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Report: Nvidia could acquire LLM startup AI21 Labs for $3B

By Maria Deutscher Dec 30, 2025

Nvidia Corp. is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI21 Labs Ltd., a startup that develops large language models and agent development tools. Calcalist reported today that a deal could be worth between $2 billion…

AI

Chinese startup Z.ai seeks $560M raise in Hong Kong IPO listing

By Mike Wheatley Dec 30, 2025

One of China’s largest large language model developers, Z.ai, today filed plans for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It’s scheduled to list its shares on Jan. 8 under the…

Policy

China targets semiconductor self-sufficiency with ‘50% rule’ imposed on local chipmakers

By Mike Wheatley Dec 30, 2025

China’s rapid advances in semiconductor development are being fueled by a previously undocumented rule that requires local chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment, according to a report today by Reuters. According…

Policy

Report: Samsung, SK Hynix receive US approval to ship American chipmaking gear to China

By Maria Deutscher Dec 30, 2025

The U.S. government will reportedly permit Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. to ship American chipmaking equipment to their fabs in China. Reuters late Monday cited sources as saying that the authorization is valid only…

Security

New Shai Hulud 3.0 malware variant raises fresh supply chain security concerns

By Duncan Riley Dec 30, 2025

A newly discovered third variant of the Shai Hulud malware is raising fresh concerns about the security of the open-source software supply chain, as researchers warn that the latest version shows more sophistication and…

Security

Former US cybersecurity professionals plead guilty to BlackCat/ALPHV attacks

By Duncan Riley Dec 30, 2025

Two former American cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty in federal court for their roles in carrying out ransomware attacks using the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat malware, the very type of threat they were employed to defend…

AI

SoftBank reportedly finalizes OpenAI investment with $22.5B cash infusion

By Maria Deutscher Dec 30, 2025

SoftBank Group Corp. has reportedly completed the $40 billion investment in OpenAI Group PBC that it announced in March. Sources told CNBC today that the Japanese conglomerate finalized the deal last week. It did…

AI

MiniMax moves toward Hong Kong IPO as Chinese AI firms rush to go public

By Kyt Dotson Dec 30, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax is reportedly prepping for its initial public offering in Hong Kong, backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. A report from Bloomberg revealed the company…

Infra

SMIC buys out subsidiary for $5.8B as China’s chipmaking progress accelerates

By Mike Wheatley Dec 29, 2025

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., operator of China’s largest semiconductor fabrication facility, is going to get even bigger after announcing plans to buy the remaining 49% stake of a smaller foundry it already controls. SMIC…

Cloud

Verisk scraps $2.35B acquisition of roofing software maker AccuLynx

By Maria Deutscher Dec 29, 2025

Insurance technology provider Verisk Analytics Inc. today scrapped its planned acquisition of AccuLynx, a startup that develops software for roofing contractors. The company attributed the move to delays in the regulatory approval process. In…

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Report: Nvidia could acquire LLM startup AI21 Labs for $3B

Chinese startup Z.ai seeks $560M raise in Hong Kong IPO listing

China targets semiconductor self-sufficiency with ‘50% rule’ imposed on local chipmakers

Report: Samsung, SK Hynix receive US approval to ship American chipmaking gear to China

New Shai Hulud 3.0 malware variant raises fresh supply chain security concerns

Former US cybersecurity professionals plead guilty to BlackCat/ALPHV attacks

SoftBank reportedly finalizes OpenAI investment with $22.5B cash infusion

MiniMax moves toward Hong Kong IPO as Chinese AI firms rush to go public

SMIC buys out subsidiary for $5.8B as China’s chipmaking progress accelerates

Verisk scraps $2.35B acquisition of roofing software maker AccuLynx

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