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SK hynix Reports Record Profit and AI Focus

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…

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Datacenter GPUs Find Record-Breaking Prime

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…

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Collaborative Talks Between India and Nvidia on AI Chip

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…

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X Permits Data Sharing for AI

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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Samsung’s 24Gb GDDR7 Ready for AI

Samsung is positioning itself as a leader in the memory market with the release of its 24Gb GDDR7 DRAM. Targeted at AI computing systems, this innovation brings significant energy efficiency improvements, surpassing GDDR6 by over 30%. The chips boast up…

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TSMC’s 36% Revenue Surge Fueled by AI and Smartphone Chip Demand

Taiwan’s semiconductor behemoth, TSMC, has posted significant financial results for the third quarter, showcasing a revenue increase of 36% compared to the previous year. This growth stems from heightened demand in AI and smartphone sectors, particularly for its leading-edge 3…

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Asian Ministers See AI Regulation Challenges

During Tuesday’s conference in Singapore, global ministers expressed concerns about missing the window for effective AI regulation. Singapore’s national security minister, Teo Chee Hean, pointed out the parallels between the early days of the internet and current AI developments. He…

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Norway Data Center Embraces Biofuel Backup

Stack Infrastructure is transitioning to biofuel for backup power at its new facility in Oslo, Norway, marking a significant shift towards sustainability. This change aims to curb greenhouse gas emissions by replacing traditional diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a…

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US Mulls AI Chip Export Limits to Middle East

In response to worries that Middle Eastern countries could be redirecting AI accelerators and sensitive tech to China, the US government is contemplating restrictions on chip exports to certain nations in the region. This follows a Bloomberg report that some…

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UK Lures Major US Datacenter Investments

In recent developments, the UK government has upgraded datacenters to critical national infrastructure status, a strategic move followed closely by substantial commitments from US tech giants to establish data facilities across the region. With a spotlight on Britain’s International Investment…

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