SoftBank has invested more than $450 million into Graphcore as the Japanese technology group expands its AI infrastructure and semiconductor ambitions. The funding follows SoftBank’s acquisition of the British AI chip company in 2024.
OpenAI is creating a new enterprise deployment company backed by more than $4 billion in initial funding and acquiring AI consulting firm Tomoro.
SoftBank is reportedly evaluating a multibillion-dollar AI data center project in France following talks with President Emmanuel Macron.
Alphabet plans its first yen-denominated bond sale as Big Tech increasingly turns to debt markets to finance AI infrastructure.
Panthalassa has raised $140 million to scale offshore AI computing systems powered by ocean waves. The company says its floating infrastructure could help solve the energy and cooling constraints facing AI data centers.
OpenAI and Anthropic are pursuing acquisitions of consulting and engineering firms to accelerate enterprise AI deployment. The moves highlight growing demand for skilled implementation services.
ElevenLabs has crossed $500 million in annual recurring revenue and added major investors including BlackRock and Nvidia. The funding reflects rising enterprise demand for AI voice agents.
Anthropic is considering a major funding round amid strong investor demand and rapid revenue growth. The potential raise could value the company at up to $900 billion.
SoftBank is preparing a new AI and robotics company to automate data center construction, with plans for a potential $100 billion IPO. The move targets growing demand for AI infrastructure.
OpenAI is deepening ties with Amazon while restructuring its long-standing partnership with Microsoft. The shift reflects growing demand for flexible cloud access and AI infrastructure.
AI stocks fell sharply after reports that OpenAI missed growth targets and raised internal financial concerns. The news triggered a ripple effect across cloud and chip companies.
Elon Musk again criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, citing past allegations and ongoing tensions. The remarks highlight continued friction within the AI industry.
China’s top economic planner has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. The decision underscores tightening controls on foreign access to Chinese AI technology.
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic while expanding cloud and chip support. The deal underscores the growing importance of compute capacity in the AI race.
Anthropic has reached a $1 trillion implied valuation on secondary markets, surpassing OpenAI amid rapid revenue growth. The surge highlights strong investor demand but raises questions ahead of a potential IPO.
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