In a departure from the norm, xAI’s groundbreaking Colossus training cluster is sidestepping InfiniBand in favor of Ethernet connectivity. This decision marks the system as distinct within the realm of AI training infrastructures. The hardware includes an impressive 100,000 Nvidia…
The United States has expanded its restrictions on investments tied to certain Chinese technologies, including semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. As of January 2, investments in China, Macau, and Hong Kong will require notification to the US Treasury if…
A prominent UK property developer has highlighted an urgent challenge in expanding data center infrastructure: securing adequate power supply. David Sleath, CEO of Segro, expressed in an interview with The Times that their commitment to investing substantial amounts in new…
Peter Kyle, the UK’s fresh face in Science, Innovation, and Technology, is making strides in the U.S., highlighting British prowess in AI. His visit aims to strengthen cross-Atlantic collaboration, including promoting the new UK AI Safety Institute’s branch in San…
In the realm of datacenters, securing a reliable energy supply is a constant concern. Industry expert Steve Carlini from Schneider Electric offers insight into possible solutions. In the short term, on-site generation using gas turbines is viable, while exploring possibilities…
The energy appetite of Europe’s data centers could surge threefold by 2030, largely driven by the widespread integration of artificial intelligence technologies. According to a recent McKinsey report, the expansion of AI solutions is significantly impacting energy demands, with data…
On Wednesday, SK hynix declared its most significant revenue milestone for Q3 2024 since its establishment, committing to a continued focus on AI chip production. The company’s revenue amounted to ₩17.6 trillion ($12.7 billion), marking a 94% increase from the…
In a groundbreaking achievement, a former Nvidia engineer has leveraged the power of a datacenter-grade A100 GPU to discover the largest known prime number, boasting an impressive 41 million digits. Unlike traditional CPU-heavy protocols, this endeavor relied on the parallel…
India is reportedly in initial discussions with Nvidia to co-create AI-focused silicon, according to local sources. Minister for electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, indicated that conversations are underway regarding AI chip development. Although the precise nature of the potential collaboration…
Elon Musk’s platform, X, has rolled out updates to its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, channeling legal disputes to a Texas court and allowing third parties to leverage user data for AI training. The details are found in X’s…
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