AI capital and compute crossing borders worldwide, closest on the Gulf and North America
AI capital and compute crossing borders worldwide, closest on the Gulf and North America
Policy
China has proposed export controls on 23 AI technologies, from large models to chip design and computing clusters. A commerce ministry spokesperson says serving a restricted large model abroad through an API would fall outside large-model export controls.
Chandni Melwani
China · Oct 20, 2026
Capital
Nvidia will fund five years of compute access, valued at $250 million, for UK research on agentic AI safety and security, with providers, architecture and commercial terms still to be agreed.
Chandni Melwani · UK · Oct 18, 2026
Capital
DayOne Data Centers filed for a Nasdaq listing on October 5, 2026. Its prospectus shows how much of the business rides on one short-video customer, and how US policy toward China could reach the company, its services and the US investors buying in.
Chandni Melwani · Southeast Asia · Oct 7, 2026
Infrastructure
A Korean internet company, an American chipmaker and a Canadian asset manager are building Korea's national AI capacity together. Look at who is funding whom.
Chandni Melwani · South Korea · Jul 24, 2026
Infrastructure
Europe is trying to build its own AI sovereignty and rent it back. A US hyperscaler is underwriting the capex, and structuring the cheque to stay clear of Brussels.
Chandni Melwani · Europe · Jul 21, 2026
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