Perplexity and Microsoft Ink a $750 Million AI Cloud Deal — A Quiet Game-Changer for the AI Infrastructure Race

AI search startup Perplexity has signed a massive $750 million cloud computing agreement with Microsoft, a three-year pact that could reshape how AI companies choose their infrastructure and where frontier models live. But beyond the dollar figure, this deal reflects a broader shift in the AI ecosystem — one where flexibility, multi-cloud strategies, and competitive positioning matter as much as raw compute capacity.

Why Microsoft Still Needs AMD and NVIDIA—Even After Making Its Own AI Chips

Microsoft now designs its own silicon. But if anyone thought that meant the end of AMD and NVIDIA inside Microsoft’s world, the reality is the opposite. In fact, Microsoft may need external chipmakers more than ever.

Cloud Platforms for Startups: How to Choose Without Regret

When you’re building a startup, the cloud feels like a superpower. Infinite servers, global reach, pay-as-you-go pricing — everything you need to move fast.But here’s the catch: the wrong cloud choice won’t break you on Day 1 — it’ll hurt you quietly over time. This isn’t a feature checklist.This is a real-world, startup-first comparison of […]