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OpenAI files for U.S. IPO amid race to public markets among AI giants

OpenAI files for U.S. IPO amid race to public markets among AI giants

The ChatGPT creator did not reveal the size or pricing of the proposed offering and said no timetable had been set

Nvidia signs AI infrastructure agreements with South Korea’s tech giants

Nvidia signs AI infrastructure agreements with South Korea’s tech giants

As part of a multi-year technology collaboration, SK Hynix will work with Nvidia to develop next-generation memory solutions for AI data centers worldwide

Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs

Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs

Move signals strong investor appetite for tech giants expanding their AI infrastructure

SpaceX IPO to value company at historic $1.77 trillion

SpaceX IPO to value company at historic $1.77 trillion

The company stated it will offer 555.6 million shares priced at $135 per share

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth

The planned listing will serve as an early gauge of investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector

U.S. government takes equity stakes in nine quantum computing firms under $2 billion grant package

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U.S. government takes equity stakes in nine quantum computing firms under $2 billion grant package

IBM emerges as top beneficiary securing $1 billion of the total funding package

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan AI infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, train 1 million developers by 2030

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan AI infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, train 1 million developers by 2030

One in five working-age Japanese use generative AI since 2024 boom

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

The Council of Advisors on Science and Technology will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goods

Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

The platform was developed in partnership with the Central African technology firm EDEN TiiiT

NASA’s Artemis II clears final fueling test for March 2026 launch, first moon mission since 1972

NASA’s Artemis II clears final fueling test for March 2026 launch, first moon mission since 1972

The 322-foot rocket was filled with over 700,000 gallons of supercold liquid hydrogen and oxygen

Germany and India sign strategic AI Pact at New Delhi Summit to drive economic growth

Germany and India sign strategic AI Pact at New Delhi Summit to drive economic growth

The pact fosters joint initiatives in industry energy healthcare and agriculture to integrate AI economically

Alibaba showcases AI-powered “Intelligent Olympics” Vision at Milano Cortina 2026

Alibaba showcases AI-powered “Intelligent Olympics” Vision at Milano Cortina 2026

AWI transforms one of Milan’s most iconic public spaces into a living showcase of how digital innovation can intersect with culture, commerce, and sport

Pakistan pledges $1 billion investment in Artificial Intelligence to modernize digital economy by 2030

Pakistan pledges $1 billion investment in Artificial Intelligence to modernize digital economy by 2030

AI funding will modernize sectors like agriculture, industry, and trade enhancing national productivity

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030

South Korea’s card payments market to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029 amid government efforts to promote cashless transactions

South Korea’s card payments market to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029 amid government efforts to promote cashless transactions

The market is expected to reach KRW1,510.2 trillion ($1.1 trillion) by 2029, supported by the country’s exceptionally high card penetration, robust payments infrastructure, and continued government efforts to promote cashless transactions

Singapore’s card payments market set for 6.2 percent growth in 2025

Singapore’s card payments market set for 6.2 percent growth in 2025

Card payments market is driven by contactless adoption and strong banking access

NVIDIA and South Korea partner to build AI infrastructure with 260,000 GPUs to fuel nation’s innovation, job growth

NVIDIA and South Korea partner to build AI infrastructure with 260,000 GPUs to fuel nation’s innovation, job growth

South Korea aims to become a top global AI powerhouse with NVIDIA's advanced computing technologies

Meta invests $1.5 billion in Texas for new one-gigawatt AI data center, creating 1,800 jobs

Meta invests $1.5 billion in Texas for new one-gigawatt AI data center, creating 1,800 jobs

The site will support advanced AI models, aligning with Meta's vision of achieving superintelligence by 2028

Google announces $15 billion investment in new India AI data center, largest outside U.S.

Google announces $15 billion investment in new India AI data center, largest outside U.S.

The investment aligns with India's "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision to become a leading digital economy

EU announces $1.16 billion plan to boost AI adoption in key industries and public sector

EU announces $1.16 billion plan to boost AI adoption in key industries and public sector

The European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science

NVIDIA to build world’s first industrial AI cloud in Germany

NVIDIA to build world’s first industrial AI cloud in Germany

AI factory will enable Europe’s industrial leaders to accelerate every manufacturing application

Amazon unveils $20 billion investment plan for Pennsylvania data centers creating 1,250 new jobs

Amazon unveils $20 billion investment plan for Pennsylvania data centers creating 1,250 new jobs

Investment builds on Amazon's ongoing commitment to expanding its AI capabilities nationwide

U.K. to invest $1.35 billion in AI research compute by 2030, says PM Starmer

U.K. to invest $1.35 billion in AI research compute by 2030, says PM Starmer

The U.K.’s fastest AI supercomputer powered by 5.5k GH200s is set to be fully operational this summer