Microsoft announces powerful new chip for AI inference

Microsoft has announced the launch of its latest chip, the Maia 200. The company describes it as a silicon workhorse designed for scaling AI inference. This new chip follows the Maia 100 released in 2023 and has been technically outfitted…

Apple’s new AirTag is louder and can be found across longer distances

Apple introduced the next version of its AirTag on Monday. The new model features a longer Bluetooth range, a louder speaker, and improved precision finding capabilities. These enhanced finding features are powered by Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, which is…

Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out

British startup Synthesia has raised a $200 million Series E funding round, bringing its valuation to $4 billion. This marks a significant increase from its $2.1 billion valuation just one year ago. The company’s AI platform helps businesses create interactive…

Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI

In recent months, major players in science fiction and popular culture have taken firmer stances against generative AI. Separate decisions by San Diego Comic-Con and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association illustrate the depth of opposition within these creative…

ChatGPT is pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia

Information from the conservative-leaning, AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s xAI is beginning to appear in answers from ChatGPT. xAI launched Grokipedia in October, after Musk had been complaining that Wikipedia was biased against conservatives. Reporters soon noted that while…