computing power
Coverage of computing power in the Nexus archive.
- Profits in China’s chipmaking sector soar 2,500% in first half amid AI boom
China’s major chip manufacturers reported a 2,579.5% profit surge in the first half of 2026 due to soaring demand for AI and computing power, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The NBS linked the growth to AI integration across industries driving massive computing needs.
- AMD to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic as part of computing power deal
AMD is investing up to $5 billion in Anthropic as part of a computing power deal. Anthropic's agreement with AMD is part of a series of infrastructure deals aimed at increasing computing capacity.
- Google caps Meta’s Gemini use as AI demand strains capacity
Google has limited Meta’s access to its Gemini AI model as increased demand for advanced AI systems creates a shortage of computing resources. The surge in AI model usage is making computing power the most scarce resource in the tech industry.
- The Allure of the Anti-Screen-Time Toy
Bondu is a $300 AI-powered stuffed dinosaur marketed as 'screen-free' despite containing advanced computing technology. It addresses parental concerns about screen time, a topic highlighted by institutions like the American Academy of Pediatrics and surveys showing widespread guilt among parents over children's screen use.