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The US and China are by far the largest revenue generators in the global data center market, which comprises 3 main sub-sectors: servers, storage solutions, and networking infrastructure. Source @StatistaCharts Link bit.ly/46GKsXD rt @antgrasso #IT

Communication works better when people do not have to guess what we mean. Clear words and a respectful tone help teams save time and make better decisions together. #Communication #Leadership

ICYMI: NPR re-aired and re-published a segment featuring Rachael Sirianni, PhD, professor and vice chair of neurological surgery, about how NIH funding cuts have impacted her lab's pediatric cancer research. buff.ly/0iLfEE4

Self-supervised learning reduces annotation costs by generating labels from raw data, limiting manual effort. As models scale across business units, pretraining on unlabeled datasets shortens fine-tuning cycles and frees skilled teams for higher-value work. Microblog @antgrasso

AI is reducing the time needed to evaluate scenarios and alternatives before decisions are executed. Organizations that use this speed to improve judgment can limit costly direction changes and strengthen coordination. Microblog by @antgrasso #ai #leadership

Join Digital India Ask Our Experts to explore how the Brahmaputra Board is tackling floods, river erosion, and water management for a safer and sustainable North East 🎥 youtube.com/live/w1ZyUotLt… @DoWRRDGR_MoJS | @BBoard1982 | @ANI | @airnews | @DDNewslive | @PMOIndia | @PIB_India

Nextpower acquires Prevalon Energy, enters battery energy storage space ow.ly/1hSR106z6xB #Battery #Business #EnergyStorage #News #DTECHDataCentersandAI #Renewables

RNA sequencing with PANDORA-seq uncovered sperm small RNA signatures linked to motility and morphology, providing potential new biomarkers for assessing male fertility. - @Tongji_Uni rna-seqblog.com/pandora-seq-a-…

AI-driven headcount cuts rarely deliver as expected, and reducing too fast can expose capability gaps. Real value tends to come from reallocating talent or even adding roles where new needs emerge. Source @Gartner_inc Link gtnr.it/3No2nhW via @antgrasso

California: Bill on consumer deletion rights passes Senate. The bill expands consumer deletion rights and mandates online submission methods for personal information requests. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/californi…

When summer storms knock out the grid, residential solar + storage can keep your lights on 💡

Local pushback against data centers hits a new high – This Week in Cleantech ow.ly/i7jl106z5ON #Business #News #Podcasts #PolicyRegulation #Renewables

Please note that the AI, Data & Cybersecurity Roadshow – Uganda 2026 will now be held as a virtual event on June 4th 2026. This shift allows us to continue delivering a world-class experience while ensuring broader accessibility for all participants across the region and beyond. We remain committed to bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts for an impactful exchange on the future of AI, data, and cybersecurity. More details on the updated virtual format and schedule will be shared soon. For inquiries: customersuccess@cioafrica.co #AI #CyberSecurity #Data #CIOAfrica #AfricaTech #DigitalTransformation #TechEvents #VirtualEvent #FutureOfTech

Vermont: Bill on neurological rights and AI signed by Governor. The bill addresses the collection of neural data to protect neurological rights and regulate AI in health and human services. Learn more: dataguidance.com/news/vermont-b…

Project cancelations are accelerating while developers compete for sunsetting clean energy tax credits ow.ly/5lYs106z4ol #Business #News #PolicyRegulation #Solar #GridModernization #Renewables

RT One of the biggest security challenges with unstructured data is the lack of visibility and lineage as information moves across systems, clouds, and teams." #DataLineage #AI @Star_CIO infoworld.com/article/416097…

Inside PG&E’s ‘first of its kind’ wildfire monitoring center ow.ly/RNeS106z4ae #News #OutageManagement #PowerGrid #DTECH #GridModernization #PGE #ReliabilityandResilience #wildfires

Does Quebec have the workforce to meet its wind power aspirations? ow.ly/C5Af106z3pT #News #ProjectDevelopment #WindPower #ReliabilityandResilience #Renewables

Telemedicine is becoming part of everyday care for chronic conditions, making it easier for patients to connect with doctors. With remote monitoring and visits, treatments can be adjusted quickly, helping people manage their health with less disruption. Microblog @antgrasso

Email can feel like work, but checking it all day can break your focus. Real progress comes when you give your attention to one thing and let some messages wait. #Focus #Productivity

Huawei’s Tau Scaling is interesting because it moves the semiconductor conversation from size alone to time, data movement, and system coordination. For AI, this matters because future performance will depend on how efficiently chips, memory, software, and energy work together.