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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors 03 Oct 2026, 03:59 AM IST

Memory Executives See RAM Shortage Extending Through 2028 as 2027 Prices Surge

Top memory executives are warning that the global shortage in RAM and related memory products is likely to persist through 2028, underscoring how tight supply has become across the semiconductor chain. They say pricing for memory delivered in 2027 is already running well above 2026 levels, a sign that cloud providers, AI infrastructure builders and device makers may face another prolonged cost squeeze.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Frontier AI & Machine LearningRecently

AMD to Acquire World Labs for $8.2 Billion, Bringing Fei-Fei Li Into Senior Leadership

Advanced Micro Devices has agreed to acquire World Labs in an $8.2 billion deal that would bring AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li into the company as executive vice president and chief scientist, according to the breaking transaction terms. The move signals AMD’s most aggressive push yet to deepen its frontier AI capabilities and compete more directly for influence in the next phase of machine learning infrastructure. The acquisition, if completed, would pair one of the semiconductor industry’s most important hardware suppliers with one of AI’s most prominent academic and product leaders, underscoring how the race for AI advantage is increasingly being fought across chips, models and systems design.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

CEO's Controversial 'Lake America' Photo Leads to Sudden Departure

In a surprising turn of events, the CEO of a leading financial firm has left the company following backlash over a Facebook post featuring an AI-edited family photo. The incident raises questions about corporate governance and social media accountability.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

Karnataka courts Singapore capital as Patil pitches deeper ties in aerospace, chips and data centres

Karnataka is stepping up its push to attract Singaporean investment, with Industries Minister MB Patil holding talks with Singapore Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang on expanding cooperation across advanced sectors. The discussions highlighted opportunities in aerospace, defence, semiconductors, aviation MRO and digital infrastructure, with CapitaLand Investment and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres signalling further interest in the state.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

12 Years of Make in India: Phones, Defence and PLI Turn Policy Into Output

As Make in India marks 12 years, the initiative has evolved from a broad manufacturing ambition into a measurable industrial push, with electronics, mobile phones, defence exports and PLI-backed production emerging as its clearest wins. Yet the next phase will hinge on whether India can move beyond assembly-led growth to deeper domestic value addition in components, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.

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Startups & Venture Capital6h ago

From Bihar to SEMICON India, Shweta Suman's Swadeza Bets on AI-Native Chip Tools for the World

Swadeza, a Bihar-built startup founded by Shweta Suman, is positioning itself at the intersection of India's semiconductor ambitions and the rise of AI-native engineering tools. The company says its FORGE platform is designed to speed up chip verification and related workflows through secure, on-premises deployment, with early claims of faster sign-off cycles and lower token usage than general-purpose AI assistants.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rules Out Bessent as AI Czar, Keeping Treasury Chief in Place

President Donald Trump said Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be named his artificial intelligence czar, reversing speculation that had circulated after reports from Semafor and Reuters. Trump said Bessent does not want the job and is doing "such a great job at Treasury" that he intends to keep him there.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors12h ago

Meta's Muse Push Shows How the Company Is Turning AI Into a Market Story

Meta's months-long effort to turn Muse into a standout product underscores a broader corporate bet: that artificial intelligence can do more than impress users — it can restore investor confidence and deepen engagement across its platforms. The campaign comes as Meta posts one of its strongest stretches in years, with the company nearing a $2 trillion valuation and leaning on AI to answer lingering questions about trust, utility and growth.

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