Apple joins consortium to help develop next-gen AI data center tech

Apple has joined a consortium creating next-gen technology to link together chips in AI data centers. The consortium, the Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium, is developing a standard called UALink, which connects the AI accelerator chips found within a growing number of server farms. As of Tuesday, Apple is a member of the consortium’s board, along… Continua a leggere Apple joins consortium to help develop next-gen AI data center tech

OpenAI quietly revises policy doc to remove reference to ‘politically unbiased’ AI

OpenAI has quietly removed language endorsing “politically unbiased” AI from one of its recently published policy documents. In the original draft of its “economic blueprint” for the AI industry in the U.S., OpenAI said that AI models “should aim to be politically unbiased by default.” A new draft, made available Monday, deletes that phrasing. When… Continua a leggere OpenAI quietly revises policy doc to remove reference to ‘politically unbiased’ AI

With $30M in new funding, SEEQC thinks chips are key to building useful quantum computing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may have said that “very useful quantum computers” are probably still 20 years away, but his company is also hedging its bets beyond classical chips with investments and partnerships in that very space. Now one of the companies that Nvidia partners with in quantum development is announcing funding. SEEQC, a quantum… Continua a leggere With $30M in new funding, SEEQC thinks chips are key to building useful quantum computing

The first AI chip startup to go public in 2025 will be Blaize

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Raspberry AI raises $24M from a16z to accelerate fashion design

The world of fashion is moving at a faster pace each year. Most retailers introduce new styles each season, and fast-fashion companies like Shein, H&M, and Zara update their collections continuously. To keep pace with the rapid demand for new styles, brands and manufacturers have been turning to tech to accelerate their design process. Raspberry… Continua a leggere Raspberry AI raises $24M from a16z to accelerate fashion design

A 24-year-old who exited his first company to Coinbase raises $3M for his next venture

At 24 years old, Pryce Yebesi already has one exit: selling his crypto invoicing company Utopia Labs to Coinbase for an undisclosed amount.  Some founders don’t just have one company in them. On Monday, Yebesi announced the launch of his new company, Open Ledger, which embeds automated accounting software into products that enterprises and small… Continua a leggere A 24-year-old who exited his first company to Coinbase raises $3M for his next venture

Biden administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips

With a week left in office, President Joe Biden introduced a new set of guidelines and restrictions for exporting U.S.-made AI chips. On Monday the administration announced its Interim Final Rule on AI diffusion. This ruling is meant to “provide clarity to allied and partner nations about how they can benefit from AI” and streamline… Continua a leggere Biden administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips

Moody’s agrees to acquire Cape Analytics, which develops geospatial AI for insurance providers

Financial services firm Moody’s announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire Cape Analytics, a geospatial AI startup, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is expected to close in Q1, subject to customary closing conditions, will give Moody’s access to Cape’s geospatial AI analytics technology for insurance underwriting. With the tech, Moody’s plans… Continua a leggere Moody’s agrees to acquire Cape Analytics, which develops geospatial AI for insurance providers