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Mistral to Invest €1.2 Billion in Swedish AI Data Centers

By Maria Konash 1 hour ago

French AI startup Mistral plans to invest €1.2 billion in Sweden to build AI data centers and digital infrastructure, reinforcing Europe’s AI capabilities and tech sovereignty.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

T-Mobile Brings Real-Time AI Translation to Phone Calls in 50+ Languages

By Maria Konash 2 hours ago

T-Mobile unveiled Live Translation, the world’s first real-time agentic AI platform embedded in a wireless network, enabling instant translation during calls in over 50 languages.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

ByteDance Bets on Homegrown AI Chips With Samsung as U.S. Controls Tighten

By Maria Konash 3 hours ago

ByteDance is developing an in-house AI inference chip and is in talks with Samsung for manufacturing and memory supply. The effort aims to reduce reliance on foreign chip providers amid tighter U.S. export controls.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News, Space & Future Tech

Musk Floats Moon Factory as xAI Co-Founders Depart

By Maria Konash 3 hours ago

Elon Musk outlined a vision for moon-based AI manufacturing as xAI faces mounting leadership departures following its acquisition by SpaceX and ahead of a potential IPO.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, Enterprise Tech, News, Startups & Investment

Nebius Buys Tavily for $275M to Expand Its Agentic AI Cloud Platform

By Maria Konash 3 hours ago

Nebius has agreed to acquire agentic search provider Tavily, integrating real-time web search into its AI cloud platform as enterprise adoption of autonomous AI agents accelerates.

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Runway Raises $315 Million to Advance AI Video and World Models

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

AI video startup Runway secured $315 million in a Series E round, doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion. The funding will support development of world models and new AI products.

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Cadence Launches AI Agent to Accelerate Chip Design

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Cadence introduced ChipStack AI Super Agent to speed chip design by analyzing circuits and automating testing, currently in early use by Nvidia and other firms.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Robotics & Automation

Alibaba Launches AI Model to Advance Robotics

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

Cisco Launches New Chip to Rival Broadcom and Nvidia

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Cisco unveils Silicon One G300 chip and router for AI data centers, aiming to improve network efficiency and compete with Broadcom and Nvidia solutions.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

Alphabet Sells $20 Billion Bonds to Fund AI Spending

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Alphabet issued $20 billion in a seven-part bond sale to support AI infrastructure investment, highlighting growing tech reliance on debt financing for expansion.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Amazon Plans AI Content Marketplace for Publishers

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Amazon is reportedly preparing a marketplace for publishers to sell content to AI companies. The platform would integrate with AWS AI tools like Bedrock and Quick Suite.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

SoftBank Profit From OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Amid AI Spending

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

SoftBank is set to report gains from its OpenAI investment, but investors are closely watching how the firm will finance ongoing AI commitments amid rising leverage and asset sales.