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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-05 06:25:53

Similarweb: generative AI platforms were averaging ~7B monthly web visits as of September 2025, up 76% YoY, rivaling the traffic of major social networks (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder)
the-decoder.com/chatbots-are-n

Chatbots are now rivaling social networks as a core layer of internet infrastructure
New data from Similarweb reveals massive spikes in traffic and app downloads, while the user base expands to include older generations.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-06 00:30:01

Un Momento III 🕰️
一瞬 III 🕰️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a city bus parked on a street. In front of the bus is a metal rolling staircase or platform with handrails, likely used for maintenance or boarding. The bus has Chinese characters "北京公交" (Beijing Public Transport) and the number "263400" printed on its side. The background features a modern glass building with reflections. The composition highlights urban infrastructure and public transportation. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一辆停在街边的城市公交车。公交车前方有一…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of the front of a school bus. The bus has a large, rectangular grille with a circular emblem at its center. Two side mirrors extend outward from the front, and the windshield reflects trees and surroundings. A bold number "4" is displayed in the top left corner of the windshield, possibly indicating the bus route. The hood features partially visible stylized text or graphics. Behind the bus is a gated fence with a sign that includes the le…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a storefront labeled "LE LABO." Above the sign are industrial-style light fixtures. In front of the store is a construction lift platform labeled "SUNWARD SWSL1412HD," suggesting maintenance or installation work. A smaller, partially obscured "LE LABO" sign is visible to the left. The building exterior features clean lines and shadows, with a mix of modern and utilitarian architectural elements. The photo captures urban texture and cont…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an indoor space, possibly a parking garage or corridor. A "Do Not Enter" traffic sign is mounted on the wall. A fluorescent light fixture and a ventilation grille are also visible. To the right, a fire safety sign in Chinese and English reads: "HYDRANT / EXTINGUISH / CALL 119." The image emphasizes geometric shapes, stark lighting, and utilitarian design. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，拍摄于室内空间，可能是停车场或建筑走廊。墙上安装有一个“禁止进入”的交通标志。画面中还可见荧光灯和通风格栅。右侧有一个消防安全标志…
@ErikJonker@mastodon.social
2025-11-06 14:09:20

So AI Datacenters are going to space...
research.google/blog/exploring

Exploring a space-based, scalable AI infrastructure system design

@hex@kolektiva.social
2026-01-04 20:50:01

Oil is the absolute enemy, and that should be completely clear at this point. Advocate hard for a Dutch style traffic plan and Dutch bike infrastructure. Push hard for mass transit. Fight car infrastructure with everything you can. Abolish free parking.
Every dollar you spend on gas, every dollar that goes to roads and free parking, is a dollar that will be spent murdering civilians to steal their oil.
Free parking is the most important subsidy to car culture. The more expensive you can make parking, the fewer cars will be on the road, the safer cities will be, and the less money will be available for the gang of thieves directing the military.
#FuckCars

@paulwermer@sfba.social
2026-01-06 16:21:51

" #Conservatives" are fine with some forms of #WealthTransfer. YAY for #FlowUp economics, the billionaires version of

Trump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse oil firms for Venezuela investment
President says a ‘tremendous amount of money’ will need to be spent repairing country’s infrastructure

@PaulWermer@sfba.social
2026-01-06 16:21:51

" #Conservatives" are fine with some forms of #WealthTransfer. YAY for #FlowUp economics, the billionaires version of

Trump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse oil firms for Venezuela investment
President says a ‘tremendous amount of money’ will need to be spent repairing country’s infrastructure

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-11-06 03:10:44

A profile of OpenAI President Greg Brockman and his role in the company's $1.4T infrastructure buildout that's required to reach AGI (Sharon Goldman/Fortune)
fortune.com/2025/11/05/openai-

Meet OpenAI’s master builder: Greg Brockman is steering a $1.4 trillion infrastructure surge with stakes that go far beyond AI
As OpenAI’s president, Brockman is focused on “completing the mission” of moving beyond AI to artificial general intelligence (AGI).

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2025-12-05 20:09:43

Brazil fast-tracks paving controversial highway in Amazon with new licensing rule
news.mongabay.com/short-articl

Brazil fast-tracks paving controversial highway in Amazon with new licensing rule
Brazil’s Senate approved an environmental licensing bill that could expedite major infrastructure projects, including paving a highway that cuts through one of the most intact parts of the Amazon Rainforest in northwestern Brazil. The BR-319 highway runs through 885 kilometers (550 miles) of rainforest, connecting Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, with Rondônia state farther […]

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-12-05 18:00:39

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.
This network has 1696415 nodes and 11095298 edges.
Tags: Technological, Communication, Unweighted
networks.skewed.de/net/as_s…

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005). 1696415 nodes, 11095298 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/as_skitter

as_skitter — Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.

@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2025-11-06 10:35:30

The Authoritarian Stack.
This is brilliant – if you’re interested in human rights, democracy, and tech, and want to understand technofascism/corporatocracy bookmark and read this.👇
#AuthoritarianStack #tech

Ecologia Digital (@josemurilo@mato.social)
"The Pipeline Made Visible Unlike old #authoritarianism built on fear and force, this new system rules through code, capital, and infrastructure — making resistance feel architecturally impossible. It’s a self-reinforcing loop:
#Ideology fuels venture capital → #capital captures the state → #thestate feeds the same private systems that built it. A new model of power — #privatizedsovereignty." https://www.authoritarian-stack.info/

@jorgecandeias@mastodon.social
2026-01-06 16:47:50

Europe: get the fuck out of American tech infrastructure. Fucking NOW.

@Tuxramus@social.linux.pizza
2025-12-06 00:42:07

It’s an N-Scale Industrial Revolution tonight! 🚂🏗️
Streaming "Penguin Style" 3D printing on the Linux rig. We are building out the railway infrastructure: ▪️ Tunnel Entrances ▪️ 45' Grain Silos ▪️ Industrial Storage Tanks & Sheds
Come watch the tiny world come together! 👇 twitch.tv/tuxramus

Tuxramus - Twitch
LOTRO On Linux (Server: Glamdring) Commands: !discord !fish !leaderboard FFbot RPG !rpggame #TheSpiffingPuddings

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2025-12-03 22:35:50

URL Media, a network of community publishers that serve BIPOC audiences, receives a three-year, $5M Knight Foundation grant as it works to expand partnerships (URL Media)
url-media.com/url-media-secure

URL Media Secures $5 Million Knight Foundation Grant to Build Unprecedented Sustainable Infrastructure for Community Media
Three-Year Grant Fuels Critical Infrastructure and Network Growth from 37 to 100 Publisher Partners Plus 250 Creators and Trusted Messengers to Reach 50 Million People in all 50 States by 2028.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-11-06 16:05:48

DualBird, which has created a plug-in for rewritable hardware to accelerate data workloads, raised $25M, including a $16.5M Series A led by Lightspeed (Chris Metinko/Axios)
axios.com/pro/enterprise-softw

Exclusive: Data infrastructure startup DualBird raises $25M
Lightspeed Venture Partners led the Series A portion of the financing.

