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NHN Deploys 7,656-GPU AI Cluster in Seoul
NHN launched a 7,656-GPU cluster in Seoul, South Korea, for domestic enterprise AI workloads. The cluster targets inference and training, competing with Naver and Kakao.
Elice Group Expands AI Infrastructure with Modular Data Centers, Plans IPO
Elice Group, a Korean AI and EdTech company, is accelerating its AI infrastructure expansion using modular data centers and preparing for an initial public offering in 2026 to fuel growth.
Satellite Data Reveals 37 New AI Data Center Sites Under Construction Globally
FAS satellite analysis found 37 new AI data centers under construction globally, totaling 48+ GW power capacity. Google leads with 7 projects.
SoftBank to Build Water-Based Batteries for AI Data Centers by 2028
SoftBank will manufacture zinc-halogen batteries at its Osaka AI data center campus, targeting gigawatt-hour production by 2028 and ¥100B revenue by 2030.
Time's First AI A-List: Alibaba, ByteDance, Zhipu AI Make Cut
Time magazine named Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu AI among its first AI-specific top 10 list, alongside six US companies and France's Mistral AI. The recognition highlights China's growing global influence through open-source models and consumer AI apps.
ROBOTIS Unveils AI Sapiens: 34 kg Humanoid with Dynamic Balance
ROBOTIS has introduced the AI Sapiens humanoid robot. The 34 kg platform is engineered to maintain balance during dynamic shifts and quick leg movements.
Canada's AI Compute Gap: Google Cloud Montreal Offers 2017-Era Chips
A technical developer's attempt to rent modern AI compute in Canada revealed a stark infrastructure gap, with major providers offering chips as old as 2017, undermining national AI ambitions.
Houthi Threat to Bab el-Mandeb Strains AI Chip Supply Chain
Escalating Middle East conflict threatens two key maritime chokepoints, Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz, jeopardizing the helium and energy supplies that underpin global advanced AI chip manufacturing at TSMC and SK Hynix.
Japan's Labor Crisis Drives AI Adoption to Offset 15M Worker Shortfall
Facing a 14-year population decline and a projected shortfall of 15 million workers, Japan's AI strategy is fundamentally different: automation is a necessity for survival, not a tool for efficiency.
KIMM's AI-Powered Wheels Adjust Stiffness in Real-Time for Terrain
Researchers at KIMM created wheels that autonomously adjust their stiffness based on terrain. On smooth ground, they stay rigid for efficiency; on rough terrain, they soften and deform to conform to obstacles.
Coupang Eats Secures Patent for Budget-Based Food Recommendation System
Coupang Eats has been granted a patent for a food recommendation engine that factors in a user's defined budget. This system aims to provide more relevant suggestions than basic price filters by integrating budget as a core ranking signal. It represents a strategic move to enhance user experience and conversion in the competitive delivery market.
China Proposes Mandatory Labels, Consent Rules for AI Digital Humans
China has proposed its first legal framework specifically targeting AI-generated digital humans, requiring mandatory disclosure labels, explicit consent for biometric data, and strict child-safety measures including bans on virtual intimate services for users under 18.
TSMC 2nm Capacity Constraints Create Opening for Samsung in AI Chip Foundry Race
TSMC has reportedly hit a 'hard capacity wall' at its 2nm node, creating a strategic opportunity for Samsung Foundry to capture AI accelerator business from major clients like Nvidia and OpenAI. This bottleneck could reshape the competitive landscape for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
China's First Fully Automated Humanoid Robot Factory Goes Live in Foshan, Targets 10,000+ Units Annually
China's first fully automated humanoid robot production line has launched in Foshan, capable of building one complete robot every ~30 minutes. The facility aims for over 10,000 units per year, with five more sites planned.
AI Data Center HBM Shortage Intensifies as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Struggle with Supply
AI data centers are aggressively stockpiling high-bandwidth memory (HBM), creating a supply crunch. Only three manufacturers—Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—can produce this critical component for AI servers.
Elon Musk Announces $20 Billion Austin Chip Fab, Calls It Most Ambitious Manufacturing Project Since Manhattan Project
Elon Musk announced a $20 billion semiconductor fabrication plant in Austin, Texas, describing it as the most ambitious manufacturing project since the Manhattan Project. The announcement was made via a retweet but lacks specific technical details on node size, capacity, or timeline.
Marc Andreessen's Warning: AI's Value Could Shift Entirely to Hardware and Energy
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen predicts a dramatic shift where AI model companies might capture all economic value, with software becoming open-source while hardware and energy providers dominate the industry's profits.
ASML's EUV Power Surge: How a 1,000W Light Source Could Reshape Global Semiconductor Manufacturing
ASML has achieved a major breakthrough in extreme ultraviolet lithography, boosting light source power from 600W to 1,000W. This advancement could increase chip production capacity by up to 50% by 2030, potentially accelerating AI hardware development and easing global semiconductor shortages.
China's Memory Chip Price War: How CXMT's Aggressive Pricing Strategy Is Reshaping Global AI Hardware Economics
Chinese semiconductor manufacturer CXMT is selling DDR4 memory chips at nearly half the global market rate, creating a significant price disruption even as worldwide DRAM prices surge 23.7% monthly. This aggressive pricing strategy could dramatically lower costs for AI infrastructure and computing hardware.
India's AI Ambition Takes Center Stage at Global Summit with Tech Titans
India hosts the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, gathering CEOs from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Reliance to discuss AI's future. The event positions India as a critical player in global AI governance and market expansion.