66 articles tagged #ai
Micron's new PCIe 6.0 SSDs hit 28 GB/s but are for data centers and AI, not consumers. They offer high capacity and power, ahead of compatible CPUs, and won't reach desktops soon.
Meta is deploying Nvidia's standalone Grace CPUs for general and AI workloads, expanding beyond Superchips. This marks a shift from Intel/AMD and custom Arm chips for Meta.
Infosys partnered with Anthropic to integrate agentic AI (Claude) into its Topaz platform for regulated industries like telecom and finance, aiming to automate tasks and boost efficiency, which may lead to job reductions.
AI-generated "slop PRs" are overwhelming open-source maintainers (Godot, Blender), causing burnout. Projects seek policies or funding. GitHub, blamed by some, is adding features to help manage low-quality contributions.
AI-driven datacenters need more power. Google and Meta are investing in geothermal energy, with Ormat and Fervo expanding supply in Nevada to meet growing demand.
Indian think tank: AI isn't an immediate threat to India's IT jobs. It boosts productivity and will create new roles, but India must address skill gaps and invest in training.
Algorithms now dominate human forecasting, driven by profit and mathematical rationality. This raises concerns about power and control, shaping our lives with potentially harmful consequences.
Crypto's "dark side" explored via THORChain's revealed founder & $200M loss. AI predicts futures, stratospheric internet expands access, and hydrogen trains debut in the US.
RentAHuman is a new platform where AI agents hire humans for real-world tasks. Over 500,000 people offer services, from counting pigeons to holding signs, fulfilling AI's physical needs.
Canva saw strong 2025 growth, hitting $4B ARR and 265M users, largely due to AI tools. It's shifting to an AI-first platform with design tools, integrating with LLMs like ChatGPT.
Venice, a new startup, raised $20M to tackle the internet's permissions problem for AI and humans. It consolidates identity and access management, replacing legacy systems at Fortune 500 companies with faster, AI-powered solutions.
Google added AI music generation, powered by DeepMind's Lyria 3, to its Gemini app globally. Users describe songs, and Gemini creates tracks with lyrics and art. It also expands to YouTube Dream Track.