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.
Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga have launched the Malaga 6G Research and Innovation Lab to advance 6G technology. This facility will foster collaboration across industry and academia, focusing on areas like AI-enhanced network performance, digital twins, and secure, scalable architectures.
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.
Japan’s SoftBank and OpenAI are negotiating a major deal that could position SoftBank as the largest shareholder of the ChatGPT creator, surpassing Microsoft’s current stake. With a potential $15-25 billion investment, SoftBank aims to strengthen its foothold in the AI market.
SailGP and Ericsson’s partnership marks a transformative era in competitive sailing by leveraging private 5G technology. The deployment of Ericsson’s network and edge routers enables unprecedented data collection during races, enhancing both fairness and excitement.
Rakuten Mobile launches “Rakuten AI for Business,” a Generative AI solution designed for Japanese corporate environments, enhancing tasks like document creation and translation with ease. Featuring robust language processing and seamless web browser access, it’s both efficient and affordable.
Vodafone Spain is deploying a private 5G network at Geoalcali’s Navarra mine to enhance safety and efficiency. Integrating 4G for equipment connectivity, it enables real-time data access, remote machinery control, and automation.
SoftBank has partnered with Quantinuum, a quantum computing leader, to advance AI through hybrid quantum computing, integrating Central, Graphics, and Quantum Processing Units. This collaboration addresses challenges in offering quantum computing services, aiming to innovate solutions beyond current technologies.
Telefónica Tech has introduced a groundbreaking generative AI platform designed for enterprises to create custom virtual assistants. This platform integrates with backend systems and hyperscale cloud services, connecting to large language models.
