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Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs
Nvidia has outlined a plan under which major financial firms could commit up to $500 billion to AI data centres, while Nvidia guarantees part of the future value of GPUs used as loan collateral. The proposal matters because it could unlock new funding for AI infrastructure and create a stronger resale market for older Nvidia…
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BZZR ‘cutting out the noise’ from sports social media space great for creators, sportscaster Jon Alba says
BZZR, a social media platform dedicated to sports content, is presented as a way to reduce the distractions and hostility often found on broader social networks. Sportscaster and creator Jon Alba said the platform fills a missing space for sports fans and creators, offering a more focused environment for discussion and content. Alba, an Emmy…
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Does Google even want to win at AI?
Google has reorganised its AI division, Google DeepMind, prompting debate over whether the company is falling behind rivals in the race to develop leading AI systems. The Verge’s Decoder podcast examines whether the changes reflect a strategic refocus or a crisis, particularly given Google’s vast resources, data, distribution and ability to integrate AI across its…
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Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public
Rapid revenue growth fuels hope Claude maker’s IPO is the biggest listing in history
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Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’
Microsoft is merging its consumer Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot applications into one unified “Microsoft Copilot” app, a step towards a broader ‘super app’ planned for later this year. The change should simplify the experience for people who use personal and work accounts, including removing duplicate Copilot icons from Windows taskbars and system trays. The…
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Promising PS5 Sim Rideshare Rocked by Crazy AI Controversy, as CEO Crashes Out in Public
Rideshare, an upcoming PS5 driving simulator, has faced a public backlash after former lead writer Stella Sacco alleged that her writing role was replaced by ChatGPT and that the game uses AI-generated voice acting. The dispute matters because it has intensified concerns over undisclosed generative AI use in games and has damaged the title’s public…
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Twitch Is Now Using Channels To Train Generative AI, And The Company Knows It’s Unpopular
The Amazon-owned streaming site Twitch is now using channels to train generative AI systems, and the company’s top product boss knows it’s a controversial piece of news that most people won’t like. By default, Twitch channels are now used to train generative AI models across Amazon, and users need to opt-out. Opting-out isn’t enough, though,…
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Kobalt Signs Licensing Deal With Spotify for AI Fan Remixing Tool
Kobalt has signed a licensing agreement with Spotify for an upcoming AI tool that will let fans create covers and remixes using participating songwriters’ work. The deal matters because it provides a framework for consent, credit and payment as streaming platforms introduce generative AI features, while directing listeners back to original songs. The tool will…