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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Apple’s Mac Mini selling out across China as OpenClaw fever rages

There is a surge in demand for Apple's Mac Mini in China, which is selling out due to its suitability for running the AI tool OpenClaw.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Historic shortage of memory chips – how consumers are affected

The global shortage of memory chips, driven by unprecedented demand from AI companies, is beginning to impact Swedish consumers.

Mar 12 • 09:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Foreign companies seek AI trainers: how much can be charged from Argentina and who can apply

There is a significant increase in demand for AI trainers from Argentina by foreign companies, reflecting a growing trend in the tech industry.

Mar 11 • 13:36 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Demand for AI talent in China outpaces job postings in other ‘new-economy’ sectors

Demand for AI professionals in China has surged dramatically, significantly outpacing job postings in other emerging sectors during the early months of the year.

Mar 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sunly Data Center to Train Artificial Intelligence Models and Process Queries

Sunly's data center plans to train AI models and process queries, responding to the growing demand for computing power in the rapidly expanding data center industry.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chipflation and Middle East Crisis Put Smartphone Market in Crisis... 'Concerns Over Supply Chain Constraints'

The global smartphone market is expected to experience its lowest shipment levels since 2013 due to rising memory chip prices sparked by AI demand and logistics uncertainties caused by the Middle East crisis.

Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

USP creates engineering course focused on semiconductors and AI

The Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (Poli-USP) is introducing a new electronic engineering course targeting the growing demand for specialists in semiconductors and artificial intelligence, starting in 2027.

Mar 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How can the electrical grid survive the explosion of AI

During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, experts discuss the electric grid's capacity to handle the exponential growth in energy demand due to the rise of artificial intelligence.

Mar 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Accelerating Return to Nuclear Power, but What Lies Ahead... Where is the Energy Policy Heading?

Japan's energy policy is shifting back towards nuclear power amid increasing electricity demand predicted due to advancements in AI, despite a previous momentum for phasing out nuclear energy following the Fukushima disaster.

Mar 5 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The increase in memory prices threatens smartphones and marks MWC 2026

The rising prices of memory components, driven largely by demand from AI companies, are forcing smartphone manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies.

Mar 4 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Industry Under Pressure: These 15 AI Startups Want to Automate Tax Consulting

Fifteen AI startups are poised to transform the tax consulting market in Germany, addressing both demand for automation and the ongoing professional skills shortage.

Mar 4 • 05:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will Gen Z be able to handle the changing job world due to AI?

The article discusses the implications of AI integration into the job market for Gen Z workers, emphasizing the shift from traditional job roles to automation and the growing demand for AI-related skills.

Mar 3 • 06:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This Company is Using AI for Work... Yet, It is Hiring

Block, a fintech company, is reducing its workforce while simultaneously hiring AI experts, highlighting a shift in job demand from traditional roles to those related to artificial intelligence.

Mar 1 • 06:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Surge in Semiconductors Leads to Nearly 30% Increase in Exports for February...Future Variables of 'Middle East War'

In February, South Korea's exports rose nearly 30% year-on-year, largely driven by a surge in semiconductor sales due to increased demand from AI investments.

Mar 1 • 01:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Report: Mental Skills are the Most Important in the Age of AI, Demand for These People Will Not End

A new McKinsey report highlights the growing importance of mental skills in the job market as AI rapidly transforms the economy, suggesting that companies now prioritize individuals with strong intellectual abilities.

Feb 28 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This metal is going to double, not gold or silver... an expert explained the math

An expert predicts a significant surge in copper prices due to rising demand driven by AI and electrification, suggesting that it could soon double in value.

