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Nvidia, Microsoft, xAI and BlackRock part of $40 billion deal for Aligned Data Centers
MGX, BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners and members of Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership will buy the company.
Nscale eyes IPO amid fresh $14 billion deal with Microsoft
The AI cloud company could go public toward the back end of 2026, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC.
Apple announces new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and Vision Pro with updated chip
Apple announced new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and Vision Pro models on Wednesday with an updated M5 chip that allows them to run faster than their predecessors.
Apple rival Honor launches AI phone tools that help users get online shopping discounts and more
Honor expects people will turn more to AI assistants rather than smartphone apps directly, President of Products Fei Fang told CNBC in an exclusive interview.
Honor reveals a new smartphone with a fold-out robotic camera arm
Chinese smartphone company Honor said it would release more details about the artificial intelligence-powered robot phone next year.
A guide to the $1 trillion-worth of AI deals between OpenAI, Nvidia and others
Artificial intelligence companies are striking deals worth much more than they make in revenues.
Trump's new China threat, bank earnings, Boeing deliveries and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
China greenlights autonomous driving firms Pony.ai and WeRide's Hong Kong listings
The China-based autonomous driving firms Pony AI and WeRide have both filed with regulators in China to list their shares in Hong Kong.
ASML looks to calm fears over 2026 growth as it warns of China sales decline
ASML on Wednesday looked to allay concerns over 2026 growth as an increase in AI investments helped fuel orders at the critical chip firm.
Waymo plans robotaxi launch in London, marking its European debut
Waymo said it plans to start offering robotaxi rides in London next year after aggressively expanding in the U.S.
CNBC Daily Open: A Trump post drowns out positive developments for markets
At its lowest, the S&P 500 fell as much as 1.5%, but traded positive for most of the day. Then Trump said he was considering "retribution" against China.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT will soon allow 'erotica' for adults in major policy shift
Adult ChatGPT users can soon access a less censored version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, which will include erotic materials, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump has the last word on U.S. stocks
At its lowest, the S&P 500 fell as much as 1.5%, but traded positive for most of the day. Then Trump said he was considering "retribution" against China.
Salesforce's Agentforce software is coming to OpenAI's ChatGPT
Companies that work with OpenAI and Salesforce will soon be able to sell products through ChatGPT's instant checkout feature.
Meta removes Facebook page allegedly used to target ICE agents after pressure from DOJ
Meta removed a Facebook group page that was allegedly used to "dox and target" U.S. ICE agents in Chicago after being contacted by Department of Justice.
OpenAI forms expert council to bolster safety measures after FTC inquiry
The council will help guide OpenAI's work around ChatGPT and Sora, and define what healthy AI interactions look like.
Major real estate developers are fast becoming power brokers
Powered land needs to be secured with the permits, utility commitments, and infrastructure needed to deliver power to a data center.
Oura reaches $11 billion valuation with new $900 million fundraise
Oura reaches $11 billion valuation with new $900 million fundraise.
Oracle Cloud to deploy 50,000 AMD AI chips, signaling new Nvidia competition
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure on Tuesday announced that it will deploy 50,000 Advanced Micro Devices graphics processors starting in the second half of 2026.
CNBC Daily Open: A chance for peace in the Middle East and the U.S.-China trade war
Trump, when asked by reporters if the war in the Middle East has ended, gave an unequivocal "yes," Reuters reported.
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