OpenAI targets massive new funding amid escalating AI decision model competition, while global tech giants navigate regulatory pressures and hardware advancements.

OpenAI is reportedly working on a new $30 billion funding round aiming for a staggering $1.25 trillion valuation as it prepares for an initial public offering.

OpenAI has made its reasoning-focused competitor widely available, intensifying the ongoing market race for advanced decision models.

Unitree Robotics is developing a self-evolving AI feedback loop enabling humanoid robots to independently write code, run simulations, and enhance real-world performance.

Chinese tech giant Huawei is rapidly narrowing the AI chip ecosystem gap with Nvidia through a deepening symbiosis with artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek.

DeepSeek has fully open-sourced an internal framework designed to run AI models with high efficiency, pushing for broader adoption over closed-source alternatives.

Experts warn that Washington's strict ban on DeepSeek could create a chilling effect, deterring US enterprises from adopting cost-effective Chinese AI models.

Rivian has acquired a world model startup to accelerate its long-term autonomous driving ambitions and vehicle intelligence.

1Password has introduced a secure authentication method allowing AI agents to log into accounts on behalf of users without exposing underlying passwords.

Canva has officially entered the generative AI space by releasing its very first dedicated image generation model.

Google and Voltus have announced a partnership to construct a massive 1-gigawatt virtual power plant to help meet surging energy demands driven by data centers.