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Japanese tech giant SoftBank just announced the largest AI infrastructure investment in European history: $87.5 billion to build data centers and AI facilities across France. The massive project will create thousands of jobs and position France as a global AI hub.
One of the world's largest single-location investments is coming to Ohio. SoftBank Group will build a massive AI data center powered by clean energy, creating one of America's biggest infrastructure projects.
Three of Japan's biggest companies are joining forces to solve a critical challenge: keeping healthcare affordable as the nation ages. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank are launching a tech-powered alliance to help contain medical costs expected to surge by 2040.
While Silicon Valley chases billion-dollar AI deals, former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot is backing entrepreneurs that bigger firms ignore. Her new fund Cherryrock Capital proves there's another path to venture success.
Saudi Arabia just announced one of the world's largest technology investments—a $100 billion fund to build AI infrastructure and break free from oil dependency. The ambitious project aims to transform the Kingdom into a global tech hub within years.
Starting April 1, Japan's mobile phone users will automatically connect to any available network during disasters, even if it's not their carrier. The free emergency service ensures no one loses communication when it matters most.
A 200-foot solar-powered aircraft will soon float 11 miles above Japan, beaming internet directly to phones from the stratosphere. It's cheaper than satellites and could bring connectivity to remote areas and disaster zones.
A Massachusetts company just made industrial 3D printing affordable enough for small manufacturers to compete with the big players. The breakthrough machine produces factory-quality parts in under 24 hours at a fraction of the usual cost.
A 19-year-old from small-town India didn't just complain about dirty hotel rooms. He built OYO, transformed budget travel for millions, and became one of the world's youngest billionaires.
Robert Playter, who led Boston Dynamics through its commercial breakthrough with Spot the robot dog, is stepping down after three decades of pioneering robotics innovation. His leadership transformed a small MIT research lab into the global leader in mobile robotics.
A new Japanese app called VoiSona is making music creation simple and affordable for bedroom composers worldwide. For less than $6 a month, users can create songs using AI-powered virtual singers with authentic Japanese aesthetics.
The India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi is showcasing breakthrough AI solutions from France, Japan, Australia, Africa, and beyond. Global innovators are sharing technology designed to solve real problems, from crop diagnostics in Africa to elderly care robots in Japan.
South Korean researchers just unveiled AI-powered network technology that slashes mobile base station energy use by more than 20 percent. The breakthrough could save the communications industry $85 million annually while paving the way for greener 6G networks. ##