OpenAI is seeking U.S. government loan guarantees to help fund its ambitious AI infrastructure expansion, potentially exceeding $1 trillion, aiming to lower borrowing costs and attract broader investment, while dismissing plans for an IPO.
The German government has agreed to provide €7.5 billion in loan guarantees to Siemens Energy, a major manufacturer of wind farms, as part of a €15 billion financial package aimed at supporting the company's participation in large renewable energy projects. Siemens Energy, a critical player in Germany's energy transition, has been facing financial difficulties, highlighting the challenges faced by renewable energy equipment makers in securing investment funds. The company's subsidiary, Siemens Gamesa, has encountered problems with some of its wind turbines, leading to significant repair costs. Siemens Energy will announce its earnings for the fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30, with a large loss expected.
The Russian Prosecutor-General's Office will investigate a video that allegedly shows a Ukrainian prisoner of war being beheaded. The footage has sparked international condemnation, with the UN Human Rights office in Ukraine saying it was "appalled." Meanwhile, the US imposed sanctions on more than 120 targets to put pressure on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, and Britain confirmed $500 million in loan guarantees to Ukraine, bringing the total amount this year to $1 billion.
The reality of war in Ukraine could pose a serious challenge for Russian authorities ahead of Victory Day parades next month, according to the British Ministry of Defense. Meanwhile, the US imposed sanctions on more than 120 targets to put pressure on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt announced that Britain is prepared to provide an additional $500 million (€455 million) in loan guarantees to Ukraine, bringing the total amount this year to $1 billion.