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Generative AI boosts cloud revenue for Microsoft, Google
While the rise of generative AI has bolstered Microsoft’s revenue from its Azure and SaaS offerings, it also helped Google grow cloud revenue to the point it’s now 10% of Alphabet’s revenue.
Intel to make chips in US for Taiwan’s UMC
The US wants more semiconductor capacity onshore. Enterprises want more certainty of supply.
It’s not just hype; genAI is already live at many companies
Businesses, particularly those with numerous processes that can be automated, are increasingly adopting generative AI for operational use.
Teradyne is the latest victim of the US-China chip war
The firm had to pull $1 billion worth of equipment from China because of supply chain disruptions.
China approves over 40 AI models for public use in six months
The number assumes significance as China is embroiled in a battle of supremacy in the technology sector with the US, which has seen both nations deploy strategies that thwart each other’s progress.
OpenAI: Copy, steal, paste
By OpenAI's logic, any work you put online is fair game to be swiped and incorporated into the company's large language models.
How Satya Nadella navigated Microsoft to $3 trillion market value
Here’s how Satya Nadella steered a stagnating Microsoft from a $381 billion valuation in 2014 to a $3 trillion valuation.
Google settles $1.7 billion lawsuit over AI chips patent infringement
The internet giant maintained that it did not violate the patents of scientist Joseph Bates or that of his company Singular in any manner.
National AI Research Resource pilot program to ‘democratize’ generative AI
Government, private sector team up to broaden access to key AI resources for organizations without the deep pockets.
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7 ways to leverage genAI for a better career
Not only is it important to learn new IT skills, but understanding generative AI can help protect your job security in a rapidly changing world.
The most significant number from Samsung's Galaxy S24 announcement
One number in particular stands out with Samsung's new Galaxy S24 device — and it isn't the number most people are noticing.
TSMC delays second Arizona chip foundry
Taiwanese silicon giant TSMC will push back the opening of the second of its two planned chipmaking facilities in Arizona. The move comes nearly six months after delaying the first plant.
Intel finds ally in EU antitrust case
An independent advisor to the Court of Justice of the EU has come out in support of Intel in a review of a 2009 case, even as regulators elsewhere are cracking down on big tech.
Google implements key changes in Europe before new regulatory measures take effect
The changes include modifying search results to prioritize comparison websites, enhancing consent protocols for data sharing, and providing a Data Portability API.
AI pros are increasingly uneasy about the technology — survey
Could AI-based tools and machines exceed human ability in every task within three years? Probably not. But stretch the timeline out further and all bets are off.
Foxconn, HCL Group team up on chip-packaging and testing factory in India
The $37.2 million deal comes six months after the Taiwanese tech manufacturer pulled out of a bigger semiconductor fabrication deal with Vedanta Group.
Synopsys to acquire Ansys for $35 billion to bolster chip design
The acquisition is expected to cater to the increasing market demand for developing an integrated offering capable of semiconductor design, simulation, and analysis.
Google to replace part of ad sales team with AI
Google will lay off hundreds from its ad sales team as part of its restructuring exercise to maintain investor sentiment and adjust to market conditions.
Musk wants a bigger share in Tesla to grow AI, robotics business
The controversial tech leader suggests he would take these products outside the company since his current stake allows him to be outvoted by the board at the EV manufacturer.
