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SpaceX xAI Lines Up More AI Compute Deals, Eyes Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX's xAI subsidiary has sold its Colossus I data center to Anthropic for $1.25 billion per month. The company is now actively seeking more AI compute contracts and planning orbital data centers, coinciding with its IPO ambitions.
Anthropic's Mythos AI Faces Global Scrutiny as U.S. Adopts Cybersecurity Role
Anthropic's Mythos AI, capable of uncovering critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, has led to both cautious withholding and strategic adoption by the U.S. government. This development marks a significant shift in AI's role in national security and cybersecurity management.
Amazon's AWS AI Revenue Surpasses $15 Billion, Boosting Stock Outlook
Amazon's AWS division now generates over $15 billion in AI revenue as of Q1 2026, a key growth milestone. This, along with rapid expansion in its chip business, has boosted investor confidence amid a $200 billion Capex plan.
AWS outages traced to Amazon’s own AI tools amid December incidents
Two December AWS outages were linked to internal AI tooling, with one outage lasting about 13 hours. The incidents prompt questions about governance, accountability, and safeguards for AI-enabled cloud operations.
Amazon to Rebuild Customer Shopping Platform From Scratch Using AI, Says CEO Jassy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a major redesign of the shopping platform leveraging AI, aiming to transform how customers interact with the service. This shift could redefine standards in e-commerce and fuel future growth.
AWS Launches S3 Files to Enable Mounting S3 Buckets as NFS Shares
AWS introduced S3 Files, allowing users to mount S3 buckets as NFS shares, making object storage behave like a traditional file system. This leap simplifies AI data workflows and enhances multi-agent pipeline efficiency, signaling a major shift in cloud storage integration.
Amazon Cloud Services in UAE Disrupted by Object Strike Amid Iran Tensions
Amazon's UAE data center was hit by an object, causing power outages and service disruptions amid Middle East tensions. The incident is linked to Iran strikes on the region, highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure.
Attacker Steals $23M in Ether by Exploiting Resolv Labs Stablecoin via AWS Key Breach
Resolv Labs suffered a breach through compromised AWS keys, allowing an attacker to mint $80 million in unbacked tokens and steal $23 million in Ether. The USR stablecoin collapsed in value, prompting emergency contract shutdowns to limit further losses.
Iran and UAE Targets: Drone Attacks Signal Shift in Modern Warfare
Iran’s drone attack on AWS data centers demonstrates the growing threat to global digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, the UAE experienced its first drone strike on a commercial data center, marking a new phase in regional conflicts. These incidents highlight the increasing use of drone warfare targeting critical infrastructure.