@brichapman@mastodon.social
2025-12-05 23:43:00

Offshore wind farms are about to get a second job: charging stations for electric ships.
Two Danish companies are pioneering this integration at Bornholm, a designated "energy island" in one of Europe's busiest shipping corridors. The concept could provide 17 terawatt-hours of clean power for battery-powered ferries and cargo vessels, saving €2 billion in oil imports while slashing marine emissions.

Offshore wind farms could be used as charging hubs for electric and hybrid ships
Two Danish companies are exploring the possibility of integrating offshore wind with marine electrification – essentially, charging infrastructure for battery powered vessels at sea.

@gwire@mastodon.social
2026-01-05 14:31:27

It was heavily implied that the power going out in Caracas shortly before the US raid was a cyber operation.
In the same way that the US fears Chinese equipment will be remotely commandeered for military or espionage uses, governments will probably be looking at where US company equipment sits in their critical infrastructure.
I imagine they'll be requesting software inspection and reproducible build chains, as the UK did for Huawei.

@UP8@mastodon.social
2025-12-03 17:55:33

🐘 Unfinished infrastructure, wasted public funds: Colombia's 'white elephants' exposed
france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-o

The Observers - Unfinished infrastructure, wasted public funds: Colombia's 'white elephants' exposed
In Colombia, an Instagram account called "White Elephant" exposes unfinished infrastructure (often referred to as “white elephants”), the waste of public funds and irregularities surrounding certain toll booths. The account visits the sites, then posts videos and files complaints to pressure officials and companies. The Observers team spoke to the individual behind this account followed by more than 300,000 people.

@burger_jaap@mastodon.social
2025-12-03 08:53:09

Managed charging of EVs (called 'smart charging' in Europe) could save California $5 - 18 billion on distribution grid upgrades by 2040. Increased electrification (transport, buildings) offsets increased infrastructure costs by -0.2-4.5¢/kWh for all.

Graphs show load profiles throughout the day. The text states that in a managed EV charging behaviour scenario, 50% of light-duty and 20% of medium and heavy-duty EVs participate.
Various graphs showing the distribution upgrade costs for 2025-2040 for the three utilities plus combined for different scenarios. The difference in 2040 between the highest scenario and the lowest scenario (managed charging) is approximately 18 billion.
@peterhoneyman@a2mi.social
2026-02-02 21:51:10

Why are all these telephone poles hanging sideways in the air along Eight Mile?

This photo shows a winter street scene with snow on the ground. The main focus is on utility infrastructure - there are several tall utility poles with power lines running between them creating a web of cables across the cloudy gray sky. In the center, there's a distinctive H-frame utility structure made of tall wooden or concrete poles with a horizontal crossbeam. The road appears to be clear and wet, with white lane markings visible. Orange and white construction cones line the side of the r…
This photo shows another view of a similar winter street scene. The image features tall utility poles with H-frame crossbeams supporting power lines against an overcast gray sky. The poles appear to be metal lattice or truss-style construction with horizontal crossbeams. In the foreground, there's a clear road with white lane markings and a speed limit sign showing 40 mph. Snow covers the ground on both sides of the road, and orange construction cones are visible along the roadside. Several ve…
@hex@kolektiva.social
2026-01-04 20:55:34

There's actually a lot we don't talk about related to cars and the military industrial complex. My point that internal combustion engines align the citizens and the military (by forcing citizens to rely on the critical resource at the center or the military industrial complex) remains evergreen. But people also generally don't realize that the manufacturing infrastructure of cars is fungible, and can be shifted to aircraft and tanks when needed.
Car manufacturing capabilities are intimately related to militarism in a way that bicycles aren't. That's also worth thinking about.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-11-06 07:30:46

The AI boom is driving coordinated innovation in the US as it builds fabs and energy infrastructure that could have lasting value even if the bubble bursts (Ben Thompson/Stratechery)
stratechery.com/2025/the-benef

The Benefits of Bubbles
We are in an AI Bubble: the big question is if this bubble will worth it for the physical infrastructure and coordinated innovation that result?

@davej@dice.camp
2025-12-04 09:52:45

Ultimately, #Melbourne’s inaccessible tram stops are what led to my wife and I moving to Canberra. It’s despicable that #PublicTransport in a city of Melbourne’s size should be so deliberately exclusive of the disabled.

I can’t believe its not @twcau (@twcau@mastodon.social)
@augustusbrown@aus.social @maudenificent@aus.social “The new stops will not be accessible” How TH did this idea escape the cereal box FFS. There’s simply no excuse in this day and age for new build but inaccessible transport infrastructure. @danielbowen

@anneroth@systemli.social
2026-02-02 19:03:51

Ich schätze, dass einige etwas übertrieben finden, wie sehr ich darauf rumreite, dass #DigitaleSouveränität ein problematischer Begriff ist.
Großartiger Text dazu, und aktuell zum Iran:
"..the current wave pushing digital sovereignty as the key to ending dependency on American and Chinese technology is negligent of its Eurocentric bias. Despite democrati…

Iran’s Case Should Put an End to Illusions About Digital Sovereignty
Iran’s case shows why digital sovereignty won’t solve internet shutdowns or unchecked private dominance over digital infrastructure, writes Azadeh Akbari.

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-12-02 11:00:07

"Coffee waste helps make lower carbon concrete"
#Coffee #Concrete
techxplore.com/news/2025-11…

Coffee waste helps make lower carbon concrete
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials.

@shochdoerfer@phpc.social
2025-12-03 14:55:05

Bun is joining Anthropic bun.sh/blog/bun-joins-anthropic

Bun is joining Anthropic
Bun has been acquired by Anthropic. Anthropic is betting on Bun as the infrastructure powering Claude Code, Claude Agent SDK, and future AI coding products & tools.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-11-06 16:50:57

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar clarifies the startup is not seeking a government "backstop" for its infrastructure deals, saying her use of the word "muddied the point" (Ashley Capoot/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/11/06/openai-cfo

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says company isn't seeking government backstop, clarifying prior comment
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said in a LinkedIn post that the artificial intelligence company is not seeking a government backstop for its infrastructure commitments.

