Breaking the inference barrier requires a rethink of the whole system architecture, not just faster compute. This was the key takeaway from a recent panel discussion at SuperAI Singapore, which brought chip makers and an AI model accelerator together to address how to overcome inference bottlenecks at a time when compute workloads are hitting up against physical limits.

Robotics has progressed rapidly in the past few years, but major obstacles — including data collection and trust infrastructure — remain barriers to widespread deployment. This was the takeaway from a recent panel of robotics experts at SuperAI Singapore, where they discussed the present and future of the industry.

Micro-Star International (MSI) said its gross margin recovered to 15% in the first quarter of 2026, after tariff costs, foreign exchange swings, and memory price surges weighed on profitability last year. Inventory clearing and more stable end-product pricing supported the rebound.

Meta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership with plans for an AI-enabled data center in India. The move could strengthen digital infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing internet markets. The agreement also includes major clean energy contracts, highlighting how global tech investment is increasingly tied to power, water, and sustainability.

Japanese electronics manufacturer TDK is acquiring US-based metal 3D-printing startup Fabric8Labs for up to US$400 million, marking its latest push into the fast-growing AI infrastructure market. According to TDK, the deal consists of an upfront cash payment and a multi-year earnout tied to performance targets. Once regulatory approvals are secured, Fabric8Labs will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese company.

Astera Labs expects its Scorpio switch-chip business to become its largest revenue contributor by the end of 2026, marking a shift for the cloud AI connectivity chip supplier as demand grows for scale-up infrastructure in AI clusters.