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Rumor: Nvidia is developing a new GeForce RTX 4070 variant, PG141 SKU347, with GDDR6 memory. This change, driven by supply and demand, may reduce bandwidth by <5%. Impact on consumers and market is uncertain. #Nvidia #GeForceRTX4070 #GDDR6


Meta's new large-scale AI network supports distributed AI training workloads, using RoCEv2 for inter-node communication. It supports various GPU training jobs and includes a dedicated network for training and data ingestion tasks. #AI #Meta #MachineLearning


Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) are a new, more accurate & interpretable neural network. Despite longer training, they need fewer parameters, potentially aiding in high-temp superconductors or nuclear fusion control discovery. #AI #NeuralNetworks #KANs


US District Judge rules Google violated the Sherman Act, acting as a monopolist. Despite not being sanctioned for alleged evidence destruction, Google plans to appeal. #Google #AntitrustCase


China's CXMT has started mass production of HBM2 memory chips, 2 years ahead of schedule. Crucial for advanced AI and high-performance computing, yet CXMT still lags in DRAM tech. #AI #HPC #ChinaTech


Introducing a Prover-Verifier Game inspired training algorithm to boost legibility of Large Language Models (LLMs). It trains verifiers for solution correctness and 'helpful' & 'sneaky' provers for correct & incorrect solutions, enhancing LLMs' accuracy & robustness. #AI #LLMs


'Superhuman' AI rhetoric is risky, undermining human agency & autonomy. It blurs the line between our minds & our tools. This narrative could harm our future. Let's resist reducing human intelligence to economic tasks & aim for a humane world with AI's role. #AI #Future


Apple removes controversial 'OOO' ad from 'The Underdogs' series after backlash for misrepresenting Thailand as underdeveloped. The company has apologized and pulled the ad from YouTube. #Apple #AdControversy


The US Department of Justice is probing Nvidia for potential antitrust violations, focusing on its acquisition of Run:ai and dominance in AI chips market. Nvidia may also face French antitrust charges. #Nvidia #AntitrustInvestigation


Intel's Granite Rapids server architecture to feature 5 new server processors. Top model 6980P boasts 128 cores, 500W TDP, 2 GHz base frequency. Other models offer varying core counts, frequencies, and TDPs. #Intel #ServerArchitecture #GraniteRapids


AI's growth impacts climate due to high energy consumption of data centers. Big tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft exceed emissions targets. Energy issue extends to TikTok, YouTube, video games, cryptocurrencies. #AI #ClimateChange #Sustainability


Black Forest Labs presents Flux, the biggest open source text-to-image model with 12B parameters. Enjoy superior image quality, photorealism, and prompt adherence. Available on fal, it's 2x faster with fal's advanced engine. Three model variations available. #AI #TechNews


Apple asks a federal judge to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Dept. and 16 state attorneys. The lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing the US smartphone market. Apple denies these claims, attributing iPhone's success to superior quality. #Apple #Antitrust


Intel to lay off 15,000+ employees in a $10B cost-saving strategy for 2025. This includes cutting R&D and marketing costs, restructuring, and project reviews. Despite profitable PC and server sectors, Intel's chipmaking business is in loss. #Intel #BusinessNews


Ampere unveils 512-core AmpereOne Aurora processor with custom Arm cores, mesh, die-to-die interconnect, HBM memory support, and AI acceleration blocks. Top 192-core model costs $5,555. Designed for high-density data centers and air-cooled systems. #Ampere #Processor


ChatGPT's launch impacted online knowledge communities, decreasing Stack Overflow's web traffic & question posting, especially among new users. Reddit developer communities remained unaffected. The impact seems tied to the availability of historical community data. #AI #ChatGPT


OpenAI faces scrutiny over its business model & sustainability. Issues with Microsoft, funding, and market-fit are key. Survival depends on managing Microsoft ties, raising funds, and tech breakthroughs. Without these, OpenAI's future looks uncertain. #OpenAI #AI #Tech


iOS 18 dev preview brings a new Siri with better language understanding. Available on iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, it includes AI proofreading, writing suggestions, email highlights, and AI-powered photo searches. Future updates to boost Siri's screen awareness. #iOS18 #iPhone15Pro


Microsoft is making Skype ad-free across all platforms. The update enhances AI image creation tools for Windows & macOS users, introduces auto sign-in for iOS users with a Microsoft app. Aims for a cleaner, user-friendly Skype. #Microsoft #SkypeUpdate #AdFree


Rumors hint at iPhone 16 Pro featuring Wi-Fi 7 tech, which could lower Wi-Fi 7 router costs. Introduced in 2023, Wi-Fi 7 offers better latency & speeds. Current Wi-Fi 7 routers cost up to $2250. Wider adoption could decrease prices. #iPhone16Pro #WiFi7


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