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Why Meta Invests Billions in Labeling

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly in talks for a massive investment in artificial intelligence startup Scale AI that could exceed $10 billion. The potential deal, if finalized, would represent one of the largest-ever investments in an AI-related company and highlights a critical, often overlooked,
Why Meta Invests Billions in Labeling

CoreWeave Volatility Highlights Risks of AI Infrastructure Boom

Shares of CoreWeave Inc., a specialized cloud provider focused on renting out high-powered Nvidia graphics processing units for artificial intelligence, have surged dramatically in recent weeks, more than doubling in May and rising over 160% since their March initial public offering. The rally is fueled by massive deals, like one

Why is Meta Turning to Solar Energy to Power AI Data Centers

Yesterday, Meta signed its fourth major solar energy deal this year, securing 650 megawatts across projects in Kansas and Texas. The agreement was signed with energy provider AES Corporation, and the deal involves solar projects in Kansas and Texas that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
Why is Meta Turning to Solar Energy to Power AI Data Centers

The Role of Intel Xeon 6 CPU in Nvidia's AI Hardware

Intel announced yesterday that its new Xeon 6 processors will serve as the host CPU for Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra-based DGX B300 systems. This news might seem counterintuitive — why would Nvidia, the dominant force in AI GPUs and a rival in the broader AI hardware space, rely on Intel, a
The Role of Intel Xeon 6 CPU in Nvidia's AI Hardware

Huawei AI Servers Test Effectiveness of US Curbs

Despite stringent US export restrictions aimed at slowing its technological progress, China’s Huawei is showcasing advancements in its artificial intelligence infrastructure. Last month, Huawei unveiled a new AI server cluster in China’s Anhui province powered by its in-house Ascend chips, not the dominant GPUs from NVIDIA. This development,
Huawei AI Servers Test Effectiveness of US Curbs

Nvidia's Broadening Moat: Securing the AI Ecosystem

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG recently announced a collaboration with Nvidia Corp. to develop advanced power delivery chips specifically designed for the energy demands of modern artificial intelligence data centers. While Nvidia is best known for its powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) that have become the engine of the AI
Nvidia's Broadening Moat: Securing the AI Ecosystem

China's AI Self-Reliance: How Domestic Chips and Software Aim to Beat US Curbs

China’s tech giants are facing an intensifying challenge from U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors, designed to slow the nation’s progress in AI. However, Chinese companies are increasingly asserting that domestic alternatives in chips and software will provide a strong foundation for long-term innovation. Just this week,

The AI Coder: How Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 Is Automating Software

The race to develop increasingly capable artificial intelligence models continues at a breakneck pace, with each new release pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve. This week, AI lab Anthropic unveiled its latest top-of-the-line technology, Claude Opus 4, highlighting a significant leap in AI’s ability to automate complex
The AI Coder: How Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 Is Automating Software

OpenAI's Hardware Gambit: Can Jony Ive Build the iPhone of AI?

The rise of generative AI has profoundly altered the technology world in recent years, upending how software is created, how people search for information, and how images and videos can be generated — all with a few prompts to a chatbot. What the technology has yet to do, though, is find
OpenAI's Hardware Gambit: Can Jony Ive Build the iPhone of AI?

Sovereign AI Goes Global: US to Extend AI Influence Through Chip Deals

The first phase of a massive data center project, “Stargate UAE,” is set to come online in Abu Dhabi in 2026. This colossal undertaking, poised to house 100,000 of Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips, isn’t just a testament to the United Arab Emirates’ technological ambition; it also
Sovereign AI Goes Global: US to Extend AI Influence Through Chip Deals