Category: Data Center

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Microsoft Advances AI in Washington Education

Microsoft, determined to integrate AI into every possible facet, is now targeting Washington’s education system. Through its new Elevate Washington program, the tech giant aims to reduce AI accessibility disparities across the state, especially targeting underrepresented districts. Analysis by Microsoft’s…

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Broadcom Joins OpenAI for Massive Chip Collaboration

In a strategic move, Broadcom has teamed up with OpenAI to bolster its ambitious AI infrastructure endeavors. The collaboration, announced today, involves the development of custom silicon designed specifically for AI accelerators, with a monumental capacity of 10 GW. This…

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California Shields Datacenter Water Use

Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed a proposal that would have required data centers to report their water usage, despite his continued advocacy for tackling the state’s water shortages. Assembly Bill 93 aimed to mandate data center operators to…

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US Datacenters Increasing Coal Use Amid High Energy Demand

Recently, US data centers have been shifting back towards coal power in response to steep natural gas prices and escalating energy requirements driven by AI advancements. Financial services firm Jefferies highlights this trend in a recent report, noting that data…

Cisco router connects AI across data centers

Cisco has launched a cutting-edge routing ASIC, the Cisco 8223, designed to enable efficient data center integration and increase computing power for AI applications. The 51.2 Tbps router is fueled by the Silicon One P200 ASIC and features 800 Gbps…

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AMD Strengthens AI Partnership with OpenAI

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has entered a significant partnership with OpenAI involving a 6-gigawatt commitment to fuel OpenAI’s AI infrastructure using multiple generations of AMD Instinct GPUs. Initial deployments of the MI450 GPUs are expected in the latter half of…

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China’s Bold Dive into Underwater Data Centers

China is advancing with its strategy to deploy underwater data centers, anticipating energy savings due to natural oceanic cooling off the coast near Shanghai. Highlander Digital Technology, based in Beijing, plans to submerge new data pods soon after a successful…

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OpenAI’s Empty Promises to Creators

OpenAI’s Sora 2 video app has surged on Apple’s App Store but faces backlash from Hollywood, as it uses characters without permission. CEO Sam Altman claims that rightsholders will gain more control and potential revenue. However, details remain vague. Altman’s…

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Deloitte Returns Welfare Contract Payment After AI Mix-up

Deloitte will reimburse a portion of an Australian government contract after admitting that a report it provided contained errors generated by AI. The AI-derived report initially contained incorrect quotes and references, leading Deloitte to agree to refund the final payment…

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AI Hype: Skyward or Bubble?

In a recent turn of events, OpenAI’s employee share sell-off positioned the company at a $500 billion valuation, dwarfing established giants such as Toyota, despite not yet turning a profit. Critics question whether the rapidly climbing asset value paired with…

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