Naveen Rao’s new startup Unconventional AI secures $475 million at a $4.5 billion valuation to build radically energy-efficient computing for AI workloads.
The U.S. Commerce Department will let Nvidia export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers, with a 25% revenue share going to the U.S., despite Congressional concerns over national security.
Tata Electronics and Intel form a strategic alliance to build semiconductor fabs, AI PC solutions, and advanced packaging in India, targeting a top-five global market by 2030.
Nvidia partner Foxconn reports a 26% revenue increase in November as demand for next-generation AI infrastructure rises.
Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity for copyright violations, including scraping paywalled content and using it in AI search engine systems, amid broader legal battles over AI training data.
Nvidia’s newest AI server accelerates mixture-of-experts models by 10x, leveraging 72 chips and high-speed interconnects, maintaining an edge over AMD and competitors.
Security startup Verkada reaches a $5.8 billion valuation after a $100 million funding round led by CapitalG to expand AI-driven security solutions.
AWS introduced new tools for enterprise customers to build and fine-tune custom large language models, alongside AI infrastructure offerings for on-premises deployments.
AWS AI Factories bring dedicated AI infrastructure directly into customer data centers, enabling enterprises and governments to rapidly develop and deploy AI applications while meeting data sovereignty and regulatory requirements.
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in Synopsys to integrate its AI hardware with Synopsys’s chip-design software, enhancing GPU-based workflows and solidifying its influence in semiconductor design.
The surge in AI and cloud computing is straining data center cooling systems, highlighted by an outage at CyrusOne affecting CME Group trading. Companies are exploring liquid cooling and water-efficient designs to manage heat.
Baidu is scaling up its in-house AI-chip business via its Kunlunxin unit, unveiling a five-year roadmap with M100 and M300 chips and aiming to fill the gap left by restricted Nvidia GPU access in China.
Elon Musk’s xAI plans an 88-acre solar farm next to its massive Memphis data center as the company faces backlash for operating unpermitted gas turbines linked to rising air pollution.
Nvidia asserts it is “a generation ahead” in AI chips after reports that Google may supply Meta with its processors, spurring market competition.
Google and Accel will co-invest up to $2M in early-stage Indian AI startups through Accel’s Atoms program, offering capital, compute credits, and deep technical mentorship.