Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

SuperX Signs MOU to Develop Modular AI Data Centers in Japan

SuperX Industries Co., Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Digital Dynamic Inc., eole Inc., and Woodman Inc. to co-develop modular AI data centers across Japan, starting with a pilot project in Mie Prefecture.

February 08, 2026

Texas Instruments to Acquire Silicon Labs for $7.5 Billion

Texas Instruments announced it will acquire Silicon Labs in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $7.5 billion, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approval.

February 08, 2026

Semidynamics Unveils 3nm AI Inference Silicon and Full-Stack Systems

Semidynamics has introduced its 3nm AI inference silicon and a vertically integrated stack covering chips, boards, and rack-scale systems for next-generation data centers.

February 08, 2026

Johnson Controls Unveils YORK YDAM Chiller for AI and Multistory Data Centers

Johnson Controls has introduced the YORK YDAM, an air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller designed for high-density, multistory data centers and AI factories. The system delivers up to 3.5MW of cooling with 20% higher capacity density than comparable products.

February 08, 2026

Core AI to Partner with CSPM Resources on AI Data Centers in Malaysia

Core AI Holdings, Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with CSPM Resources SDN BHD to pursue AI-ready data center projects in Malaysia, aiming to retrofit existing facilities into Tier 3 or Tier 4 AI-capable sites within 12 months.

February 08, 2026

Amazon to Spend $200 Billion on AI and Robotics in 2026

Amazon plans to invest $200 billion in artificial intelligence, robotics, and infrastructure this year, marking a major increase from last year's spending. The company also reported $213 billion in quarterly revenue, with AWS showing its fastest growth in over three years.

February 07, 2026

Cerebras Systems Raises $1 Billion, Valued at $23 Billion Ahead of IPO

Cerebras Systems has secured $1 billion in new funding led by Tiger Global Management, valuing the AI chipmaker at $23 billion as it prepares for a public offering later in 2026.

February 07, 2026

Born.ai Offers Distributed Compute Patent Portfolio for License or Sale

Born.ai, operating under EYWA LLC, announced the availability of its distributed computing patent portfolio for immediate license or acquisition. The assets cover technologies enabling large-scale AI workloads across federated networks of independent nodes.

February 06, 2026

LG Electronics and Midea Highlight Advanced HVAC and Cooling Systems at AHR Expo 2026

At the AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics and Midea Building Technologies showcased new HVAC and cooling solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, including data center cooling systems and integrated smart building platforms.

February 04, 2026

Johnson Controls Unveils Thermal Management Guides for Gigawatt-Scale AI Data Centers

Johnson Controls has introduced a Reference Design Guide Series for 1-gigawatt AI data centers, providing detailed thermal architectures for water-cooled, air-cooled, and absorption chiller systems integrated with advanced building controls.

February 04, 2026

SpaceX Acquires xAI to Build Space-Based AI Data Centers

SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, merging the two firms to develop orbital data centers powered by solar energy and launched via Starship.

February 03, 2026

Oracle Plans $50 Billion Financing for 2026 Cloud Infrastructure Expansion

Oracle announced plans to raise between $45 and $50 billion in 2026 through a mix of debt and equity financing to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity for major clients including AMD, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, TikTok, and xAI.

February 02, 2026

FPT Establishes Vietnam’s First Advanced Semiconductor Testing and Packaging Plant

FPT Corporation has announced the creation of the FPT Advanced Semiconductor Testing and Packaging Plant in Bac Ninh Province, marking Vietnam’s first fully Vietnamese-owned facility of its kind. The plant will enhance the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and provide training for local engineers.

January 30, 2026

ASML Reports Record €13 Billion in New Orders as AI Demand Fuels Chip Expansion

ASML reported a record €13 billion in new orders for the fourth quarter of 2025, signaling continued strong demand for advanced chipmaking equipment driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure growth. The company posted €32.7 billion in annual net sales and announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs.

January 29, 2026

Blaize and Nokia Sign MoU to Develop Hybrid AI Solutions Across Asia-Pacific

Blaize and Nokia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on edge and hybrid AI inference solutions across Asia-Pacific, combining Blaize's AI platform with Nokia's networking and automation systems.

January 28, 2026

Lucend Raises $3.3M to Expand Transparent AI Platform for Data Centers

Lucend, formerly known as Coolgradient, has raised $3.3 million in seed funding led by Remarkable Ventures Climate to expand its Transparent AI platform for data center optimization in the U.S.

January 28, 2026

Ricursive Intelligence Raises $300 Million Series A for AI-Driven Chip Design

Ricursive Intelligence has raised $300 million in a Series A funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, valuing the company at $4 billion. The Palo Alto-based startup, founded by Dr. Anna Goldie and Dr. Azalia Mirhoseini, aims to accelerate semiconductor design using AI.

January 28, 2026

SK hynix to Launch U.S.-Based AI Solutions Arm with $10 Billion Commitment

SK hynix announced plans to establish a U.S.-based AI solutions firm, tentatively named AI Company (AI Co.), through the restructuring of its Solidigm subsidiary, with a $10 billion capital commitment to strengthen its role in the AI data center ecosystem.

January 28, 2026

BOSGAME Launches Dual-Platform AI PCs with AMD and Intel Chips

BOSGAME has introduced two AI PC models, the VTA-439 and VTI-490, built on AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra platforms, with global availability set for early 2026.

January 27, 2026

Saitech Delivers Liquid-Cooled Supermicro Server System to U.S. Army

Saitech has configured and deployed a million-dollar Supermicro liquid-cooled computing system for the U.S. Army, providing rugged, high-density performance for mission-critical operations.

January 27, 2026

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