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09 Dec 2025

Brookfield and Qatar form $20 billion joint venture to build AI infrastructure across Middle East

Brookfield Asset Management has partnered with Qatar's Qai to create a $20 billion joint venture focused on developing artificial intelligence infrastructure. The partnership aims to position Qatar as a leading AI hub in the Middle East through an Integrated Compute centre, while also exploring opportunities in select international markets.

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Qualcomm acquires Augentix to expand Edge AI and smart camera capabilities across India

Qualcomm has completed the acquisition of Augentix, a provider of low-power image signal processors and multimedia SoCs. The deal expands Qualcomm's Insight Platform hardware ecosystem, enabling scalable Edge AI camera deployments across enterprise, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors. The move aligns with India's growing demand for secure, locally supported IP camera solutions as digital infrastructure projects accelerate nationwide.

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Qatar launches Qai, a national AI firm backed by $524 billion sovereign wealth fund

Qatar has established Qai, a new national AI firm operating under its $524 billion Qatar Investment Authority. The company will invest in AI infrastructure domestically and globally, focusing on trusted AI systems rather than building its own large language models. This positions Qatar alongside UAE and Saudi Arabia in the Gulf's intensifying AI race.

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08 Dec 2025

CoreWeave launches $2 billion convertible notes offering to fuel AI infrastructure expansion

AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave announced a $2 billion private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031, marking the latest in a wave of debt-fueled expansion among AI infrastructure companies. The stock dropped as much as 9% as investors weighed future dilution risks against growth potential. The move follows similar financing strategies by Nebius, IREN, and Super Micro Computer.

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NextEra Energy locks massive AI power deals with Google and Meta, targets 15 gigawatts by 2035

NextEra Energy has secured major agreements with Google and Meta to supply power for AI data centers, announcing plans to build 15 gigawatts of new generation capacity by 2035. The deals include 2.5 GW for Meta across 13 clean energy projects and expanded partnerships with Google for gigawatt-scale data center campuses, alongside AI-powered operational platforms.

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BlackRock bets on 'picks and shovels' as AI spending boom shows no signs of slowing

BlackRock's chief investment strategist says the AI infrastructure spending wave is far from peaking, with chipmakers, energy producers, and copper-wire manufacturers positioned as the clearest winners. Tech giants are only beginning to tap credit markets for the next wave of AI growth, with global AI capex projected to reach $5 trillion to $8 trillion by 2030.

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IBM Acquires Confluent for $11 Billion to Strengthen Enterprise AI and Data Streaming Capabilities

IBM announced a $11 billion acquisition of Confluent, a data streaming platform built on Apache Kafka. The deal aims to bolster IBM's data offerings and create a smart data platform for enterprise AI. At $31 per share, IBM is paying a 34% premium, marking its largest acquisition since HashiCorp in 2024.

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07 Dec 2025

Nvidia CEO warns China's AI infrastructure advantage could reshape the global AI race

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlights China's striking advantages in the AI race, from building data centers at unprecedented speeds to commanding twice the energy capacity of the US. Meanwhile, China AI models have surged from 1% to 30% of global AI usage in just one year, signaling a competitive battle for AI dominance.

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05 Dec 2025

Apple faces unprecedented talent exodus as OpenAI and Meta raid top engineers and executives

Apple is experiencing a wave of high-profile departures as dozens of engineers and senior executives leave for OpenAI and Meta. The talent exodus includes key leaders in AI, design, and display technologies, raising concerns about Apple's ability to compete in artificial intelligence. With speculation mounting about CEO Tim Cook's retirement and potential departure of chip chief Johny Srouji, the leadership shakeup marks a critical moment for the tech giant.

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AMD CEO Lisa Su dismisses AI bubble fears as Goldman Sachs warns of datacenter investment risks

AMD CEO Lisa Su emphatically rejects concerns about an AI bubble, calling them overblown as her company secures a 6-gigawatt GPU deal with OpenAI. But Goldman Sachs warns that datacenter investments could fail if the AI industry can't monetize its models, while IBM's CEO estimates the sector has committed to $8 trillion in infrastructure that may never generate adequate returns.

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NTT Data CEO warns AI bubble will burst soon, but predicts stronger rebound than internet era

NTT Data's CEO Abhijit Dubey warns that an AI bubble is forming as infrastructure investments outpace enterprise adoption, leading to data center overcapacity. He predicts a correction within 12 months but expects a massive rebound as corporate demand catches up, calling AI a secular trend with expansion opportunities far exceeding today's IT services market.

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Moore Threads surges over 500% in blockbuster Shanghai IPO as China accelerates chip independence

Moore Threads, dubbed 'China's Nvidia,' skyrocketed over 500% in its Shanghai trading debut after raising $1.1 billion. Founded by ex-Nvidia executive James Zhang, the Chinese chipmaker's explosive market entry reflects Beijing's aggressive push for semiconductor independence amid tightening US export controls on advanced AI chips.

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OpenAI NextDC strike $4.6 billion deal to build massive AI data centre in Sydney

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Australian data centre operator NextDC have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a $7 billion AI campus in western Sydney. The hyperscale facility will house a GPU supercluster, run entirely on renewable energy, and create thousands of jobs during construction and operation.

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AMD confirms it will pay 15% tax to resume AI chip shipments to China under Trump deal

AMD CEO Lisa Su announced the company has secured U.S. export licenses to ship MI308 AI chips to China and is prepared to pay a 15% tax on these exports. The move follows a Trump administration deal with AMD and Nvidia, though China is simultaneously pushing state-funded data centers to adopt domestically produced AI chips instead of foreign silicon.

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04 Dec 2025

UiPath beats Q3 expectations with first profitable quarter as AI orchestration gains traction

UiPath delivered its first GAAP profitable quarter with revenue of $411 million, up 16% year-over-year, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The business automation software company is doubling down on agentic AI orchestration, positioning its Maestro platform as the critical layer that coordinates AI-powered agents with traditional automation to deliver enterprise value.

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