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Elon Musk's xAI will sign the safety and security chapter of the European Union's AI code of practice, which helps companies comply with the bloc's new AI regulations. While joining other major AI developers in this commitment, xAI is selectively endorsing only the safety portions of the code, as Musk has criticized other aspects as potentially hindering innovation. This move represents xAI's focus on responsible AI development while maintaining its autonomy regarding broader regulatory frameworks.

Aker ASA and Nscale Global Holdings are partnering with OpenAI to build a $1 billion AI facility called Stargate Norway in Kvandal near Narvik. The facility will be powered by renewable energy and feature 100,000 NVIDIA processors by late 2026. Starting with 230MW capacity, it will use advanced cooling systems and support local enterprises with excess heat. The project is part of OpenAI's global Stargate program to deploy sovereign AI infrastructure. It aims to provide priority computing resources to Norway's AI ecosystem while making surplus capacity available to users across Northern Europe, supporting regional AI development and innovation.

Aker, Nscale, and OpenAI are partnering to build Europe's first major Stargate AI facility in northern Norway with a $1 billion initial investment. The project will deploy 100,000 Nvidia processors by 2026, operate entirely on renewable hydropower, and utilize innovative cooling technology that repurposes excess heat. This infrastructure will provide European organizations with local access to advanced AI computing resources while supporting Norway's technology sector through priority access for local startups and researchers. The facility begins with a 230 MW capacity with plans for significant expansion, positioning Norway as a sustainable AI hub and strengthening Europe's competitive stance in global AI development.

Global power grid modernization is driving unprecedented copper demand as nations develop clean energy infrastructure. Experts project 4% annual growth in copper needs for power networks over the next decade. Despite massive investments in grid expansion, supply constraints threaten future availability. The metal's superior conductivity makes it essential for transmission lines, substations and transformers needed for renewable energy integration and electrification efforts worldwide.