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BV Swagath

EdgeMode announces portfolio review, accelerates Spanish AI projects

The rescission should affect less than 5.5% of EdgeMode’s 1.8GW AI datacentre capacity in Spain.

Intel pursues SambaNova acquisition amid AI expansion plans

The acquisition may significantly bolster Intel’s AI capabilities through integration of SambaNova’s specialised chip designs.

ServiceNow mulls $7bn acquisition of Armis

Founded in 2016 and based in California, Armis specialises in cyber risk management and digital infrastructure security.

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.2 improvements

This release follows Sam Altman’s recent decision to accelerate development in reaction to Google’s launch of Gemini 3 last month.

CISPE contests EC’s Broadcom-VMware merger approval in court filing

The trade association argued before the EU General Court that the Commission inadequately assessed merger risks in its approval.

Siemens and GF partner on AI-driven semiconductor manufacture

The partnership covers fab automation, electrification, and the integration of digital solutions across the entire chip production process.

EU approves €450m Czech support for onsemi’s new SiC chip facility

Onsemi’s Rožnov pod Radhoštěm facility is expected to be the EU’s first integrated SiC plant, covering all production stages.

Italian authority ends Google probe after consent policy changes

The investigation examined if Google’s approach to obtaining user consent for data linking could breach Italian rules on commercial practices.

Nokia commits $4bn to advance AI-driven networks in US

The Finnish company’s multi-year investment follows its $2.3bn acquisition of US-based optical semiconductor company Infinera.

Intel explores acquisition of AI chipmaker SambaNova

If a deal is reached, SambaNova is expected to be valued below the $5bn mark it achieved in its 2021 funding round.