All articles by BV Swagath

BV Swagath

OpenAI taps into Google Cloud for expanded AI infrastructure

Since launching ChatGPT in late 2022, OpenAI has faced increased demand for computing power to train large language models.

IonQ acquires Capella to boost space-based quantum communications

The acquisition aligns with IonQ’s plan to establish a satellite QKD network.

Broadcom ships Tomahawk Ultra Ethernet switch for HPC and AI

The switch optimises Ethernet headers by reducing overhead from 46 bytes to as low as ten bytes.

Synopsys clears final hurdles in $35bn Ansys acquisition

The transaction, initially announced last year, underwent thorough antitrust scrutiny in multiple markets, including the UK.

Cognition AI to acquire Windsurf

Cognition AI aims to incorporate Windsurf’s IDE platform and technology into its products, including the autonomous agent Devin.

Google secures Windsurf talent in $2.4bn AI technology deal

Key Windsurf figures, including CEO Varun Mohan and co-founder Douglas Chen, will join Google DeepMind to focus on agentic coding.

Musk’s xAI plans funding round targeting up to $200bn

The potential valuation comes amidst talks involving Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which holds an indirect stake through an $800m investment.

Apple acquires TrueMeeting to boost Vision Pro capabilities

TrueMeeting’s technology uses smartphone scanning to generate digital avatars, capturing users’ real-time facial movements and expressions.

Nvidia reaches $4trn market cap amid tech stock revival

Nvidia’s stock has risen 40% since May 2025, driven by eased US-China trade tensions and major chip deals in the Middle East.

Mistral AI seeks $1bn equity funding with potential MGX backing

The Paris-based AI startup is also pursuing considerable debt financing from French banks, including existing investor Bpifrance.