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Hanoi — Chinese companies have proposed cooperation with Vietnam on data centers, computing infrastructure, as well as AI applications and use cases.
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI plans to invest more than $20 billion in expanding a data center in Mississippi, marking the largest private investment in the state’s history, according to Governor Tate Reeves.
The shortage of memory chips for consumer electronics has been described as the most severe in at least two decades. Prices for smartphones and personal computers are expected to continue rising in 2026 due to a memory chip crunch driven by the artificial intelligence boom, according to key industry players including Arm, Qualcomm, and Samsung, cited by the Financial Times.
A major conflict is unfolding in Texas around the construction of what could become one of the world’s largest AI-focused data centers, known as Project Matador. Spanning roughly 2,428 hectares, the project is being promoted by its developers as the future “epicenter of artificial intelligence in the United States” and even framed as a matter of national security. Local residents, however, warn of severe environmental and resource-related consequences.
The features have already begun rolling out in Gmail in English in the United States. Google has made several Gemini 3 AI features in Gmail available for free, which were previously limited to users with Google AI Plus or Ultra subscriptions, according to the company’s official blog.
At NRF 2026, Microsoft unveiled a new feature called Copilot Checkout, which allows users to complete purchases without being redirected to third-party websites. The feature is currently live in the United States and supports integrations with PayPal, Shopify, Stripe, and Etsy.
Google is rolling out deep integration of its Gemini AI into Gmail in the United States. With AI Overviews, smarter reply suggestions, and a new inbox prioritization system, the company aims to reshape email management for its three billion users.
OpenAI has introduced a new feature within ChatGPT — a dedicated section called ChatGPT Health. It allows users to connect medical records and health-tracking apps in order to receive personalized responses related to their physical condition.
OpenAI is expanding its work on audio models and is assembling a unified team of engineers, product managers, and researchers. According to The Information, the company is preparing to launch a personal device with a voice-based interface.
Nvidia has acquired the assets of AI accelerator chipmaker Groq in a deal valued at $20 billion, according to Disruptive CEO Alex Davis, as reported by CNBC.