Feb 28 • 03:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Anthropic says no to Pentagon demand for unrestricted use of its AI tech

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects Pentagon's demand for unrestricted use of the company's AI technology, emphasizing ethical principles over military contracts.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anthropic refuses to grant the U.S. military unrestricted use of its AI

Anthropic has declined the U.S. military's demand for unrestricted access to its AI technology after an ultimatum was issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 26 • 23:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anthropic says it ‘cannot in good conscience’ allow Pentagon to remove AI checks

Anthropic has refused the Pentagon's demand to remove safety precautions from its AI, amidst threats of contract cancellation and designation as a supply chain risk.

Feb 26 • 23:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nvidia delays the bursting of the AI bubble again

Nvidia's recent financial results indicate continued robust demand in the AI sector, easing investor fears about the potential bursting of an investment bubble.

Feb 26 • 14:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rolls-Royce profits soar 40% amid booming demand for AI datacentre power

Rolls-Royce has reported a 40% increase in profits driven by strong demand from datacentres and a turnaround strategy led by CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç.

Feb 26 • 09:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

NVIDIA Updates Record Profits, Denies AI Bubble as 'Demand Expands'

NVIDIA has reported record profits for the quarter ending in January 2026, fueled by soaring demand for AI-related semiconductors, while dismissing the notion of an AI bubble.

Feb 26 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Bitcoin to AI: Crypto Miners Reinvent Themselves as Data Centers to Survive

Crypto mining companies are adapting to the decline of Bitcoin mining by transforming into data centers that cater to the growing demand for artificial intelligence.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI shows dominance again... Hiring increased by 34%, demand for white-collar jobs also rises

The white-collar job market in India shows a gradual but significant increase in hiring, attributed to improvements in non-IT sectors and freshers' recruitment, as indicated by the JobSpeak Index report.

Feb 26 • 04:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Chip Corporation: Nvidia is increasing the pace further

Nvidia reports significant revenue growth amid rising demand for its products, unaffected by concerns about an AI bubble.

Feb 25 • 22:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nvidia's revenue and profits surge in 2025 with AI boost and optimistic forecasts

Nvidia reports a record revenue of $215.9 billion for the previous fiscal year, driven by a 73% increase in Q4 earnings fueled by the growing demand for AI technologies.

Feb 25 • 22:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Scoop: Trump brings Big Tech to White House to curb power costs amid AI boom

President Trump is set to meet with major tech company leaders to sign a pledge aimed at reducing energy costs associated with growing demand from AI data centers.

Feb 25 • 17:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How to become an AI engineer, where vacancies are booming on LinkedIn!

The article discusses the growing demand for AI engineers in India, particularly highlighted on platforms like LinkedIn, emphasizing the lucrative salaries and career opportunities in this field.

Feb 24 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Choi Tae-won: 'Monster Chip' HBM to be Produced More... Distorted Phenomenon of General Memory Shortage

Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, emphasizes the need to produce more high-bandwidth memory (HBM), termed 'monster chip', to meet the surging demand in AI technologies due to a significant shortage in supply.

Feb 22 • 05:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Digital Economy Podcast: Beware of Questionable AI Training Programs

The article discusses the rise of dubious AI training programs in response to growing demand for expertise in artificial intelligence, cautioning individuals to carefully evaluate providers.

Feb 21 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese clean energy magnate warns that the AI boom will overload the global power grid

Chinese wind turbine magnate Zhang Lei warns that the increasing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence could push millions into energy poverty unless more investment is made in renewable sources.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Media entities demand remuneration for the use of content in AI; read the full letter

Media associations in Brazil are advocating for paid use of their content in AI training, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual rights and the journalism ecosystem.

Feb 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

AI Training: The Best AI Courses 2026: From Beginner to Strategist

This article provides an overview of the best AI training programs available in 2026, highlighting the increasing demand for AI skills in the job market.

Feb 18 • 05:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Steam Deck stock crisis as AI-driven RAM shortages hit Valve's handheld

Valve's Steam Deck faces stock shortages in the US and Japan due to a global RAM shortage driven by increased AI demand.

Feb 17 • 14:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Not just in IT... If you learn AI, you will also find well-paying jobs here!

