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Amazon Plans $4 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Expansion in Chile

Chile is emerging as a critical digital infrastructure hub in South America as Amazon prepares to invest $4 billion in new cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to expand…

AI Chip Export Rules Face Policy Reversal

Artificial-intelligence policy in the United States remains fluid as Washington debates how aggressively to control exports of advanced computing hardware. In March 2026 the U.S. Commerce Department withdrew a draft…

Brazil Launches Multi-Billion-Dollar National Artificial Intelligence Plan

Brazil has intensified its national push into artificial intelligence with the implementation of the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA), a multi-year strategy designed to expand research capacity, computing infrastructure and…

AI Infrastructure Expansion Driving Data-Center Boom

Across North America, artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented growth in data-center construction as companies race to build the computing capacity required for machine-learning workloads. Cloud providers and technology firms are…

Frore Systems Becomes AI Hardware Unicorn with Advanced Cooling Technology

Semiconductor startup Frore Systems has reached a valuation of approximately $1.64 billion following a new funding round focused on scaling its cooling technology for high-performance computing systems. The company develops…

Anduril Secures Potential $20 B U.S. Army AI Defense Contract

Defense-technology company Anduril has secured a major contract framework with the U.S. Army that could reach $20 billion over the next decade, underscoring how artificial intelligence is becoming central to…

Meta Explores “Agentic Commerce” as the Next AI-Driven Business Model

Meta is exploring a new concept known as agentic commerce, where artificial-intelligence agents can perform purchasing decisions on behalf of consumers. The idea involves AI assistants that can compare products,…

Latin America’s AI Future Hinges on Productivity Transformation

A joint research effort involving the World Economic Forum and McKinsey argues that artificial intelligence could become a major driver of productivity growth across Latin America if governments and businesses…

National Strategy Pushes for Domestic AI Infrastructure

Canada is expanding its national AI strategy to emphasize domestic computing infrastructure and stronger integration of AI into the national economy. Government programs launched in 2026 aim to build sovereign…

Brazil Emerges as Latin America’s Leading AI Ecosystem

Industry analysts increasingly identify Brazil as the leading artificial-intelligence ecosystem in Latin America, supported by strong research institutions, technology startups and growing computing infrastructure. According to industry analysis, Brazil has…