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AI Models

Google CEO Pichai: Gemini's Next Leap Needs Larger Base Models

Alphabet raised its 2026 investment forecast to up to $205 billion as Google Cloud revenue surged 82% and the Gemini app hit 950 million monthly active users. CEO Sundar Pichai said the next generation of frontier AI models requires 'much larger base models,' and Google is training Gemini 4 to close the gap with rivals. The company also noted efficiency gains in AI Mode and a focus on improving coding capabilities.

Jul 233 minNeura News
Funding

Samsung in Talks for Billion-Euro Stake in AI Startup Mistral

Samsung is reportedly in discussions to invest up to one billion euros in French AI startup Mistral, a move that would value the company at around 20 billion euros. The investment would mark a significant increase from Mistral's 12 billion euro valuation less than a year ago. Samsung previously invested in Mistral through its venture arm in 2024, and Swedish investor EQT is also said to be participating in the new funding round.

Jul 222 minNeura News
Industry

SoftBank to invest 75 billion euros in French AI data centers

SoftBank has announced plans to build AI data centers in France with a total capacity of 5 gigawatts, representing an investment worth up to 75 billion euros. The first phase includes 45 billion euros for 3.1 gigawatts in the Hauts-de-France region, with sites in Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain targeted by 2031. The project, unveiled at President Macron's Choose France summit, is SoftBank's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe.

May 313 minNeura News