OpenAI raises $122B in record funding
According to OpenAI, “OpenAI raises $122 billion to accelerate the next phase of AI”, the company says the round — anchored by Amazon, NVIDIA and SoftBank — will bankroll global AI infrastructure and product growth, intensifying the race for AI CAPACITY. [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/accelerating-the-next-phase-ai/) ([openai.com](https://openai.com/index/accelerating-the-next-phase-ai/))
Anthropic inks AI safety MOU with Australia
According to the Australian Government, “New agreement on AI collaboration with Anthropic”, the MoU commits Anthropic to share its Economic Index, participate in joint safety evaluations and explore local data‑centre and renewable investments, underscoring AI SAFETY and workforce tracking. [Australian Government](https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/timayres/media-releases/new-agreement-ai-collaboration-anthropic) ([minister.industry.gov.au](https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/timayres/media-releases/new-agreement-ai-collaboration-anthropic))
NVIDIA opens GTC with Huang hosting AI pioneers
According to NVIDIA, “NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Host AI Pioneers…”, Huang will deliver a livestream KEYNOTE on April 12 to frame GTC’s agenda around data‑center chips, networking and developer tools as the industry races to scale AI infrastructure. [NVIDIA](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/_gallery/download_pdf/60478050ed6ae55093f7c7b5/) ([nvidianews.nvidia.com](https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/_gallery/download_pdf/60478050ed6ae55093f7c7b5/))
US inflation jump
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ‘Consumer Price Index News Release – 2026 M03 Results,’ headline CPI rose 0.9% in March and 3.3% year‑over‑year, led by a surge in gasoline and renewing inflation concerns for policymakers. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_04102026.htm)
Global markets rally
According to The Associated Press, ‘Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran,’ world stocks jumped—the Dow gained about 1,325 points—as oil fell and U.S. risk appetite strengthened. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/2fc5ac7823bea71984b3578ec36aacee)
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