ConnectingAI #79: Collaborating on the AI factories of tomorrow and more

Top ConnectingAI articles of the week?

1- Collaborating on the AI factories of tomorrow: AI's immense compute demands make power and efficiency critical for modern data centers. Industry partnerships are paving the way to build AI factories capable of meeting future needs.

2- AI hardware innovations redefine training and inference: As AI advances, cutting-edge hardware is transforming how we train and deploy large language models. Breakthroughs in chip design are delivering unparalleled gains in performance, efficiency, and scalability.

3- Microsoft launches two data center infrastructure chips to speed AI applications: Microsoft has designed two additional infrastructure chips for its data centers that will help speed AI operations and increase data security. With customized AI chips, companies like Microsoft can experience better performance.?

4- Ubitium tackles edge AI and more with new universal processor: As enterprises continue to explore different ways to optimize how they handle different workloads in the data center and at the edge, a new startup, Ubitium, is creating a cost-saving computing approach: universal processing. This versatile chip merges AI inferencing and general tasks into one efficient architecture, cutting costs and optimizing performance.

5- AI’s computing gap: academics lack access to powerful chips needed for research: With the high demand for AI chips, many university scientists are frustrated by the limited amount of computing power available to them for research into AI. Addressing this gap is essential for fostering innovation and advancing academic contributions to AI.

6- From servers to clusters: theCUBE explores the AI ecosystem: Broadcom is playing a leading role in enabling next-generation clustered systems, particularly for hyperscalers building massive AI-driven infrastructures. theCUBE explores how robust networking is key to linking thousands — potentially millions —?of GPUs across AI-driven clusters.

7- The Promise and Pitfalls of Generative AI for Legislative Analysis: Governments are exploring how generative AI can enhance efficiency and decision-making. Thoughtful implementation of private AI systems is crucial for balancing innovation with responsible use in legislative processes.

AI piqued my interest

1- Daisy The AI Granny Is Probably This Year’s Best AI: Daisy, a generative AI chatbot, is designed to outwit "gift card" scammers. This human-like bot engages fraudsters in long, frustrating conversations, disrupting their operations. While not a standalone solution, Daisy offers a creative way to slow down scam attempts.

2- OpenAI launches free AI training for educators: Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can ease teachers’ workloads by aiding lesson planning, grading, and creating personalized materials. OpenAI’s new free course equips educators with best practices to maximize the potential of AI in classrooms.

3- Niantic is building a ‘geospatial’ AI model based on Pokémon Go player data: Leveraging millions of scans from players’ smartphones, Niantic is creating a “Large Geospatial Model” to help computers and robots better understand and interact with the real world. This innovative AI could redefine how technology interfaces with physical environments.

4- Wordware is here to make AI development as easy as writing a document: Wordware’s new operating system enables users to develop AI agents using plain language instead of programming code. With major enterprise customers on board, Wordware could reshape the future of AI development.?

5- Meta Rolls Out AI-Powered Backgrounds, HD Video Calls and More for Messenger Calling: Meta has added AI-driven updates to Messenger, including custom backgrounds for video calls, HD video, and advanced features like noise suppression and voice isolation. These innovations aim to make communication more expressive and seamless.

6- Navigating Generative AI’s Early Years – AI Adoption Report: A recent report reveals that generative AI use has nearly doubled in a year, with 72% of decision-makers now leveraging it weekly, up from 37% in 2023. This rapid adoption highlights AI’s growing impact across industries.

More on ConnectingAI, Connecting Everything next week.?

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