The Download: Europe’s heat wave hits the grid, and IBM’s chip targets Moore’s Law

2026-06-25 | original

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Why This Matters

The article highlights significant developments in the tech industry, from Europe's energy challenges impacting data centers to advancements in AI hardware and geopolitical shifts in AI influence. These trends underscore the growing importance of sustainable infrastructure, innovative chip design, and international cooperation in shaping the future of technology and AI governance.

Key Takeaways

OpenAI and Broadcom's new AI chip aims to enhance large-scale AI systems like ChatGPT.
Europe's heat wave is stressing the energy grid, affecting data center operations and highlighting sustainability concerns.
The EU and US are collaborating to limit reliance on Chinese AI, signaling a shift in global AI power dynamics.

3 The EU has joined a US pact to stop relying on Chinese AI

Much of the rest of the world seems to still be a battleground for control. (FT $)

+ China is expanding its AI push in the Global South to counter the US. (The Wire China)

+ Chinese AI experts are freaking out about the AI arms race. (Wired $)

4 OpenAI and Broadcom have unveiled their first jointly designed AI chip

Jalapeño is built to power large-scale AI systems like ChatGPT. (NYT $)

+ It’s part of OpenAI’s push to “build the full stack.” (CNBC)

5 A new report shows ICE has built a vast hi-tech surveillance system

It includes facial recognition, drones, and data scraping.(Guardian)

+ Is the Pentagon allowed to surveil citizens with AI? (MIT Technology Review)

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