SoftBank to Invest $3 Billion in Ohio Plant for OpenAI Data Center Hardware
SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to convert an Ohio EV plant into a facility producing modular data center equipment for OpenAI’s expanding U.S. infrastructure.
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SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to convert an Ohio EV plant into a facility producing modular data center equipment for OpenAI’s expanding U.S. infrastructure.
Google has launched Nano Banana Pro, an upgraded AI image editing and generation tool powered by Gemini 3 Pro, expanding its capabilities for infographics, character consistency, and multi-image creation.
AI pioneer Yann LeCun is departing Meta after 12 years to launch a new company focused on “advanced machine intelligence,” diverging from the industry’s fixation on large language models.
A draft executive order shows President Donald Trump is considering measures to challenge state AI laws through litigation and potential cuts to federal broadband funding.
Uber partners with Starship Technologies to begin autonomous robot deliveries in Leeds and Sheffield this December, with expansion planned for Europe and the U.S.
NestAI raises €100 million to build physical AI for autonomous operations and defense, partnering with Nokia to expand Europe’s robotics and AI capabilities.
Elon Musk announced a 500-megawatt xAI data center in Saudi Arabia, built with HUMAIN AI and powered by Nvidia chips, expanding the company’s global compute footprint.
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a free AI tool for K-12 educators that supports lesson planning, data-secure collaboration and district-level administration.
Adobe will buy Semrush for $1.9 billion, expanding its AI marketing capabilities with GEO and SEO tools to enhance brand visibility across digital channels.
Amazon is introducing AI-generated video recaps for select Prime Video series, offering synchronized narration and visuals to help viewers catch up between seasons.