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Meta partners with Arm to boost AI recommendations across Facebook and Instagram

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Meta Platforms announced a new partnership with chip technology firm Arm Holdings to power the AI systems behind its personalization and recommendation engines across Facebook and Instagram. The collaboration marks another milestone for Arm as it pushes deeper into data center and AI computing — areas long dominated by Intel and AMD’s x86 architecture.

Meta will deploy Arm-based data center platforms to run the ranking and recommendation algorithms that determine what users see on its apps. Both companies said the shift will deliver higher performance and improved energy efficiency compared to traditional x86 systems.

Arm, backed by Japan’s SoftBank, provides the chip designs that serve as blueprints for central processing units (CPUs) used in billions of devices worldwide. While its technology already dominates smartphones, it is rapidly expanding into server and personal computer markets.

As part of the announcement, Meta revealed a $1.5 billion investment in a new Texas data center, its 29th facility globally, to support AI infrastructure growth. The two companies also said they have optimized Meta’s AI software for Arm chips and made the improvements open source, allowing developers to freely use and build upon them — a move expected to speed up Arm’s adoption in cloud computing.

Meta and Arm plan to continue refining their joint open-source projects to make AI workloads more efficient and accessible across the industry.

Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to boost cloud services amid India’s AI boom

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Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has announced a new partnership with IBM to expand its cloud service offerings through the recently launched Airtel Cloud platform, the companies said on Wednesday.

The collaboration will allow Airtel Cloud customers to deploy IBM’s AI-ready servers and enterprise cloud tools, targeting regulated sectors such as banking, healthcare, and government. The move comes amid surging demand for computing capacity in India, driven by the country’s rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technologies and localized data storage requirements.

The announcement follows Google’s $15 billion investment to build an AI data center in Andhra Pradesh, a project in which Airtel is also a partner. The facility, to be established in Visakhapatnam, underscores India’s growing importance as a digital infrastructure hub.

Airtel’s digital arm, Xtelify, launched Airtel Cloud in August, positioning it as a key player in India’s expanding cloud ecosystem. As part of the new partnership, Airtel and IBM will establish two Multizone Regions (MZRs) in Mumbai and Chennai, which will distribute cloud infrastructure across multiple zones to ensure data security and uninterrupted operations in case of system failures.

“These Multizone Regions will help Indian businesses meet data residency rules while ensuring their critical workloads remain secure and continuously available,” said Gopal Vittal, vice chairman and managing director of Bharti Airtel.

The partnership is part of Airtel’s broader strategy to integrate global cloud expertise with its extensive network infrastructure to serve India’s fast-growing digital economy.

Japan’s Renesas weighs $2 billion sale of timing unit amid semiconductor reshuffle

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Renesas Electronics Corp., one of Japan’s largest semiconductor makers, is considering a sale of its timing division in a deal that could value the business at nearly $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

The company has hired JPMorgan to advise on the potential divestment, which remains in its early stages. Sources said the process is expected to attract bids from major chipmakers, including Texas Instruments in the United States and Germany’s Infineon Technologies. None of the companies involved have commented publicly on the talks.

Renesas’ timing division produces specialized integrated circuits (ICs) that handle clock, timing, and synchronization functions — essential components for data centers, telecommunications systems, and 5G network infrastructure. These chips act as the “metronome” for electronic systems, ensuring precise coordination of data flow in high-speed environments.

The move comes as global demand for chips powering AI-driven data centers and networking infrastructure continues to soar. Selling the unit could allow Renesas to raise capital and sharpen its focus on core markets, particularly automotive and industrial semiconductors — areas where it is a major global supplier.

Renesas has expanded aggressively in recent years through acquisitions to build a broader portfolio of analog and power management chips. The possible divestment reflects a wider industry trend of portfolio consolidation, as chipmakers seek to streamline operations and concentrate on growth areas.