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Microsoft logo on building facade: company prepares launch of Maia 300 AI chips to challenge Nvidia

Microsoft Prepares Strike Against Nvidia: Launch of Maia 300 AI Chips and Plan for One Million Units

Technology 08/12/2026, 07:22
🚀 Microsoft prepares a powerful response to Nvidia: the launch of Maia 300 AI chips is expected as early as September 2026. 📉 Goal: Reducing dependence on competitor chips and developing its own Azure infrastructure. 🏭 Scale: An order for more than 300,000 chips from TSMC is being discussed, with plans to reach 1 million units. 🤝 Clients: New accelerators may be offered to major partners, including Anthropic. 📊 Context: Microsoft is catching up with Google and Amazon, which are already actively monetizing their TPU and Trainium chips. #Microsoft #AI #Maia300 #Nvidia #TechNews #XABinfo
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DapuStor's record-breaking 512 TB SSDs with EDSFF support and liquid cooling for AI data centers

DapuStor Unveils Record-Breaking 512TB SSDs and Liquid Cooling Solutions for AI Data Centers

Technology 08/12/2026, 07:13
🚀 DapuStor unveils revolutionary SSDs for AI infrastructure. For the first time in the industry, 512TB drives are announced! 📊 Key innovations: 🔹 R6060 Series (QLC, PCIe 5.0) — record capacity of 512TB. 🔹 R6 Drive with liquid cooling for dense GPU servers. 🔹 Dual-port E3.S solutions up to 61.44TB for reliability. EDSFF technologies and liquid cooling are changing the rules of the game in data centers. #DapuStor #AI #SSD #TechNews
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Server block with Nvidia modules, symbolizing massive investments in AI infrastructure from a $500 billion fund

Nvidia and Wall Street Launch $500 Billion Fund to Finance AI Infrastructure

Technology 08/12/2026, 07:08
🚀 Nvidia is changing the rules of the game! The company has created a $500 billion fund together with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and other Wall Street giants. 💰 The goal is to finance the construction of AI data centers worldwide. Nvidia itself is ready to invest up to $125 billion. This allows companies to build AI infrastructure on preferential terms, but also strengthens Nvidia's monopoly. #Nvidia #AI #Finance #TechNews
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Judge’s gavel on marble table — symbol of court ruling on lawsuits against Meta, Google, and TikTok over teen digital addiction

US Court Rejects Meta, Google, and TikTok Appeals: Companies Must Face 3,000 Lawsuits Over Teen 'Digital Addiction'

Technology 08/12/2026, 07:03
🔨 **US Court Rejects Meta, Google, and TikTok Defense** The Court of Appeals ruled that tech giants must face more than 3,000 lawsuits regarding teen "digital addiction." Companies attempted to use legislative immunity, but the court deemed their appeals premature. 📉 **What this means:** • Plaintiffs accuse companies of intentionally creating addictive algorithms. • Verdicts for payouts of $6 million and over $900 million have already been issued. • Proceedings will continue in California courts. #TechNews #Meta #Google #TikTok #Court #Addiction
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Texas landscape with hills and vegetation, symbolizing nature at risk due to Amazon's gas plant construction for AI

AI's Energy Hunger: Amazon Builds a Massive Gas Plant in Texas, Ignoring Climate Pledges

Technology 08/12/2026, 06:31
⚡️ **Amazon Builds a Gas Power Plant in Texas for AI** Amazon has supported the construction of the 7.65 GW GW Ranch plant in Pecos County to power its data centers. 📉 **Environmental Conflict:** A permit for emissions of up to 33 million tons of CO2 per year jeopardizes Amazon's promise to become carbon neutral by 2040. 🏗️ **Paradigm Shift:** Hyperscalers are moving to a "Power-First" principle and bypassing public grids by building their own energy sources. 🔍 **Facts:** The project was previously estimated at 5 GW (Pacifico Energy initiative); now Amazon is increasing the scale. The company is also considering nuclear power plants and diesel generators. #Amazon #AI #Energy #Texas #ClimateChange
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Silhouette of a hacker before monitors with code — symbol of shadow cybermarkets in RF in 2026

The Shadow Market of Cyber Access in Russia: Rising Demand, Falling Prices, and the Role of AI in 2026

Technology 08/12/2026, 06:26
📉 **Illegal Access Market in Russia: Rising Demand, but Falling Prices** As of August 2026, the growth rate of the cyber access market has slowed to 20% (compared to 150% a year ago). Competition forces sellers to keep prices at the level of $500–600 for a typical access. 🏭 **Main Target — Industry.** Spies are looking for access to factories and developments. The IT sector accounts for only 10% of the market. 🤖 **Role of AI.** Artificial intelligence automates hacks, allowing newcomers without deep technical skills to participate in the market. 💰 **Prices Rise for "Premium".** Access with admin rights and to critical systems costs from $2000 to $5000 and may wait for a buyer for up to two months.
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