Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
Hong Kong IPO proceeds hit highest since 2021 AI, chip listings lead 2026 IPO pipeline Cornerstones include Alibaba,…
Musk’s xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third…
SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, source says
Dec 30 (Reuters) – SoftBank Group (9984.T), opens new tab has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI,…
Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
Dec 29 (Reuters) – Meta (META.O), opens new tab said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence…
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
Dec 26 (Reuters) – Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to…
China launches venture capital funds to invest in ‘hard technology’, state media report
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) – China on Friday launched three venture capital funds to invest in “hard technology”…
Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots
MILAN, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab…
Trump’s AI hiring campaign draws interest from 25,000 hopefuls
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Roughly 25,000 people have expressed interest in joining the Trump administration’s cadre of…
US judge blocks Texas app store age law meant to protect children
Item 1 of 2 Apple logo is seen in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo…
New York Times reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training
Dec 22 (Reuters) – An investigative reporter best known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos…
ReNew inks pact with Google to build 150 MW solar project in India
Dec 16 (Reuters) – India’s ReNew Energy Global (RNW.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday it has signed…
Exclusive: SoftBank races to fulfill $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end, sources say
SoftBank has sold Nvidia, T-Mobile stakes to fund OpenAI commitment SoftBank could tap undrawn margin loan backed by…