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Gangnam District Mayor Kim Hyeon-ki has committed to attracting an AI research center from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), emphasizing the area's educational and residential advantages. AMD plans to establish an AI Center of Excellence in Korea by the end of the year, hiring hundreds of researchers to...
Patricia and James Poitras have initiated a fellowship program at MIT's McGovern Institute, providing 50 two-year fellowships for graduate students and postdocs focused on psychiatric disorders. This $10 million commitment aims to create a long-term talent pipeline in mental health research, awardin...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has appointed MIT to establish and lead a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) dedicated to advancing materials technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation semiconductors. The center is expected t...
Microsoft and 3M have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating AI adoption and enhancing the physical networks necessary for cloud growth and AI workloads. This collaboration will focus on research and development related to Microsoft’s data center and device marketplace, leveraging 3M's expert...
Toyota is entering the humanoid robot market, utilizing two decades of research to develop intelligent robots. This move positions the company against competitors like Tesla and various Chinese firms, highlighting the growing importance of robotics in the automotive and technology sectors. The sign...
SpaceX has officially named its orbital AI infrastructure project 'Starmind,' which aims to deploy a constellation of up to 1 million satellites. This initiative, confirmed by Elon Musk on June 22, 2026, will enable AI inference directly in space, utilizing solar energy rather than terrestrial power...
Tesla's Optimus robots will not be used to repair Starmind satellites in orbit, as confirmed by recent statements from Elon Musk. Instead, these robots are intended to assist in the construction and operation of the Terafab chip manufacturing facility in Texas. The AI1 satellites, designed to disint...
Starmind is a pivotal element in SpaceX's estimated $1.75 trillion IPO valuation, despite currently generating no confirmed revenue. The stock price reflects optimistic projections regarding AI infrastructure growth, which Starmind has yet to substantiate. As of early July 2026, SpaceX's stock has d...
Melbourne is solidifying its status as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) research and advanced engineering, driven by significant investments in infrastructure and a growing concentration of talent. The city, renowned for hosting major events like the Australian Open and Formula 1 Grand...
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center experienced a significant outage due to internal temperatures exceeding operational limits. The incident occurred recently, prompting immediate concerns about the reliability of cloud services provided by AWS. The data center, crucial for hosting various onli...
Teradyne, Inc., a prominent player in the design and test software industry, has announced a strategic acquisition aimed at enhancing its leadership position in the market. This move, which was revealed in a press release from the company, underscores Teradyne's commitment to expanding its capabilit...
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