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Elon Musk's xAI is collaborating with Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock to significantly increase investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This partnership aims to accelerate advancements and development in the field of AI.

According to The Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, Zhiyuan Robotics recently closed a new round of financing led by Tencent. This marks Tencent's first investment in the embodied AI field. The round also attracted several industry players and existing investors, including Longqi Technology, Wolong Electric, Huafa Group, and BlueRun Ventures. Image Note: Image generated by AI, with permission from Midjourney. Insiders revealed that Zhiyuan Robotics is currently seeking a new round of financing with a valuation of 150 billion yuan. Zhiyuan Robotics was founded in 2023 by...

Qichacha APP shows that Shanghai Zhiyuan Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. recently increased its registered capital to over 80.45 million yuan. The legal representative has changed from Shu Yuanchun to Deng Taihua, and several senior executives have also changed. Qichacha information shows that the company was founded in February 2023, with Sangpeng (Shanghai) Technology Partnership (Limited Partnership) as the major shareholder, holding over 30% of the shares. The latter is 13.79% owned by Peng Zhihui (Zhihuijun).

CMSC stated on an interactive platform that it has deployed the DeepSeek series of models, currently primarily integrated into the company's office communication software to support employees' daily work needs. In the future, the company will comprehensively utilize R1-class strong reasoning models for business digitalization upgrades, exploring applications centered around core businesses such as intelligent investment advisory, intelligent investment, and intelligent investment research.

In the midst of the AI revolution, no company is better positioned than Nvidia. Since ChatGPT ignited the market over two years ago, the high-performance GPU giant's revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed, driving its stock price higher. Fueled by its growing wealth, Nvidia is aggressively expanding its investments in AI, particularly in startups. According to PitchBook data, Nvidia significantly increased its venture capital activity in 2024, participating in 49 rounds of AI-related funding.

Against the backdrop of the continuously expanding artificial intelligence field, Beijing Zhipu AI Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhipu") recently received a 500 million RMB strategic investment from Zhuhai Huafa Group. This financing marks Zhipu's second funding round within a month. Notably, Zhipu secured 1 billion RMB in investment from Hangzhou state-owned assets and other institutions in early March. This series of capital injections will empower Zhipu to drive innovation and ecological development of its core technology – the GLM foundational large model. On March 13th, Zhuhai Huafa Group and Zhipu signed a cooperation agreement, and both parties...

Court documents obtained by The New York Times reveal a closer-than-expected relationship between Google and San Francisco-based AI startup Anthropic. The filings show Google currently holds a 14% stake in Anthropic and plans to invest a further $750 million this year through a convertible debt agreement. This brings Google's total investment in Anthropic to over $3 billion. Image caption: Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney.

Tech giant Microsoft recently announced a $298 million investment in South Africa to build artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. This initiative aims to boost South Africa's digital economy and provide better technology support and services to local businesses and individuals. With the global demand for AI increasing, Microsoft's investment will help strengthen South Africa's competitiveness in this field. Microsoft's investment plan includes not only financial contributions but also technology transfer and talent development. Through collaborations with local businesses and educational institutions, Microsoft hopes to foster growth and innovation within South Africa's technology sector.

The Department of Justice, according to latest court filings, is still seeking to force Google to divest its Chrome web browser. The proposal, initially suggested last year under President Biden, has persisted through the second Trump administration. However, the DOJ is no longer seeking divestiture of all AI investments, including Google's multi-billion dollar investment in Anthropic. The DOJ stated in court filings that Google's illegal conduct has created an economic behemoth that has severely impacted the market, ensuring that Google remains...

2024 was a landmark year for the AI industry. According to TechCrunch, 49 startups secured over $100 million in funding, with seven raising over $1 billion and three securing multiple mega-funding rounds. This momentum continues into 2025. Despite it being early in the year, the number of US AI companies receiving over $100 million in funding is nearing double digits, with at least one round exceeding $1 billion. The following are the companies that have secured over $100 million in funding so far in 2025...

Shenzhen's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) announced plans to establish a 500 billion yuan ($69.4 billion USD) state-owned fund to focus on cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and robotics. The fund aims to support technology companies at all stages of development, from seed and angel rounds to Series A, B, C, and even IPO. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to build a comprehensive technological innovation fund network, encompassing a '20+8' full industrial chain, aligning with the city's government policies. Image caption omitted.

Anthropic, a leading AI company, has announced a significant $3.5 billion funding round, boosting its valuation to $61.5 billion. This substantial investment underscores the intense competition and rapid growth within the AI sector.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, announced plans to invest at least $100 billion in the United States over the next four years to build multiple new chip fabrication facilities. The announcement was made at a press conference with former US President Trump. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei stated that the investment would primarily focus on expanding its Arizona facilities. Wei added, "We will produce many AI chips to support the progress of Artificial Intelligence." This new commitment builds upon TSMC's previous pledge of a $65 billion US investment.

According to Reuters, citing sources and a report by The Information, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning to borrow $160 billion for investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The report states that company executives confirmed this intention during talks with banks last week. This move signals SoftBank's continued expansion in the AI sector, particularly amid intensifying global tech competition. Beyond the planned $160 billion, SoftBank is projected to have...