Global Scans · Google · Weekly Summary

• [New] Google announced five AI data center water commitments, including a goal to become water-positive by 2030, local infrastructure investments, and greater transparency around water usage. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Executives and researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Meta, Google DeepMind, and biotech companies signed a letter urging U.S. lawmakers to strengthen safeguards against AI-aided biological threats. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Google appears to be betting that users will accept identity verification requirements in exchange for improved security and easier access to alternative app stores that can compete more effectively. Gadget Hacks
• [New] Google and Blackstone plan to build 500 MW of US data center capacity by 2027 to offer TPU-powered compute-as-a-service for AI workloads. Verdict
• [New] SpaceX on Friday signed a blockbuster cloud computing agreement under which Google will pay the Elon Musk-founded rocket company $920 million per month for access to a massive cluster of AI chips.
• [New] AI agents will dominate internet searches, commerce and activity by 2035, disrupting the core business models of Google, Amazon and Facebook. CoinDesk
• [New] Google will evaluate projects on the basis of volumetric benefits (in millions of gallons per year MGY) following the Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting 2.0 Guidance as the industry standard. Google Data Centers
• [New] Hermes 2 will be a commercial demonstration of the Kairos Power technology and is Kairos Power's first deployment under its agreement with Google to develop an advanced reactor fleet. Energy.gov
• [New] European regulators are preparing what could be the largest Digital Markets Act penalty yet against Google, with a high-triple-digit-million-euro fine expected before the summer break. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin

Last updated: 07 June 2026