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OpenAI Seeks To Remove Commercial ‘AGI’ Constraint
ChatGPT developer OpenAI reportedly discussing removal of provision that blocks Microsoft from accessing super-intelligent AI
Biden Administration To Loan Rivian $6.6 Billion For EV Factory
Consequence for Elon Musk? Biden administration provisionally agrees $6.6 billion loan to Rivian, so it can construct EV factory in Georgia
Amazon To Pump Another $4bn Into AI Start-Up Anthropic
Amazon to invest a further $4bn into AI start-up Anthropic, doubling its investment as it vies against stiff competition
VW, Rivian Launch Joint Venture, As Investment Rises To $5.8 Billion
Volkswagen and Rivian officially launch their joint venture, as German car giant ups investment to $5.8 billion, depending on certain milestones
Amazon Mulls New Multi-Billion Dollar Investment In Anthropic – Report
Amazon is reportedly in talks to pump billions of dollars more into AI start-up Anthropic, but with one condition
White House Finalises China Tech Investment Curbs
Administration publishes final restrictions on US investment into Chinese tech sectors including AI, chips, quantum computing
Microsoft Invests €4.3 Billion In Italy For AI, Cloud
Data centre and AI spending spree continues over at Microsoft, with Italy earmarked for €4.3 billion investment
AWS To Invest £8 Billion In UK, Amid Cloud AI Expansion
Government touts £8 billion investment in UK by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to support estimated 14,000 jobs
Nvidia Invests In Japan Start-Up Sakana AI
AI chip giant Nvidia invests in start-up Sakana AI in funding round that takes company to over $1bn valuation
Shanghai Doubles Size Of Chip Investment Fund
New funding round doubles size of Shanghai chip investment fund to about $2bn as China faces increasingly stringent US sanctions
What Does the EU AI Act Mean for Cybersecurity?
Discover the implications of the EU AI Act for cybersecurity, as it aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and risk management while balancing innovation and regulation. Learn how businesses can prepare for compliance and optimi ...
Alphabet To Invest $5 Billion In Waymo Self-Driving Unit
Senior management at Alphabet confirm substantial additional investment in the Waymo self-driving division
GenAI Integration Efforts Hampered By Costs, SnapLogic Finds
Hefty investment. SnapLogic research finds UK businesses are setting aside three-quarters of their IT budgets for GenAI
Rivian To Gain Up To $5 Billion Investment From Volkswagen
Crucial intervention? Volkswagen to form joint venture with Rivian to share electric vehicle software and architecture
US Publishes Draft Rules On China AI, Chip Investment
US publishes draft rules governing investments into AI, other emerging technologies in China amidst political tensions
China Premier Welcomes Foreign Tech Investment
In meeting with Samsung chair Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomes further investment from foreign firms, promises improved conditions
Microsoft Invests 4 Billion Euros In France For AI, Cloud
Global spending spree from Microsoft continues, with huge investment for new data centre to drive AI and skills in France
Oracle To Invest More Than $8 Billion In Cloud, AI In Japan
Oracle's huge AI, Cloud investment in Japan will meet growing local demand and address digital sovereignty requirements
The Netherlands To Spend Billions To Retain ASML Operations
Dutch government will spend 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to improve infrastructure in Eindhoven, to ensure ASML doesn't move abroad
Amazon Pumps Another $2.75 Billion Into Anthropic
Amazon completes its $4bn investment into AI firm Anthropic, after providing an additional $2.75bn in funding
Microsoft To Invest €3.2 billion In Germany, Mirroring UK Investment
Microsoft confirms it will invest 3.2 billion euros in Germany for AI and data centres, in welcome move amid a slumping economy
Google To Invest $1 Billion To Build UK Data Centre
New data centre for Alphabet's Google to be constructed in Hertfordshire to meet demand for AI and cloud services
Israel Agrees $3.2bn Grant For Intel $25 Billion Chip Factory
Intel to make its largest ever single investment in Israel, with a $25 billion chip-making factory in the south of the country
Microsoft To Invest £2.5 Billion To Bolster UK AI, Data Centres
Prime Minister and Chancellor welcome Microsoft's £2.5 billion investment to expand AI data centre infrastructure
Nissan To Invest £3bn, Switch All UK Models To Full Electric
Japanese car maker to invest £3 billion as it confirms all three models made at UK plant will go 100 percent electric
Microsoft To Invest Billions To Bolster Australian Cyber Defences
Microsoft to spend A$5 billion ($3.2 billion) to expand AI and cloud capabilities in Australia, to help bolster skills and cyber security
Space Start-Up Investment Sees Third-Quarter Growth
Investment in space start-ups sees growth in third quarter for first time in more than a year as investors look for safe bets
Foxconn To Double Jobs, Investment In India In Next 12 Months
Bad news for Beijing? Executive confirms Foxconn is to double its workforce and investment in India by next year
China To Launch $40 Billion State Chip Fund – Report
Sanctions response. New state-backed investment fund is to be launched that seeks to raise $40 billion for China's semiconductor sector