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NVIDIA Guarantees $250B for OpenAI Data Center, Shifts from Chip Vendor to AI Financier
NVIDIA plans to provide $250B in guarantees for OpenAI's 10GW data center and $350B in chip financing. This shifts NVIDIA from a GPU vendor to an AI infrastructure credit intermediary, locking OpenAI into NVIDIA's compute ecosystem and creating a closed-loop model.
Microsoft Partners with Domestic Operators to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Japan
Microsoft announced a $10B investment in Japan over four years, with a key pillar being a collaboration with Sakura Internet and SoftBank. This partnership will offer GPU-based AI compute services through Azure, managed by domestic providers to ensure data residency within Japan. This addresses the demand for sovereign AI infrastructure for sensitive workloads.
Ericsson Signs Core Network Modernization Contract with SoftBank in Japan
Ericsson signs a core network expansion and modernization agreement with SoftBank Japan, utilizing dual-mode 5G core solutions to enhance network capacity and reliability. Ericsson provides cloud-native core products including user data management and policy control, enabling SoftBank's transition to 5G SA and network slicing.
Samsung Expands Smartphone Satellite Connectivity to Strengthen AI Infrastructure
Samsung partners with telecom operators in North America, Europe, and Japan to expand satellite connectivity for Galaxy smartphones, supporting emergency services and data functions. This enhances reliability for AI-era experiences, with phased rollouts based on regional regulations.
OpenAI partners with SoftBank for gigawatt-scale AI data center campuses
OpenAI partners with SoftBank Group and SB Energy to develop multi-gigawatt AI data center campuses, including a 1.2 GW Texas facility supporting the Stargate initiative, signaling a shift toward energy-intensive AI infrastructure at scale.