The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is witnessing a significant surge in investments and innovations, with various industries and companies betting big on the technology. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from Alibaba's massive investment in AI infrastructure to the adoption of AI in the healthcare industry.
Alibaba Commits $53 Billion to AI Infrastructure
Alibaba has announced plans to invest $53 billion in AI infrastructure over the next three years, making it the largest private computing project in China. The investment will be used to develop cloud computing and infrastructure, with a focus on AI-driven growth and its role as a leading global cloud provider.
Referral Traffic from AI Platforms Grows Despite Publishers' Attempts to Block Crawlers
Despite efforts by publishers to block crawlers, referral traffic from AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity is growing. The Atlantic saw a significant increase in traffic from ChatGPT, with referrals rising by over 80% from December to January. However, the traffic doesn't amount to much in the context of other referral platforms.
TCS Collaborates with Salesforce to Enable AI Adoption in Manufacturing Industry
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Salesforce to help businesses in the manufacturing and semiconductor industries harness the power of AI and cloud computing. The collaboration aims to solve the challenge of unlocking data-driven insights from scattered, unstructured datasets.
Christie's First-Ever AI Sale Angers Some Artists
Christie's has launched its first-ever sale dedicated to artworks created with artificial intelligence, sparking anger among some artists. The sale features about 20 pieces and runs online until March 5, with some artists accusing the auction house of promoting AI-generated art without proper attribution.
New Coalition Aims to Put Artificial Intelligence on a More Sustainable Path
A new coalition, spearheaded by France, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aims to put artificial intelligence on a more sustainable path. The coalition brings together stakeholders across the AI value chain for dialogue and ambitious collaborative initiatives.
Sonar Bets On AI Code Automation With AutoCodeRover Acquisition
Sonar has acquired AutoCodeRover, a leading provider of clean code solutions, to integrate agentic AI into enterprise software development. The deal positions Sonar to automate software maintenance at scale while sharpening its competitive edge against a growing ecosystem of AI-powered DevOps tools.
Alibaba to Invest Over $53 Billion in AI Over Next 3 Years in Response to Trump's Stargate
Alibaba has announced plans to invest over $53 billion in AI over the next three years, in response to the US government's AI initiatives under Donald Trump's Stargate project. The company's cloud business has seen steady growth, with revenue climbing 13% year-over-year to $4.35 billion in the last quarter.
Key Takeaways
- Alibaba's $53 billion investment in AI infrastructure is the largest private computing project in China.
- Referral traffic from AI platforms is growing despite publishers' attempts to block crawlers.
- TCS and Salesforce are collaborating to enable AI adoption in the manufacturing industry.
- Christie's first-ever AI sale has sparked anger among some artists.
- A new coalition aims to put artificial intelligence on a more sustainable path.
- Sonar has acquired AutoCodeRover to integrate agentic AI into enterprise software development.
- Alibaba is investing over $53 billion in AI over the next three years in response to Trump's Stargate project.
Sources
- Alibaba to pour US$53 billion into AI infrastructure in bet on future growth
- Referral traffic from AI platforms grows despite publishers’ attempts to block crawlers
- TCS collaborates with Salesforce to enable AI adoption in manufacturing industry
- Christie's first-ever AI sale angers some artists
- New coalition aims to put artificial intelligence on a more sustainable path
- Artificial Intelligence Adoption in the Healthcare Industry: After a Slow Start, Hospitals Are Finally Starting to Use AI
- Alibaba plans to invest $53 billion on AI infrastructure over the next three years
- A Tale of Two Stakeholder Groups in Regulating Healthcare AI
- Sonar Bets On AI Code Automation With AutoCodeRover Acquisition
- Alibaba to invest over $53 billion in AI over next 3 years in response to Trump's Stargate