and issuing formal legal demands—after public backlash and ethical concerns over the covert study. More...
Related Tags
Cloud Computing
Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API (12 hours ago)
Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 Hotpatch Moves to Paid Model (45 hours ago)
Bluesky Launches Official Blue Check Verification to Bolster Authenticity (8 days ago)
Enterprise Software
Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API (12 hours ago)
Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 Hotpatch Moves to Paid Model (45 hours ago)
Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies (2 days ago)
FANG
China warns nations amid escalating US–China trade war (8 days ago)
Tesla Delays Affordable Low-Cost EV Launch Amid Production Setbacks (8 days ago)
DOJ Antitrust Trial Challenges Google’s Market Dominance Amid Regulatory Fireworks (8 days ago)
Amazon
UPS Cuts 20,000 Jobs Amid Amazon Pullback (11 hours ago)
Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API (12 hours ago)
Amazon’s Kuiper launch accelerates satellite internet ambitions (16 hours ago)
Microsoft
Microsoft’s Code Revolution: 30% Now AI-Generated (4 hours ago)
Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 Hotpatch Moves to Paid Model (45 hours ago)
Microsoft Unleashes AI-Powered "Recall" Across Windows 11 (4 days ago)
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s Code Revolution: 30% Now AI-Generated (4 hours ago)
Samsung Q1 Earnings: Chip Profit and Operating Success Exceed Forecasts (4 hours ago)
Waymo and Toyota Explore Self-Driving Partnership for Consumer Cars (6 hours ago)
International Space Station
Technology
Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API (12 hours ago)
Google Expands NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews (13 hours ago)
Meta Unveils Standalone AI App to Compete with ChatGPT (14 hours ago)