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Energy
Meta Platforms Inc. is actively seeking proposals from nuclear energy developers to supply between 1 and 4 gigawatts of nuclear-generated electricity for its U.S. data centers, aiming for operational capacity by the early 2030s. This initiative aligns with Meta's commitment to environmental sustainability and addresses the escalating
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As 2024 comes to a close, Clement Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, a $4.5 billion AI startup, has unveiled bold predictions for the artificial intelligence industry in 2025. Known for his insightful forecasts, Delangue anticipates major public protests against AI, disruptive market changes, and groundbreaking advancements in technology. Here’
Semiconductors
Apple has revealed its use of Amazon Web Services' (AWS) custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips for services such as search, and it is exploring the potential of Amazon’s Trainium2 chip for pretraining its proprietary AI models like Apple Intelligence. This announcement came during Apple’s rare public acknowledgment
Medicine
Diagnostic medicine is taking a step into the future with an innovation straight out of cyberpunk fiction. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have unveiled groundbreaking technology: temporary electronic tattoos capable of monitoring brain activity. This advancement could one day make diagnosing neurological conditions faster, more comfortable, and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has introduced the Nova family of AI models, designed to generate text, images, and videos. This suite includes: * Amazon Nova Micro: A text-only model optimized for low-latency responses at minimal cost. * Amazon Nova Lite: A multimodal model offering fast processing for text, images, and videos at a very low
Semiconductors
Jeff Bezos has invested in Tenstorrent, a Canadian AI chipmaker led by Jim Keller, a renowned figure in semiconductor design. This investment is part of Tenstorrent's recent Series D funding round, which raised over $693 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Other participants in this funding round
Cloud Computing
At AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced major updates to its data centers, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and AI performance. The key highlight is the adoption of liquid cooling for its AI-focused Trainium2 chips and NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems, addressing the intense heat of next-gen
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of its Data Transfer Terminal, a physical facility designed to enable faster and more secure data uploads to the AWS Cloud. The service is now available in Los Angeles and New York, with plans to expand globally. What Is AWS Data
Business Insights
OpenAI, the innovative startup behind the widely popular ChatGPT, is setting its sights on a monumental milestone: reaching 1 billion users by the end of next year. This ambitious target reflects OpenAI's vision of becoming one of the most widely used platforms globally, rivaling tech giants like TikTok
Quantum Computing
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum computing. They developed a method to produce entangled photon pairs using ultra-thin materials, shrinking the size of critical quantum components by up to 1,000 times. This innovation could lead to simpler, more compact quantum systems
Business
Marketing often takes center stage as a tool for driving sales, building brand awareness, and attracting customers. However, even the most innovative and aggressive marketing campaigns cannot compensate for a poorly designed or low-quality product. While marketing may create a buzz or attract initial buyers, long-term success hinges on the
Robotics
BMW has integrated advanced humanoid robots, developed by California-based Figure AI, into its production lines, achieving a 400% increase in operational speed and a sevenfold improvement in task success rates. Enhanced Capabilities The upgraded robots can autonomously place up to 1,000 auto parts daily with remarkable precision, effectively handling