@rmdes@mstdn.social
2026-02-03 17:20:50

> I am watching ICE agents shoot a nurse in Minneapolis, and half the country believes the verified video of his previous encounter with federal agents is a deepfake. I am watching the infrastructure of verification get systematically dismantled by an administration that understands, perhaps better than anyone, that ambiguity is power. I am watching the epistemic commons burn while we argue about whether the fire is real....

@carlos@social.perceptiveconstructs.com
2026-01-03 09:21:42
@…

Unfortunately I don't expect much. Some calls for restraint. Maybe some polite condemnation. The more likely the further west but nothing with teeth.

We are not getting independent (of the US) foreign policies until we have taken charge of our security and of critical financial and technology infrastructure.
@CubitOom@social.linux.pizza
2026-02-03 03:21:43

Minneapolis Police stormed into three different filter blockades, chasing away community members and removing infrastructure that was actively being used to monitor and combat ICE activity. (Date unknown)
Source:
reddit.com/comments/1qugj4x

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2026-01-04 13:00:38

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.
This network has 1696415 nodes and 11095298 edges.
Tags: Technological, Communication, Unweighted
networks.skewed.de/net/as_s…

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005). 1696415 nodes, 11095298 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/as_skitter

as_skitter — Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-05 06:06:08

CEO Matthew Prince says Cloudflare has blocked 416B AI bot requests for its customers since July 1, and that Google can see 3.2x more internet pages than OpenAI (Lily Hay Newman/Wired)
wired.com/story/big-interview-

Cloudflare Has Blocked 416 Billion AI Bot Requests Since July 1
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince claims the internet infrastructure company’s efforts to block AI crawlers are already seeing big results.

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2025-12-01 02:01:11

lmao
#BanCars #FuckTheNYPost #WarOnCars

A skeet (eg, bluesky toot) from The New York Post. Theheadline reads, "Mamdani hires car-hating activist Ben Furnas to transportation team: 'war on drivers'", with the subhed "Car-hating TRansportation Alternatives boss Ben Furnas has been appointed to Mamdani's transition team for transportation, climate, and infrastructure.." The first response to it is someone named "Lunchtown", saying "Are you guys [meaning the nypost] on bsky for like humiliation fetish reasons?"
@cdarwin@c.im
2025-12-02 16:43:14

One of the many nightmare scenarios facing us is that
a badly led and mostly destroyed intelligence infrastructure
fails to prevent a major terrorist attack
and that attack is then used as justification to speed up the fascism.
-- Ken White
bsky.app/profile/kenwhite.bsky

Popehat of Serious Proportion (@kenwhite.bsky.social)
Yeah, one of the many nightmare scenarios facing us is that a badly led and mostly destroyed intelligence infrastructure fails to prevent a major terrorist attack and that attack is then used as justification to speed up the fascism. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

@carlos@perceptiveconstructs.com
2026-01-03 09:21:42
@…

Unfortunately I don't expect much. Some calls for restraint. Maybe some polite condemnation. The more likely the further west but nothing with teeth.

We are not getting independent (of the US) foreign policies until we have taken charge of our security and of critical financial and technology infrastructure.
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-05 06:40:29

Taiwan says China's cyberattacks on its hospitals, banks, energy, and other infrastructure rose 6% YoY in 2025 to an average of 2.63M attacks a day (Yimou Lee/Reuters)
reuters.com/world/china/chines

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-02 21:15:47

Amazon Ads announces the open beta of its Model Context Protocol, which lets advertisers connect AI agents to Amazon Ads through a single integration (Trishla Ostwal/Adweek)
adweek.com/media/amazon-agenti

Amazon Opens Its Ad Stack to AI Agents With MCP Rollout
At IAB ALM, the retail giant pitched MCP as infrastructure for AI agents to run advertising workflows more efficiently.

@karlauerbach@sfba.social
2025-11-25 22:57:21

I found this an interesting view on the AI scraping and Hoovering everything disease.
This view focuses on the overhead and costs that such hoovering places on our packet carrying infrastructure.
"The hiQ Decision Legalized Infrastructure Theft - We Need a Federal Fix"

The hiQ Decision Legalized Infrastructure Theft - We Need a Federal Fix
The hiQ ruling erased legal protections against commercial scraping, leaving infrastructure providers to absorb escalating costs. Without federal action defining data misappropriation, a free-rider AI economy could undermine open networks, investment, and long-term data integrity.

@Dragofix@veganism.social
2026-01-28 20:23:46

Expanding existing mines poses overlooked long-term environmental and social risks #environment

Expanding existing mines poses overlooked long-term environmental and social risks
Mining companies worldwide are expanding mineral extraction at existing mines, as the rate of opening new sites slows, to meet global demand driven mainly by the need for clean energy infrastructure.

@ErikJonker@mastodon.social
2025-11-28 06:29:40

Good news, any progress in more federated social media is a good thing in my view.
openfuture.eu/blog/eurosky-daw

Eurosky dawns – Open Future
The Eurosky initiative is building European social media infrastructure on the ATProtocol, representing a new step in Europe's digital sovereignty agenda as policymakers seek alternatives to Big Tech platforms that serve public interest rather than commercial imperatives.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-31 00:30:01

Different Corners ▶️
不同的角落 ▶️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Fujifilm NEOPAN SS, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo showing a transparent rectangular container filled with numerous disposable cups. The word “Veryfree.” is printed boldly on the container’s side. Behind it, a graffiti mural decorates the wall, and a building with traditional roof tiles is visible. An umbrella suggests an outdoor setting. The image may comment on consumerism or environmental waste, with the discarded cups confined in a clear box. The monochrome palette adds a reflect…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A monochrome photo of a corner where two tiled walls meet. The walls are painted with a mural of cartoon-style people riding bicycles. The figures are playful and stylized, adding whimsy to the scene. In the corner sits a modern bar stool with a curved seat and four legs. The tiled floor has small patches of grass growing between the cracks and at the base of the walls. The image blends real objects with artistic elements, creating a surreal, urban atmosphe…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photo capturing the rooftops of traditional East Asian architecture. The curved roof tiles and ornate decorations at the roof’s peak suggest historical Chinese design. A sculpted figure sits atop the roof. Electrical wires stretch across the foreground, introducing a modern element. The contrast between old architecture and modern infrastructure evokes themes of cultural continuity and change. The grainy texture suggests the photo w…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) A black-and-white photo of a rectangular planter filled with rose bushes and tangled, dried vines. The roses are in bloom, contrasting with the lifeless vines. Behind the planter stands a vertical sign with bold Chinese characters and the English words “WELCOME COFFEE LOVE.” The sign suggests a nearby café or shop. The scene is outdoors, possibly on a sidewalk. The composition juxtaposes vitality and decay, with the roses symbolizing life and the vines suggesting abandonment…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-05 12:01:46

