HPC News Bytes 20250210: Big AI CAPEX Binge, More Data Center SMRs, Euro-Origin Quantum, Softbank Eyes Ampere

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Good post-Super Bowl morning to you! The past week was somewhat calm relative to the riotous preceding period in the world of HPC-AI, but still, important developments emerged. Here’s a fast (5:52) overview:

– The four “Big AI” behemoths’ land grab as private money dwarfs public funds

– More nuclear power for data centers (Amazon)

– New European-origin quantum system in Spain

– Softbank eyes Ampere

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