Banks and asset managers are applying greater scrutiny to U.S. data center projects as community opposition and permitting concerns affect financing assessments. Major lenders including JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America remain active in the sector while examining project readiness, approvals and local support as part of credit-risk reviews. Key Takeaways Lenders are incorporating community
Banks and asset managers are applying greater scrutiny to U.S. data center projects as community opposition and permitting concerns affect financing assessments. Major lenders including JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America remain active in the
Intel AI infrastructure plans moved forward after the company announced increased investment in manufacturing capacity and raised its capital spending outlook in response to stronger enterprise demand for data center processors supporting artificial intelligence
Commercial drone delivery providers and major retailers are preparing for broader U.S. operations as proposed Federal Aviation Administration rules aim to simplify drone flights beyond an operator’s visual line of sight. The changes could
U.S. venture capital firms invested a record $412.7 billion during the first half of 2026, according to PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. The report found that most funding was directed toward large
Manufacturers across the PJM Interconnection region are facing higher electricity costs as expanding AI data centers increase demand on the power grid. Rising capacity charges are adding to operating expenses for factories, prompting some
New workforce data from Ramp and Revelio Labs suggests AI adoption is not producing one uniform hiring pattern. Companies making sustained, higher-intensity AI investments recorded stronger headcount growth, including entry-level gains, while lower-intensity adopters
Finance leaders are assuming greater responsibility for reviewing and approving enterprise artificial intelligence projects as organizations commit larger portions of their budgets to AI-related initiatives. The development has expanded the role of chief financial
The field of artificial intelligence has evolved from an academic area of study into a business area of concern in many parts of the globe. Companies are looking at the use of artificial intelligence
Today, we live in a world of mobile apps, which play a significant role in our day-to-day lives. Apps are present across the shopping, service booking, and content streaming journeys of customers, an essential
Apple is giving Siri a larger role on the iPhone as the company connects its voice assistant with Apple Intelligence features built for common daily tasks, communication, visual search, and app actions. The update,
Global sourcing has long depended on fragmented networks, middlemen, spreadsheets, and instant messaging apps. For many U.S. brands searching for reliable manufacturers across Asia, finding the right supplier can take months of outreach, vetting,
Long before digital thermal optics became common in civilian and outdoor markets, imaging systems were mostly limited to military and industrial use. Over the past two decades, falling sensor costs, better processing chips, and
Gen Z bargain spending patterns continued reshaping the U.S. retail market in May 2026 as younger consumers increasingly turned to discount chains including Walmart, Ross Stores, and Dollar Tree in response to persistent inflation
Spotify’s latest licensing agreement with Universal Music Group puts a sharper price tag on a question hanging over the music business: who gets paid when fans use artificial intelligence to reshape songs they already
Microsoft Surface for Business devices received a major hardware and software update this week as Microsoft introduced new enterprise-focused computers equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and expanded artificial intelligence capabilities for workplace productivity,
Amazon has rolled out a new feature called Alexa for Shopping, integrating its popular voice assistant AI into the company’s shopping ecosystem. This new development brings a significant shift to the way consumers interact
OpenAI corporate AI operations entered a new phase after the company established a dedicated business division supported by a $4 billion investment intended to strengthen its enterprise-focused services. The move marks one of the
By: Jordan Vale – Senior Technology Correspondent How DRiVR.ai Is Reimagining the Future of Accident Response, Claims, and Fleet Intelligence The accident itself lasted less than ten seconds. A delivery driver outside Cincinnati never
GlobalFoundries reported first-quarter 2026 results that pointed to steady progress in parts of its business tied to AI infrastructure, automotive systems, and specialized semiconductor manufacturing. The company posted revenue of $1.634 billion for the
At its Next 2026 event, Google Cloud unveiled new AI security tools, as the company introduced a suite of AI-powered security agents and enterprise solutions during its annual conference in Las Vegas, aimed at
Amazon has secured a significant foothold in the satellite industry, announcing its $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar, a deal set to reshape the U.S. telecom sector. The acquisition, revealed on April 14, 2026, positions
