AIBusinessTechnology

Meta Cuts 600 AI Jobs Amid Major Infrastructure Investment Push

Meta is laying off approximately 600 employees in its AI division while simultaneously pursuing aggressive infrastructure investment. The company continues hiring for its superintelligence unit despite the workforce reduction.

Major Workforce Reduction in AI Division

Meta is eliminating approximately 600 positions within its artificial intelligence unit, according to internal memos obtained by multiple news outlets. The layoffs, first reported by Axios and confirmed by CNBC, affect employees across AI infrastructure, the Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) group, and various product-related teams.

BusinessInnovationTechnology

Equinix Advances Malaysian Expansion with Second Johor Data Center Milestone

Equinix has topped out its second data center in Johor, Malaysia, with the 7MW JH2 facility set to begin operations in early 2027. The project includes advanced liquid cooling technology and represents a significant expansion of the company’s Malaysian footprint.

Construction Milestone Reached

Global colocation firm Equinix has reached a significant construction milestone for its second Malaysian data center in Johor, according to recent reports. Sources indicate the company has topped out JH2, marking the completion of the structural phase for the facility.

BusinessInvestmentManufacturing

Tate to Invest $61 Million in New Kentucky Manufacturing Plant Creating 400 Jobs

Tate has confirmed plans to establish its largest North American manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Kentucky. The $61.2 million project is expected to generate 400 full-time manufacturing positions. The facility will specialize in thermal management and airflow solutions for data centers.

Major Manufacturing Investment in Kentucky

Tate, a leading data center infrastructure specialist, has announced plans to establish its largest North American manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Kentucky, according to company reports. The $61.2 million investment represents a significant economic development for the region and marks Tate’s first operational presence in the state.

CloudTechnology

Major AWS Network Disruption Cripples Key Internet Platforms

A significant AWS outage originating from Northern Virginia data centers has disrupted numerous internet services including Slack, ChatGPT, and major gaming platforms. Amazon engineers are actively working to resolve network connectivity issues affecting multiple AWS services. The disruption highlights the internet’s heavy reliance on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure.

Widespread Service Disruptions Reported

A major Amazon Web Services outage has been causing significant disruptions across numerous online platforms today, according to reports from multiple technology companies. Sources indicate the issues began this morning with increased latency and error rates affecting services hosted in Amazon’s Northern Virginia data center region, with the company still working toward a complete resolution hours after the initial reports.