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Tencent unveils a stunning upgrade to its computing power in a bid to topple Nvidia — Xingmai 2.0 network supports over 100,000 GPUs in a single computing cluster
Tencent has significantly upgraded its HPC network, known as Xingmai, enhancing its AI capabilities by up to 60% in network communications and 20% in LLM training. The upgrade, reported by the South China Morning Post, reflects a broader effort among Chinese tech giants to boost technological self-reliance amid restricted access…
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Asia’s biggest chipmaker is set to join the trillion-dollar club — TSMC will topple Meta soon as it benefits from AI boom
Nvidia isn’t the only tech firm reaping massive benefits from the AI boom, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading contract maker of semiconductors, has also experienced a significant market surge. TSMC’s market capitalization briefly exceeded $1 trillion recently, driven by unprecedented global demand for advanced processors. This…
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Talk about a downgrade — iconic British private school that has educated world leaders and royalty is forcing pupils to use ancient Nokia phones
Eton College, one of the most prestigious private boarding schools in the world, has implemented a new policy requiring incoming students to use basic Nokia devices instead of smartphones. Known for educating world leaders and royalty, Eton’s alumni, known as Old Etonians, include Princes William and Harry, novelist George Orwell,…
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OpenAI is giving businesses more control over ChatGPT Enterprise
OpenAI has added more business-focused controls to its Enterprise subscription for ChatGPT in a bid to help tackle companies’ biggest concerns. The updates focus on compliance, data security and scaling access to generative AI while also tackling the broader issue of meeting various stringent requirements across regulated industries globally. Key…
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A recipe for disaster? New mini PC with Linux-compatible open GPU slot design looks great on paper but could be a costly mistake for owners of adventurous cats
My custom-built desktop is large, but the Corsair H100 RGB AIO liquid CPU cooler doesn’t actually fit comfortably inside, so it sits on the top of the case. It looks good there, and the pump and dual 120mm fans keep my system cool. Unfortunately, for unknown reasons, my cats occasionally…
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Watch out — this fake ad blocker might actually end up infecting your device with malware
Imagine installing an ad blocker that ends up displaying even more adware. To make matters worse, this “ad blocker” also steals sensitive data from the device it’s installed on, and even allows other malicious actors to run code with elevated privileges. This is exactly what HotPage, a new adware module…
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