Meta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership with plans for an AI-enabled data center in India. The move could strengthen digital infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing internet markets. The agreement also includes major clean energy contracts, highlighting how global tech investment is increasingly tied to power, water, and sustainability.

OpenAI is targeting a public listing within the next year, according to an internal message from CEO Sam Altman obtained by The Information, even as the company prepares to launch a new flagship AI model and ramps up spending on infrastructure needed to support increasingly powerful systems.

Japanese electronics manufacturer TDK is acquiring US-based metal 3D-printing startup Fabric8Labs for up to US$400 million, marking its latest push into the fast-growing AI infrastructure market. According to TDK, the deal consists of an upfront cash payment and a multi-year earnout tied to performance targets. Once regulatory approvals are secured, Fabric8Labs will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese company.

Google DeepMind has launched a regional accelerator program inviting developers, researchers, and investors across the Asia-Pacific region to submit proposals for applying its scientific AI tools to environmental and sustainability challenges, the company announced at SuperAI Singapore 2026 on Wednesday.