Palo Alto Networks: an Asian cyber-espionage group broke into systems belonging to 70 critical infrastructure organizations and governments in 37 countries (Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters

@davidaugust@mastodon.online
2026-01-27 21:56:38

"…the world needs to log off corporate-owned, centrally-controlled social media platforms & log on to a better way of being online. The world needs an open social web through the fediverse & Mastodon.
Calls for public institutions to invest in digital sovereignty are increasing across civil society. The term digital sovereignty means that an institution has autonomy & control over the critical digital infrastructure, data, & services that make up their online prese…

The world needs social sovereignty
The world needs to log off corporate-owned, centrally-controlled social media platforms and log on to a better way of being online. The world needs an open social web through the fediverse and Mastodon.

@boris@cosocial.ca
2025-11-29 17:30:52

“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers.
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
<…

The joint statements coming out of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty miss a structural blind spot: we keep talking about AI while ignoring the system that actually shapes public opinion at scale -… | Sebastian Vogelsang | 15 comments
The joint statements coming out of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty miss a structural blind spot: we keep talking about AI while ignoring the system that actually shapes public opinion at scale - social media. Social media is critical infrastructure. It governs what people see, what narratives take hold, and how fast disinformation spreads. As long as Europe remains dependent on a handful of US platforms, we have no meaningful control over the integrity of our own information ecosystem. Thi…

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-05 04:15:51

Sources: Masayoshi Son plans with the White House to build "Trump Industrial Parks" in the US to produce AI infrastructure parts, funded by Japan's trade deal (Wall Street Journal)
wsj.com/tech/trump-softbank-ma

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-11-28 11:00:01

"Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure"
#Europe #Africa #Energy

EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure
European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2026-02-03 17:00:35

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.
This network has 1696415 nodes and 11095298 edges.
Tags: Technological, Communication, Unweighted
networks.skewed.de/net/as_s…

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005). 1696415 nodes, 11095298 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/as_skitter

as_skitter — Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.

@crell@phpc.social
2026-01-16 14:44:02

Free markets don't apply to every industry, nor should they. Social infrastructure needs to be handled differently.
garfieldtech.com/blog/social-i

@gray17@mastodon.social
2026-01-28 03:48:07

Q: Is the Gas Town memecoin scam a good funding method for open source projects?
A: No. Obviously.
blog.dshr.org/2026/01/funding-

Funding Open Source?
$BLEEBZORX chart Most of the world's software infrastructure is, or is based upon, open source. The developers and supporters of some of it...

@johnleonard@mastodon.social
2026-01-26 12:41:28

Whoever thought it would be a good idea to rely on a handful of companies from a single country to maintain the UK’s digital infrastructure?
Well, the government for one.
computing.co.uk/feature/2026/w

Why cloud-first has meant sovereignty last – and how to fix it
Whoever thought it would be a good idea to rely on a handful of companies from a single country to maintain the UK’s digital infrastructure?

@socallinuxexpo@social.linux.pizza
2026-01-28 23:15:01

Meet Alex Rasmussen, a software engineer with 10 years of experience building fast, reliable data systems. If you’re into performance, scale, and clean infrastructure, you’ll want to hear from him.
Learn more about Alex: youtu.be/nvwCemb0LI4

@servelan@newsie.social
2025-12-25 01:13:36

Sean Duffy takes credit for Pete Buttigieg's infrastructure grants - LGBTQ Nation
lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/sean-d

@thomastraynor@social.linux.pizza
2026-01-30 14:34:35

Transit system isn't reliable. Work space is limited and not enough parking...
Home office is better equipped.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/publ

Public servants could be forced back to offices full time with no reliable way to get there | Opinion
If Ottawa is going to demand physical presence from workers, then it must provide physical infrastructure that can support it.

@veit@mastodon.social
2026-01-23 07:46:53

Good report on technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure in the EU: ‘The European Union is currently heavily dependent on foreign technologies. This reduces its capacity for strategic action and its economic competitiveness. It also exposes its sensitive data, in particular due to US extraterritorial laws.’

REPORT on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure | A10-0107/2025 | European Parliament
REPORT on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure (2025/2007(INI)) Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Rapporteur: Sarah Knafo

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-30 00:30:01

Some City Some Nature VII 🏙️🪾
一些城一些自然 VII 🏙️🪾
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Fujifilm NEOPAN SS, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a cluttered workbench filled with tools and electronic components. Items include a squeeze bottle, a vented electronic device with wires, a roll of tape, screws, bolts, and disassembled mechanical parts. The background shows a vehicle and a wall, suggesting a garage or workshop setting. The scene conveys hands-on technical work in progress or paused. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一个杂乱的工作台，上面堆满了工具和电子零件。可见物品包括尖嘴塑料瓶、有通风孔和电线的电子设备、胶带卷、螺丝、螺栓以及拆解的…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a traditional Chinese archway with multiple ornate tiers of eaves. Each tier features intricate carvings and small figurines, typical of classical Chinese architecture. The structure is intersected by a web of overhead utility wires, creating a stark contrast between ancient design and modern infrastructure. The image evokes a sense of cultural heritage disrupted by urban development. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一座传统的中国牌楼建筑。牌楼有多层飞檐，每层都雕刻着…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a narrow paved alleyway lined with trees and dense vegetation. On the left, fruit-bearing trees partially obscure a building wall. On the right, thick foliage and a wooden fence border the path. Overhead, utility poles and power lines stretch across the sky. The alley leads into the distance, creating depth and a quiet, secluded atmosphere. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，描绘了一条狭窄的铺石小巷，两侧是茂密的树木和植被。左边的果树上挂着圆形果实，部分遮挡了后方的建筑墙体。右边是浓密的灌木和木栅栏。天空中布满了电线和电…
NEOPAN SS 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo showing two large cylindrical stacks filled with corn cobs in front of a flat-roofed building. The building has several windows, an air conditioning unit, and hanging cables. A striped traffic cone sits on the ground amid debris. Overhead, power lines crisscross the sky. The image captures everyday urban life with elements of food storage and infrastructure. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面中有两大圆柱形玉米堆，位于一座平顶建筑前。建筑有多个窗户、一个空调机和垂挂的电缆。地面上有一个黑白条纹的交通锥和一…
@brichapman@mastodon.social
2026-01-01 06:42:00

Credo just dropped its 2025 ESG report, and it's all about making AI infrastructure greener.
The connectivity tech company is tackling one of AI's biggest challenges: massive energy consumption in data centers. Their solution? High-speed connectivity hardware designed for lower power use and reduced waste.
Beyond products, they're investing in education, health, and local communities.

