
US and Japan expand AI collaboration to strengthen global tech leadership
The US and Japan are strengthening AI collaboration across research, semiconductors, and policy frameworks to shape global technology standards.
Explore the latest industry news in MARTECH, including insights, trends, and key updates shaping the industry.

The US and Japan are strengthening AI collaboration across research, semiconductors, and policy frameworks to shape global technology standards.

The UAE plans to deploy AI across 50% of government services within two years, signaling a major shift toward autonomous public sector operations.

Apple prepares for leadership change as Tim Cook steps down and John Ternus takes over as CEO, signaling a shift in product and AI strategy.

Mphasis acquires Theory and Practice Business Intelligence Inc., integrating Continuum AI to strengthen enterprise decision intelligence and AI capabilities.

Merck teams up with Google Cloud to deploy AI across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations, marking a major step in enterprise AI adoption in pharma.

Applied Digital secures a $7.5 billion lease with a US hyperscaler for AI data center capacity, reflecting growing enterprise demand for compute infrastructure.

Boost Run and Dell Technologies announce a $1.44 billion agreement to scale enterprise AI compute and storage infrastructure across colocation networks.

Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University have launched a joint Physical AI Research Center to advance robotics, AI systems, and real-world intelligent automation.

Salesforce and Google Cloud expand partnership to allow AI agents to act across platforms with shared context, enabling end-to-end enterprise workflows.

IBM reports slower revenue growth as AI disruption concerns impact software outlook, despite strong performance in infrastructure and cloud segments.

Gartner forecasts global IT spending to grow 13.5% in 2026 to $6.31 trillion, led by AI infrastructure, software, and cloud investments.

VAST Data raises $1 billion in funding at a $30 billion valuation, highlighting growing demand for AI infrastructure and data-driven platforms.