The move is part of a $600 billion investment Cook discussed with President Donald Trump last year during a press conference at the White House.
U.S. looks to push back on foreign data sovereignty laws
Efforts to regulate how U.S. tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Google and OpenAI handle and store foreign citizens’ data have accelerated across Europe.
Trump instructs tech players to build their own power plants
The proposal lands as grid operators warn of tightening supply.
Amazon to invest $12 billion on U.S. state data centre deal
Those costs include expenses related to upgraded energy infrastructure needed for the new AI data centre campuses.
Kyndryl unveils cyber defence hub in India
The centre offers advisory, design, implementation and managed services, backed by Kyndryl’s global network of security and network specialists.
OpenAI looks to scale up its operations in India
The move follows recent OpenAI partnerships with major Indian companies including JioHotstar, Pine Labs and PhonePe.
Canada and Germany sign AI declaration
The move reflects a shared push to boost economic security, resilience and global competitiveness as governments across the world race to expand sovereign AI capabilities.
Anthropic AI launches its first office in India
The company also pointed to a continued push to improve models for widely spoken local languages, and deals with public sector organisations.
The UK looks to increase regulation on AI and social media
The announcement comes after the UK government cracked down on Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot after it generated non-consensual sexualised images.
Russian government moves to block WhatsApp
In addition to WhatsApp, Russian regulator Roskomnadzor this week stated it is tightening the screw on the highly popular Telegram messaging app on security grounds.
Microsoft launches joint enterprise AI programme in Singapore
Microsoft explained it is a technology forerunner in an IMDA programme to boost businesses’ use of generative AI.
Spain moves to enact a youth social media ban
Australia became the first country to prohibit under-16s from holding accounts on selected social media apps in December 2025.
SpaceX wants approval for orbital AI constellation
The proposal seeks permission to deploy 1 million satellites, a figure that would dwarf the roughly 15,000 satellites currently operating in orbit.
Telefonica looks to open London-based office
The London office is to support priorities in the company’s Transform and Grow strategic plan.