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various job sectors, expanding opportunities beyond the traditional IT field and increasing demand for AI-related skills in multiple industries.

Feb 17 • 06:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The 'Oil' of the Digital Age is 'Drying Up': The Invisible Crisis That is Making Everything More Expensive

A looming 'memory crisis' threatens the tech world as demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) outstrips supply, primarily fueled by the rapid expansion of AI data centers.

Feb 16 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shares in trucking and logistics firms plunge after AI freight tool launch

Trucking and logistics company stocks fell sharply following the launch of an AI tool that raises concerns about reduced demand in the sector.

Feb 13 • 09:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Mistral": Europe's Path to Counter the Dominance of American Artificial Intelligence

Mistral, a French AI company, is seeing a significant rise in revenues as European demand for alternatives to American tech firms grows, supported by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 11 • 11:24 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s SMIC expects flat revenue as drop in low-end orders offsets AI chip growth

China's SMIC anticipates flat revenue amid declining low-end orders despite rising demand for AI chip manufacturing.

Feb 11 • 03:13 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Mine workers in East Congo pay the price of the AI revolution, but the profits are elsewhere

The article discusses how workers in East Congo have suffered for over a century due to the global demand for resources, linking the current demand for cobalt in lithium batteries to exploitation and conflict in the region.

Feb 9 • 04:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Due to AI: Companies Need Fewer Bosses and Beginners

Artificial intelligence is flattening hierarchies within companies while increasing the demand for experienced individualists.

Feb 5 • 11:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TSMC to Start Producing 3-Nanometer Semiconductors in Kumamoto, Switching to Advanced Products for AI

TSMC plans to start manufacturing 3-nanometer semiconductors in Kumamoto, Japan, shifting focus to high-performance products for AI due to increased demand.

Feb 5 • 07:30 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Stock Prices Decline: Perspective on Decreased Software Demand Due to AI Proliferation

On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 4th, the Nikkei average fell as sell orders were placed on semiconductor-related stocks due to concerns that AI proliferation might reduce future software demand.

Feb 4 • 07:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

RAM shortage will last until 2028 due to increased AI demand: Intel

Intel warns that the shortage of RAM, crucial for the development of data centers and advanced processors in the AI ecosystem, will persist until 2028 due to high demand.

Feb 4 • 01:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

RAM prices soar due to AI and threaten to increase smartphone and computer costs

The rising demand for AI infrastructure has significantly impacted technology prices, with RAM costs increasing up to 350% in the past year, threatening to raise prices for smartphones and computers.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

A few seconds of AI video consumes as much electricity as a microwave in an hour. The necessary increase in production goes against green efforts

The rising energy demand from artificial intelligence is posing challenges for economic growth, particularly in developing countries, while projections indicate a 40% increase in electricity demand in the U.S. and Europe over the next two decades.

Feb 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

AI is reshaping US-China tech race – can electricity tilt the balance?

China's State Grid Corporation plans to invest significantly in electricity capacity, viewing it as a strategic asset in the US-China tech rivalry fueled by the demand for artificial intelligence.

Jan 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Taiwan announces massive investments in chips. Agreement with America on the horizon

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to invest over $50 billion this year to meet demand following a significant revenue increase in 2025.

Jan 15 • 16:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The price of memory due to AI has skyrocketed, mobile phones and computers will become more expensive

The price of computer memory has surged dramatically in just a few months, triggering a chain reaction that could raise the prices of smartphones, laptops, and other devices as early as 2026 due to increased demand driven by artificial intelligence.

Jan 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Alibaba, JPMorgan said to invest in Chinese chip designer Montage’s Hong Kong listing

Alibaba and JPMorgan are reportedly investing in Montage Technology's forthcoming Hong Kong IPO, which could raise up to $900 million, indicating strong demand for AI-related share offerings in the city.

Jan 14 • 13:30 UTC

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