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Recent developments highlight major AI funding, including SoftBank’s $500M in OpenAI and Blackstone’s £10B AI data center in the UK.
Big Moves in AI Funding and Infrastructure – SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar
In this week’s AI Investment Radar, we observe SoftBank’s bold $500 million investment in OpenAI’s latest funding round, positioning itself to capitalize on the anticipated $150 billion valuation. Meanwhile, Apple’s decision to step back from OpenAI’s funding conversations leaves Microsoft and Nvidia in the spotlight as primary investors.
Noteworthy movements extend beyond the tech giants, with Blackstone committing £10 billion to build one of the largest AI data centers in the UK, aiming to turn Northumberland into a major AI hub. Similarly, Google is making waves in Southeast Asia with a $1 billion investment into Thailand’s AI and cloud infrastructure, marking a significant push for regional AI growth.
Meanwhile, the healthcare sector is seeing substantial investments in AI-driven solutions, with Nvidia’s venture arm quietly funding advancements in robotic surgery and drug discovery. In addition, Cisco has launched a $1 billion fund to back AI startups, with a focus on secure and reliable AI technologies.
As AI demand fuels energy consumption, we also see a boom in power grid investments across Asia, led by firms like TEPCO, addressing the sector’s rapidly growing infrastructure needs. Join us as we break down this week’s most critical AI investment updates, exploring the key strategic decisions and financial movements defining the global AI landscape.
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