Credo Releases 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. San Jose, California — Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Credo) (NASDAQ: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved reliability and energy efficiency, has released its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report outlines ... [continued]

@UP8@mastodon.social
2025-12-31 19:15:37

💯 3D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
techxplore.com/news/2025-11-3d

3D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3D print homes and infrastructure.

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2025-11-28 13:44:48

At last a sensible note on the bond problem that underpins the tax rises in #Budget2025.
"Slowing quantitative tightening, having the Bank of England absorb its own losses on its balance sheet and reducing the amount of interest paid out on reserves all offer ways for the government to recoup these losses and invest in public services and infrastructure. "
Budget tax rises to…

Budget tax rises to be overshadowed by Bank of England bond sales and losses
Bank of England to make cumulative losses of £112bn until 2030/31, wiping out the £78bn in tax rises raised in today’s budget

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 10:55:58

Sources: Reno-based chip startup Positron raised a $230M Series B from the QIA and others to build high-speed memory chips, taking its total raised to $300M (Rebecca Bellan/TechCrunch)
techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/excl

Exclusive: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia's AI chips | TechCrunch
The investment comes from backers including the Qatar Investment Authority as demand for chips beyond Nvidia soars and as Qatar aims to build out its AI infrastructure.

@Dragofix@veganism.social
2026-01-29 22:45:45

Want to ride your bicycle? Study highlights rise of Canada's bike network #Canada

Want to ride your bicycle? Study highlights rise of Canada's bike network
A new Simon Fraser University study has found that Canada's cycling network is growing, but not everyone is benefiting. Between 2022 and 2024, nearly 3,600 kilometers of high-quality cycling infrastructure was added across the country, with the largest proportional increases seen in small- to medium-sized cities. But one consistent finding across Canadian cities is that areas with more children and older adults tend to have less cycling infrastructure.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-01-03 00:28:00

"By the end of 2026, Trump will have begun to distance himself from the aggressively pro-AI industry policies that characterized his AI strategy in 2025,"
wrote retired New York University professor and AI entrepreneur Gary Marcus.
"The giant AI infrastructure plays (like Project Stargate) that he championed after his inauguration will look like an unprofitable and underused mistake.
So will his utter failure to meaningfully regulate AI,
against the w…

This 'utter failure' from Trump could 'stun the world' in 2026: researcher
President Donald Trump has bet big on an agenda to expand artificial intelligence investment in the United States — but this year, some analysts think it could come back to haunt him, as a long-suspected AI investment bubble bursts and the public turns against the technology for its increasingly app...

@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2025-11-21 21:53:49

Here’s how I see it: we need the world but the world does not need Google. mastodon.social/@arstechnica/1

Ars Technica (@arstechnica@mastodon.social)
Attached: 1 image Google tells employees it must double capacity every 6 months to meet AI demand Google's AI infrastructure chief tells staff it needs thousandfold capacity increase in 5 years. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/11/google-tells-employees-it-must-double-capacity-every-6-months-to-meet-ai-demand/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-04 13:11:04

Resolve AI, which offers autonomous AI agents to monitor source code and infrastructure to resolve outages, raised $125M led by Lightspeed at a $1B valuation (Rebecca Torrence/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2025-12-30 19:15:00

When we close streets to cars and open them up to people, we can't just leave them as-is for half a decade. We need to build infrastructure to ensure that cars *can't* come back. Otherwise, it's too tempting for drivers who see a pristine stretch of unclogged road to be like, "hey I could be breaking the speed limits or storing my car there for free!", lobby their local weak-spined politicians, and reclaim the road for SUVs.

Community Board Defies Parents in Vote to Reopen Forest Park to Cars - Streetsblog New York City
The Parks Department appears to have given in to a vocal group of Queens drivers.

@brichapman@mastodon.social
2026-01-29 20:37:53

Weekly Climate Solutions Digest #20!! 💖🌊✨
forpeopleandpla.net/weekly-cli

Weekly Climate Solutions Digest
Welcome This week reads like a map of infrastructure coming alive. From the EU’s record share of solar power to Jiangsu’s new surge of offshore wind, from China’s growing forest of EV chargers to solar cooling for Nigerian food supply chains, and a Morocco workshop steering critical

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-26 00:30:03

Urban Spots II ✴️
城市噪点 II ✴️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photo of a construction site. In the foreground, a partially built concrete structure features scaffolding and hoisting equipment with cables and pulleys. On the left, a taller building is covered in scaffolding and safety netting. The image captures the industrial atmosphere of urban development, with strong vertical and diagonal lines. The monochrome tone adds a documentary feel, emphasizing the raw materials and mechanical …
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a tall, multi-story building with rows of rectangular windows and ornate architectural detailing. In the foreground, a concrete wall supports a spherical streetlamp mounted on a short pole. Sparse foliage appears in the bottom left corner. Above the building, a faint arc—possibly a wire or cable—stretches across the sky, with small objects attached. The sky is blank and overcast, creating a stark contrast with the building’s…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an articulated city bus parked at a curb. The bus features large windows and an accordion-style joint in the middle. In front of the bus, a small utility box stands on four legs, connected to the bus by a cable. The sidewalk and curb are visible, suggesting an urban setting. The image focuses on public transportation infrastructure, with a minimalist composition and subdued tones. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一辆停靠在路边的城市铰接式公交车。公交车中部有风…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black and white photo of a single tree planted in a tiled urban plaza in front of a modern glass building with a revolving door. The tree trunk is wrapped with a light-colored protective material. Its base is encircled by a round metal grate embedded in the pavement, designed to protect roots and allow water flow. The building’s reflective glass panels and clean lines contrast with the organic form of the tree, highlighting urban landscaping and nat…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-02 21:05:35

Mumbai-based Knight Fintech, which builds core infrastructure connecting banks, lenders, platforms, and borrowers, raised $23.6M led by Accel (The Economic Times)
economictimes.indiatimes.com/t

Knight Fintech secures $23.6 million from Accel, IIFL, & others
Knight Fintech has raised $23.6 million in a funding round led by early-stage venture firm Accel, with participation from IIFL and Rocket Capital. Existing investors Prime Venture Partners, 3One4 Capital, Commerce VC, and Trifecta Capital also participated in the round.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-03 18:31:07

Tomorrow.io raised $175M at a $1B valuation to deploy an AI-driven LEO satellite network for weather forecasting, bringing its total funding to ~$500M (Meir Orbach/CTech)
calcalistech.com/ctechnews/art

Tomorrow.io raises $175 million at over $1 billion valuation to build AI-driven weather satellite network
DeepSky constellation aims to replace aging government infrastructure and close global forecasting gaps.

