OpenAI is reducing its Microsoft dependency by partnering with SoftBank for compute needs by 2030, via the Stargate project. This switch will decrease reliance on Microsoft, with SoftBank’s $30 billion investment crucial for AI data centers.
Telefónica is integrating its generative AI solution, GenAI, into Prosegur’s operations, enhancing efficiency for 24,000 employees across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Building on the Smart Workplace All solution, GenAI offers intelligent assistants, proactive issue resolution, and automation.
SK Telecom saw strong growth in 2024, driven by a 19% surge in AI revenue and a 4.0% rise in AI business. With 31.8 million mobile users and strategic investments in AI infrastructure, the company is advancing its AI ambitions.
Orange and Mistral AI are collaborating to drive AI advancement in Europe. Utilizing Mistral AI’s technologies, Orange will enhance network optimization, traffic management, and personalized AI solutions.
The Iliad Group’s $3 billion investment in AI infrastructure promises a transformative leap in the telecommunications sector. By focusing on AI-centric data centers and computing resources, Iliad is setting a trend for telecom companies diving into AI.
Amazon is making a bold move in the AI landscape, aiming to invest $100 billion by 2025. This investment primarily targets Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) AI infrastructure, showcasing the company’s commitment to enhancing AI-driven services.
SoftBank is investing $25 billion into OpenAI, launching SB OpenAI in Japan to deliver AI-powered enterprise solutions under the Cristal intelligence brand. Partnering with Arm for scalable AI integration, the venture targets major Japanese corporations.
Google’s investment of $75 billion in AI infrastructure promises to revolutionize the landscape by 2025. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes their approach, leveraging global cloud infrastructure to optimize computing power.
SK Telecom has joined the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium to explore AI’s societal and industrial impacts. Partnering with global leaders like OpenAI and Tata Group, SK Telecom aims to drive AI innovation in ICT, semiconductors, and energy.
Intel is navigating challenges in the AI infrastructure space, particularly in AI datacenters. The company has shifted focus from its Falcon Shores AI accelerator to Jaguar Shores, set for a 2026 release.
