All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

ByteDance plans to invest $12bn in AI infrastructure

The development comes as the Beijing-based company faces pressure from the US government to sell its social media app TikTok.  

OpenAI and SoftBank announce $500bn AI project 

The Stargate project, announced at the White House, involves an initial investment of $100bn, with plans to increase this to $500bn over the next four years.  

China launches $8.2bn AI investment fund as US tightens trade controls 

The fund, named the National AI Industry Investment Fund, was incorporated in Shanghai. 

TCS opens new AI-driven delivery centre in France 

The new facility will utilise technologies such as AI, generative AI, machine learning, and data analytics to support customers in aerospace and related industries. 

OpenAI’s o3 mini AI model is set for launch

The company announced it was testing advanced reasoning models, o3 and o3 mini, designed to address more complex tasks compared to earlier iterations. 

Starboard Value acquires 7.7% stake in chipmaker Qorvo 

The acquisition comes as Qorvo grapples with stiff competition and slowing orders for its smartphone chips. 

IBM to buy Oracle consultancy, and partner with L’Oréal

The acquisition aims to enhance IBM’s Oracle solutions across North America, the UK, and Ireland, addressing complexities in public sector cloud transformations. 

China launches probe into US chip subsidies 

The probe reflects Beijing’s response to US restrictions on China’s semiconductor industry. 

Accenture and Telstra to form data and AI joint venture

The JV will be 60% owned by Accenture and 40% by Telstra, an Australian technology and telecommunications company.

Synthesia secures $180m for AI video expansion 

London-based Synthesia’s platform uses generative AI software to create avatars for various enterprise video content purposes.