Category: Data Center

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Meta’s Massive Data Center Still Relies on Fossil Fuels

In a move that appears to counter their recent green promises, Meta has announced that its new data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, will operate using fossil fuel energy. Despite previous commitments to nuclear power, Meta chose to power its…

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SDS Storage: Essential for Modern Datacenters

In today’s fast-paced IT environment, robust block storage is vital for meeting enterprise demands on performance and reliability. Systems like databases and virtual desktops thrive on the high throughput and low latency block storage offers. As businesses seek scalable solutions,…

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Optimizing AI Training with Fast Data Transfers

The journey of training AI models is notoriously demanding, with single training sessions for expansive language models often stretching over extended periods. Organizations are thus scaling their systems to meet this demand. Yet, the critical factor remains: can storage keep…

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AI’s New Frontier: Impact on Skilled Jobs

Generative AI is poised to affect jobs once considered secure from automation, with significant changes anticipated for high-skilled roles and urban centers. Previously less impacted by automation, these areas are set to see notable changes as advanced AI technologies begin…

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Samsung Reorganizes Leadership To Catch AI Wave

Samsung Electronics has announced a major reshuffle in its leadership in response to the burgeoning AI market. While competitors like Nvidia have seen dramatic increases in revenue, Samsung has struggled, culminating in a significant leadership overhaul. The company has appointed…

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China’s Ethernet Revolution for AI

Last week, China’s leading tech firms unveiled a new generation of chips designed for ‘Global Scheduling Ethernet’ (GSE), a networking protocol optimized for the intense demands of AI and other high-performance computing workloads. China Mobile has spearheaded this development, releasing…

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AI PCs and 2025 Pricing Shift

The cost of AI-enhanced PCs and the absence of compelling applications are causing hesitation among businesses looking to update aging systems before Windows 10 support ends. According to a Gartner analyst, companies are wary of paying premium prices without clear…

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AI Policy Shake-Up Expected with Trump’s Return

AI policy in the United States may face significant changes if Donald Trump returns to the presidency, according to industry experts. Under President Biden, efforts have been made to establish a concrete AI framework, but experts indicate that these may…

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Tech Interviews: Bias Found Against Certain Names

Recent research has revealed potential biases in AI-driven tech interview assessments. The study, conducted by Celeste De Nadai as part of her thesis at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, explored whether modern language models exhibit bias when evaluating…

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AI Bias Uncovered: Anglo-Saxon Men Face Hurdles in Tech Interviews

In a study conducted as an undergraduate thesis at Sweden’s Royal Institute of Technology, researchers explored the bias in modern AI models evaluating tech interview responses. These models reportedly rated men, particularly those with Anglo-Saxon names, less favorably. Lead researcher…

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