Alibaba Launches AI Model to Advance Robotics
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.
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.
Cisco unveils Silicon One G300 chip and router for AI data centers, aiming to improve network efficiency and compete with Broadcom and Nvidia solutions.
Intel said it will begin producing graphics processing units, signaling a strategic push into a market led by Nvidia and central to AI computing.
Nvidia stock fell after reports raised questions about the final amount of its planned $100 billion investment in OpenAI, despite CEO Jensen Huang reaffirming commitment.
Perplexity has agreed to a $750 million, three-year deal with Microsoft to use Azure and access frontier AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, Bloomberg reported.
China has approved AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia H200 chips, with conditions still being finalized. The move follows U.S. export approval and comes amid scrutiny over potential military use.
Amazon is in early discussions to invest tens of billions of dollars in OpenAI, a move that could deepen its position in the global AI race and make it the startup’s largest new backer.
Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest as much as $60 billion in OpenAI, according to a report. The discussions underscore intensifying competition and rising costs in advanced AI development.
Ricursive Intelligence hits a $4 billion valuation after raising $300 million to develop AI systems that autonomously design and improve AI chips.
YouTubers suing tech companies over AI training data now include Snap, alleging its systems used their videos without permission for commercial AI features.
Samsung plans HBM4 memory chip production for Nvidia next month, targeting AI accelerator demand while competing with SK Hynix in advanced memory supply.
Nvidia unveils Earth-2, a fully open AI software stack for weather and climate forecasting, offering faster, more accessible predictions for scientists, energy firms, and financial institutions.
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron, a supplier to Apple, is building its first U.S. factory in Texas to produce AI server products, including those using Nvidia chips.
Intel shares fell 14% after the chipmaker issued soft guidance and warned of a supply shortage, raising concerns over its foundry business and AI competitiveness.
Analysts warn 2026 could be a pivotal year for OpenAI and other private AI companies as investors focus on profitability amid rising compute costs and IPO speculation.