OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Expand AI Infrastructure with Five New Datacenters

  1. SAP and OpenAI have launched "OpenAI for Germany," a partnership aimed at bringing secure, sovereign AI to Germany’s public sector by 2026. This initiative will enable the delivery of safe and efficient public services. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced five new Stargate AI datacenter sites as part of a $500 billion, 10-gigawatt U.S. infrastructure buildout. This project is expected to power next-generation AI and create tens of thousands of jobs. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. In an Executive Function series, CNA's Editor-in-Chief Walter Fernandez discusses how the newsroom is transforming with AI. The series provides insights into AI adoption, cultural changes, and the future of journalism. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Cohere has raised an additional $100 million, slightly increasing its valuation to $7 billion. This funding round comes just a month after its last raise and includes a new partnership with AMD. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Microsoft is integrating Anthropic's AI into Copilot, marking a significant step in the company's diversification away from OpenAI. This move introduces a new AI rival into Microsoft's suite of tools. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, GTM experts Max Altschuler, Alison Wagonfeld, and Marc Manara discussed strategies for building a go-to-market engine that scales with the product. Their session provided valuable insights for founders. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Microsoft has added Anthropic's Claude models to Copilot 365, confirming earlier reports. This integration further diversifies Microsoft's AI offerings and strengthens its position in the market. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. YouTube is introducing a new feature that allows viewers to hide popups and video suggestions at the end of videos. This update aims to improve the user experience by giving more control over what they see. (Source: Engadget) Original