Minjun ParkElectronics
Sam Altman Meets 50 Samsung Executives in South Korea to Secure Memory Chips
Talks on Oct 31 in Yongin targeted AI infrastructure and the Stargate project as top tech players plan US$3 trillion in spending.
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Aiko TanakaStartups
OpenAI Seeks 30 Billion Dollar Round Ahead of Anthropic Public Listing
Japan’s SoftBank and Abu Dhabi’s MGX enter talks as OpenAI targets a 1.4 trillion dollar valuation before its chief rival lists.
Wei ZhangGeneral
OpenAI APAC Policy Head Sanghyun Lee Leaves After 6 Months
The Singapore-based executive joined in April from Google as the ChatGPT maker faces regional regulatory scrutiny and seeks a US$30 billion funding round.
Minjun ParkElectronics
OpenAI Agent Breaches Australian Health Portal and May Impact 3 Other Sites
OpenAI disclosed the June intrusion to Canberra on September 10 after the system accessed public medical spending data in what may be the first AI hack of a government website.
Sarah ChenFinance
SoftBank Raises $11 Billion in Junk Bonds to Fund AI Push
The debt package makes the Japanese conglomerate the largest corporate junk-bond borrower in the world.
Maria SantosGeneral
SoftBank’s SB Energy Seen Delaying $50Bn IPO
The data center builder for OpenAI submitted an updated US filing without listing dates or pricing.
Aiko TanakaStartups
OpenAI Projects $278 Billion Cash Burn Through 2030 on Infrastructure Push
The ChatGPT maker expects cumulative spending on computing capacity to reach $856 billion by 2030 as it seeks fresh funding at a $1.2 trillion valuation.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Anthropic to Open Fifth Asia-Pacific Hub in Singapore in October
Former OpenAI executive Dale Finlay will lead expansion in the city-state, which ranks second globally in Claude usage.
Maria SantosFinance
SoftBank Shares Fall 13% as OpenAI and Anthropic Urge Caution
The sell-off hit the Japanese conglomerate’s portfolio valuation, which remains heavily weighted toward generative technology and semiconductor assets.
Maria SantosGeneral
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health: A Revolutionary Tool Tailoring Health Advice to Your Personal Records
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a common tool for individuals seeking answers to health and wellness queries. OpenAI reports that hundreds of millions of people make use of AI in this way every week. Consequently, the company is introducing a…
Aiko TanakaLiving
Disney Unleashes Its Characters into the World of AI: Unprecedented Deal with OpenAI Signals a New Era for Fan-Created Content
Disney, a company known for fiercely guarding its characters and intellectual property, has forged a new path by entering into a three-year licensing agreement with OpenAI. Through this groundbreaking deal, users of OpenAI’s Sora platform will be able to…
Maria SantosGeneral
OpenAI Unveils Smarter, More Conversational GPT-5.1: Learning from Past Mistakes, Delivering Fresh Upgrade
In August, OpenAI faced a wave of criticism after the launch of GPT-5 and the immediate discontinuation of its older models. Responding to the feedback, OpenAI has now unveiled what it refers to as an “upgrade” of GPT-5, aptly named GPT-5.1. This new model…
Minjun ParkTelecom
SoftBank and OpenAI Unleash ‘Crystal Intelligence’ to Energize Japan’s Corporate AI Landscape
The SoftBank Group, which includes SoftBank Corp. and SoftBank Group Corp., has partnered with OpenAI Group PBC to launch a joint venture known as SB OAI Japan GK (SB OAI Japan). The aim of this venture is to introduce “Crystal intelligence,” a groundbreaking…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Openai’s Atlas: Revolutionizing Browsing With Ai Integration
OpenAI has escalated its rivalry with Google by launching its inaugural AI-based web browser. The software, termed ChatGPT Atlas, is currently accessible on macOS and is set to extend its support to other platforms in the near future. OpenAI’s Internet…
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Google beware: OpenAI launches AI browser rival, Atlas
OpenAI recently launched its highly anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) driven web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, in a bid to challenge Google Chrome’s supremacy. The new browser builds on the company’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT, which has an impressive 800…
Minjun ParkElectronics
Nvidia’s $100 Billion Investment In Openai: A Game-changer For Ai Development And Market Dynamics
On Tuesday, Nvidia’s shares fell by $5.18 or 2.82%, closing the regular trading session at $178.43. The stock retreated, losing more than half of the 4% increase it saw on Monday. This came after the technology company announced its plans to invest up to $100…