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2026-01-28 22:00:39

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.
This network has 1696415 nodes and 11095298 edges.
Tags: Technological, Communication, Unweighted
networks.skewed.de/net/as_s…

as_skitter: Skitter IP graph (2005). 1696415 nodes, 11095298 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/as_skitter

as_skitter — Skitter IP graph (2005)
An aggregate snapshot of the Internet Protocol (IP) graph, as measured by the traceroute tool on CAIDA's skitter infrastructure, in 2005.

@brichapman@mastodon.social
2025-12-01 16:34:01

California just got a major upgrade for electric fleets. Terawatt Infrastructure opened a new charging hub in Rialto with 18 fast chargers, all powered by 100% renewable energy from solar canopies.
The facility includes a driver lounge, automated entry, and 24/7 security—plus it's creating jobs in a sector that already employs over 119,000 workers in SoCal.

Another EV Charging Hub Running On Renewable Energy Launches In California - CleanTechnica
A new hub with 18 fast chargers for fleet vehicles.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-25 01:43:23

Some City Some Nature III 🏙️🪾
一些城一些自然 III 🏙️🪾
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo shows a metallic electric kettle partially hidden among a dense tangle of leafless branches and twigs. The kettle sits outdoors, possibly on a wooden surface, and reflects light off its smooth surface. In the background, a concrete or stone structure adds to the impression of abandonment or neglect. The contrast between the modern appliance and the natural overgrowth suggests themes of decay, forgotten objects, or nature reclaiming space. …
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph shows a stack of cut logs piled outdoors. The logs are arranged horizontally, with rough bark and visible rings. Above the pile, leafy branches from a tree extend into the frame from the upper left, casting soft shadows. On the right, part of a building with a balcony is visible, featuring a hanging plant. A wire runs diagonally across the image from the top right corner. The scene feels rustic and natural, suggesting a rural or semi-…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A grayscale image features the upper portions of two buildings with traditional-style rooftops. Both buildings have air conditioning units mounted on their exterior walls. A cluster of electrical wires connects to the building on the right, and several power lines run diagonally across the sky. A utility pole is visible on the right edge. The architectural style and infrastructure suggest an older urban setting, possibly in East Asia, with a mix of tradition and …
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A monochrome image captures a metal gate with wire mesh, set within a fence made of similar material. The gate is closed and slightly weathered. Behind it, dense vegetation and trees fill the background. In the distance, a faint mountain peak is visible through a hazy sky. Several utility wires stretch horizontally across the top of the image. A piece of cloth or paper is caught on the gate. The scene evokes a sense of enclosure and quiet isolation in a rural lan…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-02 14:20:44

Vista Equity-backed infrastructure software company LogicMonitor acquires Catchpoint, which monitors user experiences across the internet, for $250M in cash (Liana Baker/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

Vista-Backed LogicMonitor Buys Monitoring Startup Catchpoint
Vista Equity Partners-backed infrastructure software company LogicMonitor is acquiring the startup Catchpoint for more than $250 million in cash.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-25 00:30:02

Urban Spots ✴️
城市噪点 ✴️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A gritty black-and-white photo of a construction site. A hard hat rests beside a concrete cinder block on a rough surface. Behind them, a chain-link fence and a vertical post marked with the number "247" suggest an industrial setting. The image evokes themes of manual labor, safety, and the physicality of construction work. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展现了一个施工现场。一顶安全帽放在粗糙的地面上，旁边是一个混凝土空心砖。背景中有铁丝网围栏和一根标有“247”数字的垂直柱子，暗示这是一个工业环境。画面传达了体力劳动、安全防护和建筑工作的真实感。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a fenced-off area near a waterway. Metal gates and fencing block access to a facility behind, with warning signs in Chinese. One sign warns of deep water danger and advises people to stay away. A bridge and building are visible in the background. The scene emphasizes restricted access and public safety. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，显示一个靠近水道的封闭区域。金属栅栏和大门阻止进入，上面挂有中文警示牌。其中一块牌子警告“深水危险，请勿靠近”。背景中可见桥梁和建筑物。画面强调了限制进入和公众安全的重要性。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a person riding a scooter or motorcycle on a sidewalk. The rider wears a helmet and a jacket with Chinese text promoting Meituan services. A metal railing lines the path. In the background, a building with glass windows, a stone lion statue, and directional signs are visible. The image blends urban delivery culture with traditional architecture. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面中一人骑着电动车或摩托车行驶在人行道上，身穿印有中文广告语的外套，宣传美团服务。人行道旁有金属栏杆。背景中可见玻璃窗建筑、…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo showing a utility pole with multiple electrical insulators and power lines silhouetted against the sky. On the left, a large elevated structure—possibly a bridge or overpass—features a streetlight and small fixtures. On the right, leafy tree branches partially obscure the pole. The image captures the contrast between nature and urban infrastructure, emphasizing the complexity of electrical systems in city environments. 中文替代文字： …
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-02 12:55:32

Tech analyst Dan Wang reflects on the Chinese Communist Party vs. Silicon Valley, AI and manufacturing, and how China and the US are building the future (Dan Wang)
danwang.co/2025-letter/

2025 letter | Dan Wang
Corgis, compute, Cold War; Ecclesiastes; ties; Stendhal; humor; Pascal's Wager; deep infrastructure; Germanic obedience; Texas State Fair

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-01 22:10:43

Brookfield is launching a cloud company called Radiant and a new $10B AI fund, and plans to acquire up to $100B in land, data centers, and power assets for AI (Miles Kruppa/The Information)
theinformation.com/articles/br

Brookfield to Start Cloud Business to Lower Cost of AI
Private-equity firm Brookfield is starting its own cloud business, going up against tech giants like Amazon by arguing it can bring down the costs of developing AI. The firm, which has long invested in infrastructure and energy, is becoming the first major investment firm to try to lease chips ...

