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Japan's tech giants unite to build trillion-parameter Physical AI model for robots and machines

SoftBank, NEC, Sony Group, and Honda have formed a joint venture to develop a trillion-parameter AI model focused on Physical AI—systems that control robots, autonomous vehicles, and factory automation. With ¥1 trillion (~$6.3 billion) in government backing over five years, Japan aims to challenge U.S. and China AI dominance while keeping Japanese data domestic.

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Japan's tech giants unite to build trillion-parameter Physical AI model for robots and machines

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South Africa unveils draft AI policy with new institutions and incentives to lead continental innovation

South Africa released a comprehensive draft national AI policy on Friday, proposing the establishment of a National AI Commission, AI Ethics Board, and AI Regulatory Authority. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is seeking public comment by June 10 on proposals that include tax breaks, grants, and subsidies for startups while addressing concerns about foreign infrastructure dependence on the U.S. and China.

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South Africa unveils draft AI policy with new institutions and incentives to lead continental innovation

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha in advanced AI merger talks with backing from German government

Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere and German AI firm Aleph Alpha are negotiating a potential merger that could reshape the global AI landscape. The advanced merger talks, which began early this year, have Berlin's support, with Germany pledging to become a key customer of the combined entity as part of its push to compete with dominant AI players.

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha in advanced AI merger talks with backing from German government

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Tether Launches QVAC SDK to Build On-Device AI Apps Without Cloud Servers

Tether, known for its USDT stablecoin, has released QVAC SDK—a fully open-source toolkit enabling developers to run AI applications directly on devices without cloud infrastructure. CEO Paolo Ardoino frames the move as preparation for a world with billions of autonomous machines and trillions of AI agents, positioning the company beyond its core stablecoin business.

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Tether Launches QVAC SDK to Build On-Device AI Apps Without Cloud Servers

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OpenAI Pauses Stargate UK Data Center Project Over Energy Costs and Regulatory Concerns

OpenAI has put its flagship Stargate UK data center project on indefinite hold, citing high energy costs and an unfavorable regulatory environment. The decision deals a significant blow to the UK government's AI ambitions and comes despite the company completing a record $122 billion fundraising last month. The project was expected to bring hundreds of millions in investment to Britain's AI infrastructure.

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OpenAI Pauses Stargate UK Data Center Project Over Energy Costs and Regulatory Concerns

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Intel and SambaNova unveil heterogeneous AI inference platform to challenge Nvidia's dominance

Intel SambaNova announced a production-ready heterogeneous architecture that splits AI inference workloads across different hardware types. GPUs handle prefill operations, SambaNova SN50 RDUs manage decode and token generation, while Intel Xeon 6 CPUs orchestrate the system and execute agentic AI applications. The platform launches in the second half of 2026 as an alternative to Nvidia's approach.

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Intel and SambaNova unveil heterogeneous AI inference platform to challenge Nvidia's dominance

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Alibaba launches AI data center with 10,000 homegrown chips as China pushes self-sufficiency

Alibaba and China Telecom unveiled a data center in southern China powered by 10,000 Zhenwu AI chips developed domestically. The facility in Guangdong province supports AI models with hundreds of billions of parameters and marks a shift toward large-scale industrial implementation of homegrown AI infrastructure as U.S. semiconductor restrictions push Chinese firms to develop domestic chip alternatives.

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Alibaba launches AI data center with 10,000 homegrown chips as China pushes self-sufficiency

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Nutanix expands AI infrastructure platform to control costs as agentic workloads explode

Nutanix unveiled major expansions to its agentic AI infrastructure platform at .NEXT 2026, introducing an AI gateway for governance and Service Provider Central for multi-tenant GPU clouds. As agent sprawl drives token costs skyward, CEO Rajiv Ramaswami positions the company as the unified platform bridging legacy applications and tomorrow's AI workloads across hybrid environments.

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Nutanix expands AI infrastructure platform to control costs as agentic workloads explode

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DeepSeek V4 model to run on Huawei chips, testing China's AI self-sufficiency ambitions

DeepSeek's anticipated V4 model will run on Huawei chips instead of Nvidia hardware, marking a strategic shift in China's AI development. Chinese tech giants including Alibaba, ByteDance, and Tencent have ordered hundreds of thousands of Huawei chips ahead of the launch. The move signals China's push for AI self-sufficiency amid US export restrictions.

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DeepSeek V4 model to run on Huawei chips, testing China's AI self-sufficiency ambitions

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U.S. opens applications for companies to export full-stack AI systems worldwide

The Commerce Department launched a program inviting U.S. companies to submit proposals for delivering full-stack AI technology packages to international partners. Applications opened Wednesday and run through June 30, with approved companies receiving government financial incentives. The initiative aims to embed American AI deep into global digital infrastructure while addressing countries' demands for AI sovereignty on U.S. terms.

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U.S. opens applications for companies to export full-stack AI systems worldwide

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France completes €404M Bull acquisition from Atos to secure technological sovereignty

France has finalized its €404 million purchase of supercomputer maker Bull from Atos Group, making the state the sole shareholder. The strategic move aims to strengthen French and European technological sovereignty in high-performance computing, AI, and quantum technologies. Bull operates Europe's only supercomputer manufacturing plant and builds systems critical to France's nuclear defense capabilities.

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France completes €404M Bull acquisition from Atos to secure technological sovereignty

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Fujitsu and Rapidus partner to build 1.4nm AI chip entirely in Japan with government backing

Fujitsu plans to develop an advanced 1.4nm AI chip manufactured entirely in Japan by Rapidus, marking a significant push toward sovereign AI capabilities. Japan's NEDO will fund roughly two-thirds of the ¥58 billion ($363 million) development cost. The NPU will integrate with Fujitsu's Arm-based Monaka CPUs for deployment in server systems and the Fugaku NEXT supercomputer.

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Fujitsu and Rapidus partner to build 1.4nm AI chip entirely in Japan with government backing

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Sarvam AI Launches Chanakya Platform for Secure Air-Gapped AI Systems After Months of Testing

Sarvam AI has introduced Chanakya, a high-security AI platform designed for air-gapped systems that operate completely offline. Built for defense, banking, healthcare, and government sectors, the platform enables agent-driven workflows while maintaining full data control within on-premise environments, eliminating reliance on public cloud infrastructure.

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Sarvam AI Launches Chanakya Platform for Secure Air-Gapped AI Systems After Months of Testing

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Microsoft commits $1 billion to Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure through 2028

Microsoft announced a $1 billion investment in Thailand spanning 2026-2028, marking its largest publicly disclosed commitment in Southeast Asia. The investment will fund cloud and AI infrastructure, data centers, cybersecurity capabilities, and AI skills training for millions of Thai workers as the country positions itself as a regional digital hub.

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Microsoft commits $1 billion to Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure through 2028

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China Blocks Manus Founders After Meta's $2 Billion Deal Exposes AI Talent Exodus

Beijing has barred Manus co-founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao from leaving China while reviewing whether Meta's $2 billion acquisition violated foreign investment rules. The intervention signals a crackdown on Chinese AI startups relocating offshore and highlights intensifying tensions in the US-China tech rivalry over AI dominance.

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China Blocks Manus Founders After Meta's $2 Billion Deal Exposes AI Talent Exodus

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