In a notable development within the rapidly-evolving AI sector, Microsoft has signed a landmark deal worth up to $19.4 billion with Nebius, a Netherlands-based company. This agreement, which will see Nebius providing GPU infrastructure over five years, underscores Microsoft’s commitment…
This week, we’re diving into a tale from “Frank,” who shares an anecdote from his manager about unusual events at a data center located in a cricket-loving country. The story begins with Frank’s boss working in a meticulously maintained data…
By 2030, IT departments are expected to integrate AI into all their operations, according to a prediction from the research firm Gartner. The firm reassures, however, that this integration is unlikely to result in significant job losses. In a keynote…
OpenAI is reportedly partnering with Broadcom to develop a groundbreaking AI accelerator. This strategic collaboration aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia while potentially lowering operational costs for OpenAI’s GPT models. According to insider sources, the Financial Times has identified OpenAI…
Uber India has initiated a new program to enable its rideshare and delivery drivers to supplement their income by participating in AI data classification tasks directly through the company’s app. Megha Yethadka, who spearheads Uber AI Solutions, announced the initiative…
Eager to expand its federal presence, ServiceNow has forged a strategic partnership with the US government, providing exclusive discounts on its advanced AI solutions. The US General Services Administration (GSA) heralded this agreement under its OneGov initiative, describing it as…
Goldman Sachs anticipates a 50% increase in data center capacity by 2027, driven by expanding AI workloads. This surge is expected to double the sector’s energy consumption by 2030. Despite high expectations, there are concerns that AI’s rapid growth may…
Alibaba is reportedly advancing its semiconductor capabilities with a new AI accelerator, driven by Beijing’s push to lessen dependence on Nvidia GPUs. This bold move, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, highlights Alibaba’s strategic shift towards AI inference chip…
The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has initiated an AI-driven challenge to curb healthcare fraud through the ‘Crushing Fraud Chili Cook-Off.’ Unlike traditional cook-offs, this one doesn’t involve food, but pits AI and ML models in a…
Nvidia executives appealed to U.S. authorities to allow the sale of their Blackwell accelerators to China during the recent Q2 earnings call. CFO Colette Kress emphasized the economic benefits of such sales for the U.S. economy, stating that Nvidia’s advanced…
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