Spark Capital, the first venture capital (VC) firm to invest in Anthropic, is reportedly raising roughly US$3 billion in new funds, according to The Information. This new amount, 50% higher than the funds it raised two years ago, comes as leading AI companies have received record-breaking investments within just the first two months of 2026 alone.

Samsung Electronics plans to focus its new foundry plant in Taylor, Texas, on high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive semiconductors as it expands its customer base and prepares the facility for production, according to Korean media reports.

Japan selected 61 products and technologies for priority investment, including 27 items already under early review, such as physical AI systems, regenerative medicine, quantum computing, and marine drones, the government said, according to Bloomberg.

MediaTek CEO Ricky Tsai recently discussed artificial intelligence, semiconductor geopolitics, and MediaTek’s evolving strategy in an interview with an English-language publication. He also reflected on his academic background and career path, as well as his approach to work and life.