AI
Micron Speeds Up EUV Development for 2025 Mass Production of 1γ DRAM
June 28, 2024 –In a significant development, Micron Technology, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced its plans to adopt Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography for the production of its 1γ DRAM, marking a shift from its previous reliance on Deep Ultra-Violet (DUV) technology. While other semiconductor giants have been quick to embrace EUV, Micron had been…
Bill Gates Urges Environmentalists: Don’t Overworry About AI’s Power Consumption
June 28, 2024 –In a recent speech in London, tech mogul and philanthropist Bill Gates has come to the defense of AI systems, arguing that their energy consumption will ultimately be “offset” by the efficiencies they bring. Gates’ comments, reported by the Financial Times today, were made in response to concerns about the increasing energy…
TechInsights: AI Chips to Consume Over 1.5% of Global Electricity, Generate Billions of Tons of Carbon Emissions in Next Five Years
June 28, 2024 –In a recent market outlook report, renowned research firm TechInsights has unveiled projections that underscore the continued ascendancy of data center AI chips and accelerators in the global semiconductor landscape. According to the forecast, shipments of these advanced components are anticipated to soar at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33%…
NBC Introduces AI-Powered Commentator for the Paris Olympics
June 27, 2024 – NBC (National Broadcasting Company) unveiled its plans to cover the upcoming Olympics, leveraging both its television network and the Peacock streaming platform. A notable addition to this year’s coverage is the introduction of an AI-generated voice based on that of veteran NBC sportscaster Al Michaels. According to the announcement, Peacock will…
Sohu AI Chip: World’s First Dedicated Transformer Chip Processes 500,000 Tokens Per Second
June 26, 2024 – Etched, a startup founded by Harvard dropouts Gavin Uberti and Chris Zhu less than two years ago, has announced the completion of a $120 million Series A funding round. The funds will be utilized for the development and marketing of Sohu, the world’s first Transformer Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip….
AI-Powered Vehicle Inspections: Comprehensive Reports in Just One Minute
June 24, 2024 – The omnipresence of AI is increasingly being felt in various industries, and the automotive sector is no exception. From in-car voice assistants powered by large language models to a myriad of intelligent driver-assistance systems, AI is revolutionizing the automotive experience. However, its potential extends far beyond these visible applications. According to…
User Creations Safe from AI Training Under Adobe’s Updated Policy
June 19, 2024 – Adobe has faced significant backlash from users over the past few weeks due to updates in its service terms. However, this Tuesday, the company revealed its revised service terms, explicitly stating that it will not utilize user content stored locally or in the cloud for training AI models. According to the…
Japanese Man Arrested for Using AI to Create Ransomware in Hope of Easy Profit
May 30, 2024 – A 25-year-old man from Kawasaki, Japan, has been arrested by Tokyo police for allegedly creating malware using free generative artificial intelligence tools available online, according to the Jiji Press. The suspect, Ryuki Hayashi, has confessed to the charges, stating that he wanted to “make easy money” and believed that artificial intelligence…
Geoffrey Hinton Urges UK to Adopt UBI to Counter AI-Driven Job Losses
May 21, 2024 – Renowned pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI), Geoffrey Hinton, has expressed profound concerns regarding the advancing AI landscape. Dubbed the “Godfather of AI” for his groundbreaking work in neural networks, Hinton recently warned that AI might displace a significant number of traditional jobs, prompting him to propose a Universal Basic Income (UBI)…
GigaIO and SourceCode Introduce Gryf: A Revolutionary Portable AI Supercomputer
May 12, 2024 – In a joint effort, technology firms GigaIO and SourceCode have unveiled a revolutionary portable AI supercomputer dubbed Gryf. Gryf stands out due to its compact design, resembling the size of a carry-on suitcase and weighing no more than 55 pounds, adhering to the TSA guidelines for carry-on luggage, thereby offering unmatched…