Softbank Seeks $40 Billion Loan for OpenAI Investment Escalating AI Race

According to sources, Softbank Group is seeking a loan of up to $40 billion to invest in OpenAI. This is Softbank's latest major bet in the AI field, aiming to further expand its influence in the global AI competition.

Nvidia to Unveil Vera Rubin Chip at GTC 2026 Challenging Physical AI Computing Limits

According to semiconductor industry sources, Nvidia will unveil the Vera Rubin physical unit for the first time at GTC 2026 on March 16. This is a new high-performance computing chip aimed at physical AI and robotics applications.

Huawei Unveils Industry's First 51.2T Liquid-Cooled Switch Leading Green Data Center Transformation

Huawei launched the industry's first 51.2T liquid-cooled box switch at MWC 2026, featuring 128×400GE configuration, providing green and efficient solutions for AI-era data center networks.

Siemens and Palo Alto Networks Launch Verified Industrial 5G Security Solution

Siemens and Palo Alto Networks launched a verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G networks at MWC 2026, providing comprehensive security for manufacturing and critical infrastructure.

Indian Women Tech Startups Raise $1.1B in 2025 Despite Funding Winter Early-Stage Investment Up 12%

According to Tracxn, women co-founded tech startups in India raised approximately $1.1 billion in 2025, down 9% YoY, but early-stage investment increased 12% to $533 million. Acquisitions surged 175%.

Neuromorphic Computing Breakthrough Enables Physics Simulations

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated that neuromorphic computers modeled after the human brain can now solve the complex equations behind physics simulations — something once thought possible only with energy-hungry supercomputers.

STMicroelectronics Silicon Photonics Enters Mass Production PIC100 Platform Targets AI Data Centers

STMicroelectronics announced its advanced silicon photonics PIC100 platform has entered mass production, to be used by hyperscalers for optical interconnect in data centers and AI clusters. This marks the first large-scale deployment of silicon photonics in AI infrastructure.

Samsung SDI to Unveil All-Solid-State Battery Samples for Physical AI Robot Market

Samsung SDI announced it will showcase all-solid-state battery samples for Physical AI applications at InterBattery 2026, with the theme "AI thinks, Battery enables". The batteries target robotics and autonomous driving markets.

Broadcom's AI Revenue Surges 106% to $8.4B in Q1, Targets $100B by 2027

Broadcom reported AI revenue of $8.4 billion in Q1 2026, up 106% year-over-year, driven by custom chips and networking. The company forecasts AI revenue to exceed $100 billion by 2027.

KDDI and Avita Partner to Develop Humanoid Robots for Real-World Service Roles

Japanese telecom operator KDDI and technology company Avita announce partnership to develop humanoid robots for real-world service roles. Testing is planned to begin in commercial environments starting in autumn 2026.