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Oracle bans AI-generated code from OpenJDK
news
1 min read
Oracle has banned AI-generated code from OpenJDK contributions due to safety, security, and intellectual property concerns. Developers are permitted to use large language models privately for debugging and reviewing code but cannot submit AI-generated content to repositories or pull requests.
Zitron: The Subprime Datacenter Crisis
opinion
45 min read
The subprime data center crisis highlights the financial instability in the data center industry, driven by over-leveraged investments and rising operational costs. Companies face challenges in maintaining profitability as demand for cloud services continues to fluctuate.
Oracle could face $7B collateral bill for Wisconsin data centre
news
1 min read
Oracle may incur a $7 billion collateral bill related to its data center in Wisconsin. This financial obligation arises from a dispute over tax incentives and local economic development agreements.
S&P downgrades Oracle to BBB – only one notch above junk level
news
3 min read
S&P Global has downgraded Oracle's credit rating from BBB to BBB-, placing it one notch above junk status. The downgrade is attributed to the company's significant investments in AI, although S&P maintains a stable outlook for Oracle.
Oracle shed about 20k roles globally in the last year
news
2 min read
Oracle has reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees in the past year as part of a shift towards artificial intelligence. The company reported having approximately 141,000 full-time employees as of May 31, 2026, down from about 162,000 the previous year.
Larry Ellison: "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we’re recording"
opinion
3 min read
Larry Ellison warns that constant surveillance will lead to citizens behaving more cautiously due to the recording and reporting of their actions. He envisions an increasingly aggressive surveillance state in the 21st century.
Oracle slashes 30k jobs
news
3 min read
Oracle is implementing significant layoffs, with estimates indicating that between 20,000 and 30,000 employees will be affected. The notification of job cuts was communicated via email to employees early in the morning.
Oracle is building yesterday's data centers with tomorrow's debt
news
2 min read
Oracle's data centers are being built with outdated technology, while advancements in AI chips are outpacing construction timelines. OpenAI has decided not to expand its partnership with Oracle in Abilene, Texas, due to a preference for newer Nvidia graphics processing units.
Oracle may slash up to 30k jobs to fund AI data-centers as US banks retreat
news
5 min read
Oracle is considering cutting 20,000 to 30,000 jobs and selling some operations to generate $8 billion to $10 billion in cash flow. This decision comes as US banks reduce financing for Oracle's AI data-center expansion.