KKR news
KKR appears in 5 stories we have published between August 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our AI and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside Apollo, Blackstone and BlackRock.
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European Retailer Hans Anders Halts Smart Glasses Sales Over Privacy Concerns
European eyewear retailer Hans Anders has stopped selling Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses in Belgium and the Netherlands, citing privacy concerns. The decision follows growing regulatory scrutiny and reports of misuse, including unauthorized recording and harassment, particularly targeting women.
5 October 2026
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European Retailer Hans Anders Halts Smart Glasses Sales Over Privacy Concerns
Hans Anders has paused sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses in Belgium and the Netherlands due to privacy concerns.
Nvidia Shifts AI Factory Economics to System-Level Efficiency and Tokens per Watt
Nvidia is reframing AI factory economics by shifting focus from individual chips to system-level infrastructure and tokens per watt efficiency for real-time workloads.
Samsung and Affiliates Invest $1B in KKR-Backed AI Data Center Firm Helix
Samsung and five affiliates invest $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure, a KKR-backed firm building AI data centers. Focus on energy, construction, and end-to-end solutions.
BookMyShow raises first external funding in seven years from KKR to scale live entertainment
BookMyShow raises its first external cheque in seven years from KKR, valuing the company at $850 Mn.
Nvidia and Wall Street firms to mobilise $500B for AI infrastructure financing
Nvidia partners with six Wall Street firms to create financing platforms for over $500B in AI infrastructure capital, targeting data centres and computing…