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Aon Launches Comprehensive Insurance Program for Data Center Lifecycle Risk Management

Global professional services firm Aon has unveiled a comprehensive insurance program designed to protect data center projects throughout their entire lifecycle. The facility addresses growing risks in digital infrastructure development driven by AI and cloud computing demands.

Integrated Insurance Solution for Digital Infrastructure

Global professional services firm Aon plc has launched a comprehensive insurance facility specifically designed to address the complex risk landscape facing data center development and operations, according to company reports. The Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) provides seamless coverage from construction through operational readiness under a single integrated facility, sources indicate.

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Google and Anthropic in Advanced Talks for Major AI Infrastructure Partnership

Google is reportedly in advanced negotiations with AI developer Anthropic for a significant computing partnership that could reach billions of dollars. The potential deal would expand upon Google’s existing $3 billion investment in the AI startup. This partnership comes as cloud providers and AI developers increasingly form long-term alliances to secure computing capacity.

Major AI Infrastructure Partnership in the Works

Google and artificial intelligence company Anthropic are reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar computing partnership that could significantly impact the generative AI infrastructure market, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The potential agreement would build upon Google’s existing relationship with Anthropic, where the tech giant has invested approximately $3 billion to date and serves as one of Anthropic’s primary cloud providers.

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China Debuts Pioneering Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center

China has completed construction of the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center off Shanghai’s coast. The facility combines offshore wind energy with natural seabed cooling to dramatically reduce energy and land use compared to traditional data centers.

Revolutionary Green Computing Infrastructure

China has completed construction of what sources indicate is the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center, located in the Lin-gang Special Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone. The $226 million project represents a significant advancement in sustainable, high-performance computing infrastructure that could transform how data centers are powered and cooled.