Monday, August 17, 2026

Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data centre

The new deal is the latest example of Nvidia financing the infrastructure built around its chips, a strategy that helps drive demand but has also raised questions about circular funding flows between the ‌chip giant and its ⁠customers. Huang said the new deal was not circular financing and that Nvidia is using "its scale and long-term visibility" to help.

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Stripe clinches over $7 billion deal to buy AI firm OpenRouter

The deal, just months after OpenRouter raised money at a reported $1.3 billion valuation, underscores the demand from businesses to find the most cost-friendly AI solutions. It could also give Stripe, a payments processing firm, a stronger footing in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.

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Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered jury

We’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sifting through the best of Indian entrepreneurship makes up for every late night in the newsroom.

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US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

By pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which ​could be used for military or economic dominance. In July, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a rival "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization", promoting his country's open-weight technology as a challenge to US influence over the fast-moving sector.

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

UGC NET June 2026 answer key today at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: Check response sheet and objection window details

UGC NET answer key 2026: NTA is releasing the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key today, August 16, along with candidates' response sheets and question papers. The examination covered 87 subjects and was conducted in CBT mode. Candidates will be able to challenge provisional answers during the objection window, with the exact closing date to be notified. The final answer key is expected in the fourth week of August, followed by the June session result and scorecards in the last week.

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ICAI CA September 2026 admit cards released; check dates, download details and steps for discrepancies

ICAI CA admit card 2026: ICAI has released admit cards for the September 2026 CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations through its e-Services Portal. Candidates can download hall tickets using their SSP ID, with the staggered release completing on August 17, 2026. The article details the examination schedules, procedures for correcting name, photograph and signature discrepancies, and steps for centre, group or medium-related errors. It also covers the November 2026 CA Final mock test schedule and the deadline for surrendering exemption.

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Friday, August 14, 2026

PayPal in talks with Stripe and private equity firm over sale: report

In July, Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a joint offer to buy the digital payments pioneer for $60.50 a share, which would have valued PayPal at around $53 billion, according to media reports. PayPal has struggled to compete with other payments providers including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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