SoftBank Explores Metal-Free Batteries as Tech Industry Faces Supply Chain Shifts

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SoftBank is working to develop lithium- and cobalt-free batteries for its data centers, as Japan seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese-sourced metals, Andrew Nusca reported for Fortune Tech.

About 90% of Nvidia’s production costs are tied to Asian suppliers, up from 65% last year, driven by a shift toward “physical AI.” (Photo: Nvidia) — **About 90% of Nvidia’s production costs are tied to Asian suppliers, up from 65% last year, driven by a shift toward “physical AI.”** (Photo: Nvidia)

In other tech developments:Amadeus IT Group will acquire Idemia for €1.2 billion.Linkerbot is reportedly fundraising at a $3 billion valuation and is estimated to control about 80% of the global dexterous robotic hands market.

About 90% of Nvidia’s production costs are tied to Asian suppliers, up from 65% last year, driven by a shift toward “physical AI.”

Nintendo shares are down 45% since last August, reportedly due to a global memory chip shortage affecting margins for its Switch 2.

OpenAI’s o1 model has reportedly outperformed emergency room triage doctors, achieving a 67% diagnostic accuracy rate versus 55% for humans, according to a Harvard study.