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Cohere and Aleph Alpha Sign Merger Deal to Target Enterprise AI

Aidan Gomez CEO Cohere. Photo by: Christopher Katsarov / The Canadian Press

Canadian firm Cohere and German firm Aleph Alpha have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create a larger AI firm that offers increased data and technology control to businesses, governments and other organisations. The merged company will maintain its name Cohere, and have dual headquarters in Toronto and Berlin. Aleph Alpha’s Heidelberg office will continue to focus on research,… Continue reading Cohere and Aleph Alpha Sign Merger Deal to Target Enterprise AI

Business, Technology

Nvidia Plans Major AI Data Centre Expansion in Australia

As demand for AI infrastructure grows, Nvidia aims to more than double the data centre computing capability in Australia by 2027. The US chipmaker announced on Thursday that it is collaborating with Australian cloud and data centre firms to establish as much as 2 GW of AI-themed compute. It has partners such as Firmus, CDC, NEXTDC and AirTrunk. Data Centres… Continue reading Nvidia Plans Major AI Data Centre Expansion in Australia

Technology

Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Under John Ternus

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Apple is scheduled to release its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, at a product event that will be the first major event under new CEO, John Ternus. The foldable iPhone is supposed to open up like a passport and may be one of Apple’s most expensive smartphones, as well, at more than $2,000. Despite the high price tag, analysts believe… Continue reading Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Under John Ternus

Technology

Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Finland

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Google has revealed that it will spend at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) within the next two years on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Finland. This investment will be made in 2027 and 2028 and it will involve data centres, electricity grid upgrades, clean energy projects and battery systems. The infrastructure will be used for services such as Gemini, Search,… Continue reading Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Finland