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-02 16:55:48

Amazon launches AWS AI Factories to deploy AWS infrastructure, including AWS Trainium chips and Nvidia GPUs, in customers' data centers (Georgia Butler/DatacenterDynamics)
datacenterdynamics.com/en/news

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-23 00:30:03

Some City Some Nature 🏙️🪾
一些城一些自然 🏙️🪾
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black and white image of a mountainous landscape with rugged terrain in the background. Two tall metal transmission towers dominate the foreground, with power lines stretching horizontally across the sky. At the base of the towers, rooftops of buildings peek through the vegetation. The scene contrasts natural majesty with industrial presence, highlighting how infrastructure intersects with untouched land. The monochrome effect adds drama and starkness to the co…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A close-up black and white photograph of a metal wire fence with a diamond-shaped pattern. Dense foliage surrounds and weaves through the fence, with large, broad leaves suggesting a mature plant overtaking the structure. The contrast between the rigid geometry of the fence and the organic curves of the leaves highlights nature’s quiet persistence. The monochrome palette emphasizes texture and depth, drawing attention to the interplay of light and shadow on both …
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A narrow, unpaved alleyway winds between overgrown vegetation and a low stone wall. The wall is topped with broken ceramic shards, possibly remnants of dishes or pots. On the right, a wooden fence post leans amid wild plants. In the distance, small brick structures peek through the foliage, suggesting an abandoned or rural setting. The black and white tone evokes nostalgia and quiet decay, capturing a moment of stillness in a forgotten place. 中文替代文字： 这是一条狭窄的未铺设小径…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A moody black and white photograph featuring the silhouette of a leafless tree branch in the foreground. On the right, leafy branches add texture. In the background, faint outlines of a road, vegetation, and power lines stretch across a dim sky, possibly at twilight or under overcast conditions. The composition evokes solitude and quiet contemplation, with stark contrasts between the dark branches and the pale sky. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面前景是一根光秃的树枝剪影，右侧有些带叶的枝条增添层次。背景…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-01 03:01:11

How AI labs are deploying on-site gas generators for power as the US electric grid struggles to keep pace with the growing demands of AI infrastructure (SemiAnalysis)
newsletter.semianalysis.com/p/

How AI Labs Are Solving the Power Crisis: The Onsite Gas Deep Dive
Bring Your Own Generation, Sayonara Electric Grid, Turbines vs. Recips. vs. Fuel Cells, Why Not Build More CCGTs?, Onsite Power TCO

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-01 23:40:53

Oracle says it plans to raise $45B to $50B in 2026 to build additional capacity for its cloud infrastructure through a combination of debt and equity sales (Vincent Lee/Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-20 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - TWO 2️⃣
情绪化城市 - 贰 2️⃣
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Fujifilm NEOPAN SS, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A monochrome city sidewalk scene under an elevated roadway. At the center is a large, rectangular stack of metal chairs or frames, neatly arranged. Two people are visible: one stands on the left, looking down at a phone; the other walks away on the right, carrying items. A cyclist rides in the background. Trees, buildings, and streetlights frame the urban setting. The image captures a moment of quiet motion and industrial symmetry. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白城市街景照…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a tiled floor with a hexagonal pattern. A round metal café table with a central support stands near a glass window. On the floor beside the window sits a bottle of Asahi beer, label facing outward. The label reads “DRY Asahi” with Japanese characters below. The scene suggests a quiet moment outside a restaurant or café, with strong contrast and clean lines emphasizing everyday simplicity. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面是一块六边形图案的瓷砖地面。靠近玻…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white street photo showing a bicycle cart loaded with bundles of straw brooms. On top of the brooms sits an upside-down metal stool. The cart is parked along a tree-lined sidewalk, with several scooters and motorcycles in the background. The image captures a slice of urban street commerce, highlighting traditional cleaning tools and the practical use of bicycles for mobile vending. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白街头照片，画面是一辆自行车拖车，上面堆满了成捆的稻草扫帚。扫帚上方放着一张倒置的金属凳子…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a weathered brick wall with electrical cables running along the top and side. Near the bottom left corner, a printed sign in Chinese is affixed to the wall. The sign politely asks people not to draw water from this location and directs them to a nearby manhole. A phone number is listed. The cables suggest urban infrastructure, and the wall’s texture adds a gritty, utilitarian feel. The scene evokes a quiet, practical moment i…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-19 00:30:01

Moody Urbanity - Inclination ↖️
情绪化城市 - 傾斜 ↖️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Fujifilm NEOPAN SS, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a damaged traffic cone mounted on a pole in the foreground. The cone is torn and wrapped with tape, suggesting repair or marking. In the background, a quiet urban street is lined with trees and tall buildings. A pedestrian crosswalk and barriers divide the road. No vehicles or people are visible, creating a sense of stillness or abandonment. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白照片，前景是一根杆子上安装的破损交通锥，锥体撕裂并缠有胶带，可能用于修复或标记。背景是一条安静的城市街道，两旁是树木和高楼。路面有行人斑马线…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a multi-story residential building with rows of windows and air conditioning units mounted on the exterior. In the foreground, a utility pole supports several electrical power lines, one of which is broken or hanging loosely, creating a dramatic curve. The sky is overcast, adding a somber tone. The image highlights urban infrastructure and the potential hazard posed by the damaged power line. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一栋多层住宅楼，外墙上排…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white street scene showing a white car driving on a road lined with bollards. In the foreground, a one-way traffic sign with an upward arrow is visible. Buildings in the background feature Chinese signage, including one with a heart logo and the word “爱心” (compassion), and another reading “雨虹” (possibly a brand name). Trees partially obscure the buildings, blending nature with urban life. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白街景照片，一辆白色汽车在设有路桩的道路上行驶。前景中有一个单行道交通标志，…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a peaceful urban pathway lined with tall trees and trimmed hedges. On the left, several bicycles are parked along the sidewalk. On the right, a person rides an electric scooter, while another cyclist is visible further down the path. The scene captures a quiet moment of everyday life in a green, pedestrian-friendly environment. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白照片，描绘了一条宁静的城市小道，两旁是高大的树木和修剪整齐的绿篱。左侧人行道上停放着几辆自行车，右侧一人骑着电动滑板车，远处还有一位骑自行车的人。画面展现了绿色、宜人的…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-28 14:45:56

Tel Aviv-based Factify raised a $73M seed led by Valley Capital to develop an AI-native document standard intended to replace the legacy PDF format (Gil Press/Forbes)
forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2026

Factify Raises $73 Million To Create AI Infrastructure For Documents
Factify aims to establish the post-PDF document standard for the age of AI, evolving documents from files into infrastructure.

