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Nonprofit Organization Purchases 24,000 Nvidia AI Chips for $500 Million

The deployment of the 24,000 chips should be completed by February 2024. Voltage Park, a nonprofit organization founded by billionaire Jed McCaleb, has acquired approximately 24,000 Nvidia H100 chips for approximately $500 million. According to The Business Time, the organization plans to lease AI computing power at a low cost to address the shortage of these chips. Eric Park, CEO of Voltage, stated: “The current ecosystem for machine learning is fundamentally flawed.” Therefore, the...

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Xiaomi Rolls Out New Operating System HyperOS to Revolutionize User Experience 

Xiaomi’s founder and chairman of the board Lei Jun said it took approximately 5000 software engineers’ combined efforts to develop the new operating system. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced the launch of its cutting-edge operating system HyperOS after five years of dedicated hard work and research. The new OS, unveiled Thursday during the company’s launch event theme “Leap Beyond the Moment”, will debut alongside Xiaomi’s upcoming range of smartphones, wearables, and TV sets...

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Apple to Spend $1B Annually to Develop Generative AI Models 

Apple is considering leveraging AI within Xcode to assist app developers in creating their applications. Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is gearing up for a significant leap into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI), with plans to invest around $1 billion annually to develop its own AI solutions, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as a strategic response to the escalating advancements in AI technology by other tech giants such as...

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Google’s Swift Move Towards Web3 Adoption: Advancements and Implications

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Web3 stands as a beacon of innovation, poised to redefine how we interact with the digital world. Unlike its predecessor, Web2, which primarily focused on user-generated content and social networking, Web3 places decentralization at its core. It leverages blockchain technology to empower users with greater control over their data and digital assets. This paradigm shift has garnered widespread attention, spearheading a new era...

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5-Year Peak in Google Searches for ‘Spot Bitcoin ETF’

Enthusiasm for the highly anticipated U.S.-centered bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has grown, as evidenced by a notable rise in Google searches related to this revolutionary financial offering. This comes as retail investors and enthusiasts closely monitor developments surrounding the potential launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF early next year. Growing Interest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs The worldwide Google search value for the phrase “spot Bitcoin ETF” over five years is expected...

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Google Cloud Makes Push into Metaverse by Partnering with MultiversX

Google Cloud has partnered with MultiversX to enhance their presence in the Web 3.0 space. This collaboration aims to streamline large-scale data-centric blockchain projects and enable developers to access critical data effectively. Google Cloud and blockchain infrastructure company MultiversX (formerly Elrond) have joined forces to enhance their presence in the Web 3.0 space. Google Cloud has integrated MultiversX into its platform, offering support for Web 3.0 projects. Thus, users will...

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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Tipped to Pioneer Era of New-Generation Gaming Companies

Cloud gaming as a key aspect of what Microsoft is bringing to the world of gaming. A recent deal saw tech giant Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) paying $69 billion to acquire US game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI). However, according to venture capital (VC) firm Konvoy, that Microsoft’s deal might just be the start of many more similar ones to come to gaming. In a report that Konvoy partner Josh Chapman recently shared with CNBC, the world’s biggest tech firms still hold a...

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Google Conducting Another Round of Layoffs in Its News Division

Over the last 2 years, there have been a few cuts within the company as part of its goal to “deliver durable savings through improved velocity and efficiency”. Tech giant Google LLC (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has cut at least 40 jobs in its Google News division. According to those familiar with the matter, the reason behind the layoff round is the uncertainty and sensitive time for online platforms and publishers. The exact number of those who lost their job at the Google News unit is not confirmed....

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Google Moves to Shield Customers from AI-Related Copyright Issues

Google’s announcement comes amid rising concerns over the copyright issues that have been linked with using generative AI. Google is making it its business to legally protect users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems within its Google Cloud and Workspace platforms. That is if they are ever faced with copyright infringement allegations. The announcement reads in part: “If you are challenged on copyright grounds, we will assume responsibility for the potential legal risks...

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Qualcomm to Lay Off over 1200 California Employees

Out of the 1,258 job cuts, more than 750 positions are from different levels of Qualcomm’s engineering ranks. The rest of the reductions cover a broad range of roles such as internal technical staff and accounting.  American largest chipmaker Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) will lay off about 1258 employees in its California unit. According to a filing with the California Employment Development Department, as many as 1,064 of its San Diego employees and 194 of its Santa Clara employees will be...

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