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Cricket in the Data Center: A Risky Game

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…

AI to Transform IT by 2030: Job Security Assured

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 and Broadcom: Unveiling the Next AI Chip

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 Launches AI Data Collection Gigs

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…

ServiceNow’s AI Initiative for US Government

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…

AI Surge May Overload Data Centers

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’s Leap into Local AI Chips

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…

AI Contest Targets Medicare Fraud with ‘Chili Cook-off’

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 Stunted by Trade Tensions

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…

AI Chip Boom: 100+ Firms Vie for Market

Recent research has revealed a surge in the number of companies venturing into the AI processor chip market, now exceeding a hundred entities. Following the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI over two years ago, the enthusiasm for AI model training…

Fed Prioritizes AI Chatbot Rollout

The U.S. government is gearing up to integrate more AI chatbots for federal workers, marking a shift in federal priorities where AI providers are bumped up in the approval process. The General Services Administration (GSA) aims to accelerate the authorization…

Georgia's $17B Data Center Faces Local Opposition