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-11-24 16:20:45

AWS announces a commitment to invest up to $50B to build AI and HPC infrastructure for the US government, starting in 2026 and adding nearly 1.3 GW of capacity (Eric Revell/Fox Business)
foxbusiness.com/markets/amazon

Amazon to invest up to $50B to build AI infrastructure for US government agencies
AWS announced an investment of up to $50 billion to build AI and supercomputing infrastructure for U.S. government agencies starting in 2026 through a new initiative.

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2026-01-29 16:01:26

Talos, which develops digital asset trading infrastructure, raised a $45M extension from Robinhood and others to its $105M Series B, at a $1.5B valuation (Will Canny/CoinDesk)
coindesk.com/business/2026/01/

Robinhood (HOOD) is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 billion valuation
The $45 million Series B extension also includes participation from new strategic investors Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage.

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2025-11-25 21:30:57

Dell reports Q3 revenue up 11% YoY to $27.01B, vs. $27.13B est., Infrastructure Solutions revenue up 24% to $14.1B, and Client Solutions revenue up 3% to $12.5B (Kif Leswing/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/11/25/dell-earni

Dell misses on revenue, offers strong forecast driven by AI sales
Dell is an important bellwether for the health of the AI infrastructure industry as one of the top vendors for systems based around Nvidia graphics processors.

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2026-01-27 12:51:43

Corning says Meta committed to paying up to $6B through 2030 for fiber-optic cable in its AI data centers, and it plans to expand its Hickory, NC, factory (Katie Tarasov/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2026/01/27/apple-supp

Meta inks deal to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables in AI data centers
Corning, a 175-year-old glassmaker known for supplying iPhone glass, is now at the center of the AI infrastructure boom with a new type of fiber-optic cable

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2025-12-29 09:05:26

Sources: SoftBank is in advanced talks to buy NYSE-listed DigitalBridge, a private equity firm that invests in data centers and digital infrastructure operators (Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

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2025-12-26 16:55:34

Refinitiv: AI infrastructure companies borrowed $100B in 2025; small companies face higher interest rates given investor wariness over unproven AI businesses (Joe Rennison/New York Times)
nytimes.com/2025/12/26/busines…

As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary
Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise funds are being made to pay lofty interest rates, as debt investors become cautious.

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2025-11-25 17:55:57

Paxos acquires Fordefi, a New York-based startup that helps customers store their digital assets, for $100M ; PitchBook: Fordefi was last valued at $83M (Fortune)
fortune.com/2025/11/25/paxos-f

Stablecoin issuer Paxos to acquire wallet startup Fordefi for more than $100 million
Paxos provides crypto infrastructure for major institutions like PayPal and Mastercard.

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2025-11-26 23:20:58

Dell, HP, and other tech companies are warning of potential memory-chip supply shortages in the coming year due to demand from the buildout of AI infrastructure (Bloomberg)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

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2025-11-21 14:35:47

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google's head of AI infrastructure Amin Vahdat said Google must double AI compute capacity every six months to meet demand (Jennifer Elias/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/11/21/google-say

Google must double AI compute every 6 months to meet demand, AI infrastructure boss tells employees
At a recent all-hands meeting, Google's head of AI infrastructure said the company has to race to build out compute capacity.

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2025-11-24 01:25:39

Changes to CISA have left some states without support during elections; California said CISA provided little support during the Nov. 4 election on redistricting (Associated Press)
apnews.com/article/election-se

Changes to the agency that helps secure elections lead to midterm worries
The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states. That's leading many state election officials to be concerned about how engaged the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will be for next year’s midterms. Officials are citing the shifting priorities of the Trump administration, as well as staffing reductions and budget cut. Some officials say they've begun scrambling to fill the anticipa…

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2025-12-24 04:36:03

Waymo, which paused its service during blackouts in San Francisco on December 20, says it is updating its fleet to improve navigation during widespread outages (Ari Levy/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/12/23/waymo-upda

Waymo will update driverless fleet after San Francisco blackout to improve navigation during outages
Three days after blackouts in San Francisco brought down Waymo's service, the company said it's implementing changes for when "infrastructure fails."

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2026-01-26 10:40:39

Sources: SoftBank halts talks about a ~$50B acquisition of US data center operator Switch, a setback to Masayoshi Son's goal to roll out Stargate infrastructure (Bloomberg)

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2026-01-21 21:16:08

Neynar, a startup focused on decentralized social media infrastructure, is acquiring Ethereum-based social media project Farcaster from R&D firm Merkle (Daniel Kuhn/The Block)
theblock.co/post/386549/haun-b

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2025-12-23 07:15:41

US companies sold $1.7T of investment-grade bonds in 2025, nearing the $1.8T 2020 record, driven by AI infrastructure borrowing; Goldman says AI makes up ~30% (Kate Duguid/Financial Times)
ft.com/content/faa3d747-9a32-4

AI debt boom pushes US corporate bond sales close to record
Investment-grade borrowers have issued $1.7tn of bonds this year, closing in on 2020’s Covid debt rush

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2025-12-15 23:15:47

Shares of Broadcom, CoreWeave, and Oracle, companies tied to the AI infrastructure buildout, extend last week's decline; ORCL is down 46% since September 10 (Ari Levy/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/12/15/ai-infrast

AI infrastructure selloff continues on Wall Street as Broadcom, Oracle shares slide
In at least one corner of the AI market, sentiment has turned decidedly negative.

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2026-01-22 10:50:39

Israeli startup Claroty, which makes security tech for hospitals, manufacturing, and industrial systems, raised a $150M Series F, sources say at a $3B valuation (Meir Orbach/CTech)
calcalistech.com/ctechnews/art

Claroty raises $150 million at a $3 billion valuation as cyberattacks on infrastructure surge
Israeli cybersecurity firm cites rising attacks on hospitals and industrial systems.  

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2026-01-12 18:21:01

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is establishing a new "top-level" initiative called Meta Compute to build "tens of gigawatts" of AI infrastructure during this decade (Sara Fischer/Axios)
axios.com/2026/01/12/meta-comp<…

Meta launches new "Meta Compute" initiative to build AI infrastructure
Zuckerberg said Meta plans to build tens of gigawatts of AI infrastructure this decade, "and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time."

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2025-12-10 23:21:01

Internal memo: Google is naming Amin Vahdat, who leads the company's AI and infrastructure team, to the new role of chief technologist for AI infrastructure (Reed Albergotti/Semafor)
semafor.com/article/12/10/2025

Exclusive: Google names new chief of AI infrastructure buildout
Amin Vahdat, a veteran leader at Google, will become chief technologist for AI infrastructure, according to the memo reviewed by Semafor, and report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.