Keywords: AI


SambaNova reaches $11 billion valuation after securing $1 billion AI funding

Artificial intelligence chip developer SambaNova has raised $1 billion in a major late-stage funding round, lifting the company’s valuation to $11 billion as demand grows for specialised computing infrastructure designed to support advanced AI systems. The funding round was led by investment firm......

Attijariwafa bank showcases AI-driven banking innovation at sixth Wenov Demo Day

Attijariwafa bank has reaffirmed its commitment to artificial intelligence as a key driver of banking transformation during the final stage of the sixth edition of its "Wenov Think & Make x IA Center" innovation programme, organised in partnership with consulting firm Onepoint. The Demo......

OpenAI expands public access to GPT-5.6 as next-generation AI model rolls out globally

OpenAI is set to expand public access to its latest flagship artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, marking the end of an initial preview phase that was limited to a small group of U.S.-based partners. The company announced that the GPT-5.6 family of models—including Sol, Terra and Luna—will......

Ukraine turns to self-hosted AI models to secure control over critical digital systems

Ukraine plans to prioritise artificial intelligence systems that can operate independently on domestic infrastructure, as the country seeks greater control over digital tools used in government services, business operations and defence applications. A senior Ukrainian ministry official said Kyiv would......

Amazon targets $25 billion bond sale to accelerate AI investment

Amazon is preparing to raise at least $25 billion through a U.S. dollar-denominated bond offering, according to a media report, as the technology giant seeks additional funding to support its expanding artificial intelligence strategy. The planned debt issuance would rank among the company's largest......

Beijing considers tighter controls on overseas access to China’s leading AI models

Chinese authorities are exploring new measures that could limit foreign access to the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, as Beijing moves to strengthen control over a technology sector increasingly viewed as strategically vital. Officials have held discussions with major technology......

Capita shares slide after UK government withholds payments over contract delays

Shares in British outsourcing company Capita fell sharply on Tuesday after the UK government withheld £9.9 million (approximately $13.2 million) in payments, citing missed contractual deadlines and shortcomings in planned technology upgrades. The stock dropped by more than 15% after the government......

Nigeria launches probe into tech Giants over alleged misuse of news content

Nigeria has ordered a formal investigation into several of the world's largest technology companies over allegations of anti-competitive conduct and the unauthorized use of news content, marking the country's latest effort to strengthen oversight of the digital economy. The Federal Competition......

Synopsys shifts focus to AI by phasing out legacy semiconductor manufacturing software

Synopsys is scaling back part of its semiconductor manufacturing software portfolio as the U.S. technology company redirects investment toward higher-growth artificial intelligence design tools, signaling a strategic shift in the rapidly evolving chip industry. According to sources familiar with the......