Intel Predicts AI in Enterprise to Take Three to Five Years for Full Integration
Most enterprises are currently implementing “proofs of concept” for generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) in their data centers, yet production applications are scarce. According to Intel, this process will take…
Samsung Strike Ends, Workers Return Without New Agreements
Thousands of unionized workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea returned to work on August 5 after their strike failed to win concessions from the global tech giant. This marked…
Character.AI Founders Return to Google with DeepMind Integration
Former Google engineers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, founders of the AI startup Character.AI, are rejoining Google along with several team members. They will join Google’s AI unit, DeepMind,…
Zuckerberg and Huang Display Friendship at SIGGRAPH 2024
At SIGGRAPH 2024, a fireside chat between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took unexpected turns. Initially focused on Nvidia GPUs and Zuckerberg’s vision for AI chatbots,…
Nvidia AI Chip Delay Threatens Major Tech Giants
Nvidia‘s upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) chips could face a delay of three months or more due to design flaws, according to a report by tech-focused publication The Information on Friday.…
Suno Defends AI Model Training on Copyrighted Music as ‘Fair Use’
Suno, a music generation startup, acknowledged in a court filing on Thursday that it trained its AI model using copyrighted songs, asserting that this practice falls under the fair-use doctrine.…
Nvidia Thrives, but Not All Chipmakers Benefit from AI Surge
Recent earnings reports reveal that not all semiconductor companies are reaping the benefits of the AI boom, highlighting the complexities of the semiconductor supply chain and the varying dominance of…
Samsung Gains AI Market Share as SK Hynix Stumbles
Asian chip stock leadership is undergoing a significant shift. South Korean memory maker SK Hynix Inc is seeing its substantial gains for the year wane due to a global rotation…
Nvidia’s AI Chip Dominance Triggers Antitrust Probe Calls
Nvidia is facing calls for an antitrust investigation from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and several progressive groups over its dominance in the AI chip market. Controlling about 80% of the…
Arm’s Guidance Triggers 7% Decline in Semiconductor Index
U.S. chip stocks experienced their worst day since 2020 on Thursday, with a significant drop triggered by a conservative forecast from Arm Holdings, which dampened investor optimism about artificial intelligence…
Apple Leverages AI for iPhone Upgrades as China Sales Lag
Apple reported better-than-expected third-quarter iPhone sales and forecast further gains, betting on artificial intelligence to attract buyers despite disappointing overall performance in China. Following the announcement, Apple’s shares rose nearly…
Full Lyrics Access Back for Spotify’s Free Users
Spotify has recently announced that it will reinstate full lyrics access for free users, allowing them to view lyrics for any song without limitations. This change marks a reversal of…
Tesla Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles Over Hood Detachment Risk
Tesla has recalled 1.8 million vehicles across the United States due to a risk of detached hoods, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects select…
India Emerges as Leading Market for Meta AI Usage
Meta’s Chief Financial Officer, Susan Li, highlighted India’s significance as the largest market for Meta AI usage during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. This milestone, achieved just a few months…
ASML and Tokyo Electron Escape New US Chip Export Restrictions
The United States is set to temporarily exempt semiconductor equipment manufacturers ASML and Tokyo Electron from new export restrictions targeting China. The Biden administration is preparing to implement the Foreign…
Qualcomm’s New Chip Aims to Bring 5G to Millions in Emerging Markets
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip, aiming to expand 5G accessibility to 2.8 billion smartphone users in cost-sensitive markets like India and Latin America. This entry-level chip, unveiled…
Intel Avoids UK Sales Ban in Patent Dispute with R2
Intel secured a legal victory in London on Wednesday, defeating U.S. competitor R2 Semiconductor in a significant patent dispute. The case revolved around R2’s claim that Intel had infringed on…
Potential U.S. Restrictions on AI Memory Chips Could Impact China’s Tech Sector
The United States is contemplating new unilateral restrictions on China’s access to advanced AI memory chips, specifically targeting products from companies like Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung, according to…
Nvidia Gains Momentum with 13% Stock Surge
Nvidia shares jumped 13% on Wednesday following remarks from major customer Microsoft and rival chipmaker AMD, suggesting that the demand for AI server infrastructure, heavily reliant on Nvidia’s GPUs, remains…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip Finds New Role as Police Bodycam
Samsung has recently highlighted an unconventional use of its Galaxy Z Flip series smartphones, promoting them as tools for law enforcement. In a recent post on Samsung’s newsroom, the company…