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SoftBank Plans Trillion-Dollar AI and Robotics Manufacturing Complex in Arizona

SoftBank is reportedly planning to launch a trillion-dollar AI and robotics industrial complex in Arizona, potentially partnering with TSMC. The project, called "Project Crystal Land," is still in early stages and follows SoftBank's $19 billion commitment to the Stargate AI Infrastructure project.

xAI Seeks $4.3 Billion Equity Funding After Rapid Spending on AI Infrastructure

Elon Musk's xAI is reportedly seeking $4.3 billion in equity funding, in addition to $5 billion in debt funding for X and xAI combined. The company has already spent much of its $6 billion December funding round due to the resource-intensive nature of AI technology powering Grok chatbot and Aurora image generator.

Saudi Arabia's Humain Launches $10B AI Investment Fund and Plans Massive Data Center Expansion

Saudi Arabia's state-owned AI company Humain is launching a $10 billion venture fund to invest in AI startups across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, while engaging with major firms like OpenAI and xAI. The company plans to build 1.9 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2030, aiming to process 7% of global AI training and inference workloads at an estimated cost of $77 billion.

AWS Announces $5+ Billion Strategic Partnership with Saudi-backed Humain to Build AI Zone

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has formed a strategic partnership with Humain, a Saudi Arabia-backed AI company launched by Mohammed bin Salman, to invest over $5 billion in building an "AI Zone" in Saudi Arabia. The partnership includes dedicated AWS AI infrastructure and programs for Saudi-based AI startups, joining other tech giants like Nvidia and AMD who have also partnered with Humain under recent U.S. initiatives permitting such deals.

OpenAI's Stargate Data Center Project Faces Investment Hurdles Amid Economic Uncertainty

OpenAI's Stargate data center project, which aims to raise up to $500 million for AI infrastructure globally, is experiencing delays due to tariff-related economic uncertainty. Investors including SoftBank are hesitant to commit funding as tariffs could increase data center buildout costs by 5-15%, while tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon are already adjusting their data center strategies in response to potential overcapacity concerns.

OpenAI Launches Global Partnership Program for AI Infrastructure

OpenAI has announced a new initiative called "OpenAI for Countries" aimed at building local infrastructure to better serve international AI customers. The program involves partnering with governments to develop data center capacity and customize products like ChatGPT for specific languages and local needs, with funding coming from both OpenAI and participating governments.

Microsoft Warns of AI Service Constraints Despite Massive Data Center Investment

Microsoft's CFO Amy Hood has cautioned that customers may face AI service disruptions as early as June due to demand outpacing available infrastructure. Despite committing $80 billion to data center investments this year, with half allocated to US facilities, Microsoft appears to be struggling with capacity planning, having reportedly canceled multiple data center leases in recent months.

Microsoft Scales Back Global Data Center Expansion Plans

Microsoft has reportedly halted or delayed data center development projects across multiple countries including the UK, Australia, and several US states. Despite previously announcing plans to allocate over $80 billion to capital expenditures in 2025, primarily for AI data centers, the company is now shifting focus from new construction to upgrading existing facilities with servers and computing equipment.

OpenAI Secures Historic $40 Billion Funding Round at $300 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has closed one of the largest private funding rounds in history, raising $40 billion at a $300 billion post-money valuation, led by SoftBank with participation from Microsoft and other previous investors. According to reports, approximately $18 billion will fund OpenAI's ambitious Stargate infrastructure project to establish a network of AI data centers across the United States.

SoftBank Acquires Chip Designer Ampere Computing for $6.5 Billion

SoftBank Group is acquiring Ampere Computing, a semiconductor designer specializing in ARM-based server chips, for $6.5 billion in an all-cash deal. This acquisition follows SoftBank's series of AI-focused investments, including partnerships with OpenAI and investments in AI infrastructure, as part of its strategy to support artificial superintelligence development.