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Themes of the year: the ‘AI Race’ and the unknown finish line

AI development and innovation were unavoidable in 2025. But how long will development be a driving force?

By

Justin McGown

2 January 2026•3 mins read

Asia-Pacific Europe US Data Centres Digital Infrastructure

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