Canada is advancing its digital sovereignty with the launch of its first sovereign AI factory in Rimouski, powered by NVIDIA technology. At the All In Canada AI Ecosystem event, leaders from government and industry, including NVIDIA, TELUS, Cohere, and RBC Capital Markets, outlined strategies to strengthen Canada’s role as a global hub for artificial intelligence.
Nvidia Commits Up to $100 Billion in OpenAI to Build Next-Generation AI Infrastructure
Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to develop 10 gigawatts of AI infrastructure. The deal covers chip supply, equity stakes, and phased deployment starting in 2026, with regulators likely to review its competitive impact.
Meta Launches Ray-Ban Display: AI Glasses with EMG Neural Band for Next-Gen Wearable Computing
Meta introduces Ray-Ban Display, AI-powered smart glasses featuring a high-resolution microdisplay and Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband that translates muscle signals into digital commands for seamless and intuitive interaction.
Koah Bets on Ads as the Future of Consumer AI Monetization
San Francisco-based startup Koah raised $5 million in seed funding to make advertising a core monetization model for consumer AI applications. Backed by Forerunner and AppLovin’s co-founder, Koah is already serving ads in AI chat apps and delivering strong engagement results.
IBM and AMD Partner to Advance Quantum-Centric Supercomputing for the Future of AI and HPC
IBM and AMD are joining forces to pioneer the next generation of computing through quantum-centric supercomputing. By combining IBM’s quantum computing leadership with AMD’s high-performance computing and AI technologies, the partnership aims to deliver hybrid computing solutions capable of solving some of the world’s most complex scientific and industrial challenges.
Intel and LG Innotek Collaborate to Build AI-Powered Smart Factory in South Korea
Intel and LG Innotek are building an AI-powered smart factory in South Korea, leveraging Intel processors, GPUs, and OpenVINO to boost efficiency and precision in electronics manufacturing.
Meta Signs Over $10 Billion Cloud Deal with Google to Accelerate AI Infrastructure
Meta and Google have signed a $10 billion cloud services agreement to bolster AI infrastructure, highlighting a major turning point in the AI race and cloud computing industry.
Meta Opens $1 Billion Kansas City Data Center, Prepares AI-Optimized Facilities for 2026
Meta has launched its $1 billion Kansas City Data Center, delivering clean energy operations, local job creation, and community grants. The company is also preparing AI-optimized data centers for 2026 to support next-generation technologies.
Perplexity Proposes $34.5 Billion Bid to Acquire Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Pressure
Perplexity, valued at $18 billion, proposes a $34.5 billion acquisition of Google Chrome, pledging to keep the browser open-source and maintain Google Search as the default search engine. The offer follows antitrust pressures facing Google from US regulators.
NVIDIA Unveils Omniverse Libraries and Cosmos Physical AI Models to Accelerate Robotics Innovation
NVIDIA unveils Omniverse NuRec, Cosmos AI models, and RTX PRO Blackwell infrastructure at SIGGRAPH 2025. Designed to accelerate robotics innovation, these technologies enable precise simulation, large-scale synthetic data generation, and advanced AI reasoning — backed by industry leaders including Amazon, Boston Dynamics, and Hexagon
