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What is Prometheus? Meta Announces First AI Supercluster, Expected to Go Live by 2026

Meta ihas announced to launch Prometheus, its first AI supercluster, by 2026 in a high-stake push into generative AI. Fueled by billions of dollars of investment, tent-based data centers and aggressive hiring of top researchers, the effort is a sign of Meta's desire to outdo OpenAI and Google. Hyperion and Superintelligence Labs are other products that Meta has in the works as it attempts to be a potential AI giant.
Jul 15, 2025
By Anshul Panda
Google WIndsurf deal

Google Ropes-in Windsurf AI Talent on Board in $2.4 Billion Tech Licensing Deal Without Taking Ownership

Google has roped in talent from AI coding startup Windsurf in a surprise move that put it ahead of rival OpenAI. Rather than acquiring the company, Google is paying $2.4 billion in licensing fees to use Windsurf's tech in a non-exclusive manner. Windsurf stays separate, but its primary team—including CEO Varun Mohan—comes on board at Google DeepMind to develop next-level AI coding tools.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
Japan internet speed record

Japan Shatters World's Fastest Internet Speed Record with Mind-Blowing 1.02 Petabits Per Second

Japan has broken internet speed records with a data transfer of 1.02 petabits per second, which is fast enough to download Netflix's entire library in just a second. With sophisticated 19-core fiber-optic cables, the reearch team sent data over a distance of 1,800 km at the speed of light without any sort of loss. The development enables faster AI, cloud computing and, in the distant future, 6G networks — although it will likely be years before we see it in consumer applications.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda