Google Challenges NVIDIA With TPU 8tx and 8i Max
Google expands its AI hardware lineup as cloud revenue doubles. Independent benchmarks show TPU progress, with results varying by model and workload.
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AI Users Have Workdays Up to 90 Minutes Longer, Study Finds
ActivTrak found workday spans of 8.4–9.1 hours for AI users versus 7.6 for non-users. The gap does not prove AI caused longer working hours.
China Tests 1,007-Km Hollow-Core Fiber for Faster AI Networks
China Telecom and partners test 64 Tb/s in each direction over 1,007 km of hollow-core fiber, pointing to lower-latency links for AI networks.
Geoffrey Hinton Warns of an AI “Chernobyl” by 2027
Geoffrey Hinton warns an AI-related crisis could hit power or financial systems by 2027, as industrial security tests reveal new risks and limits.
Claude Deleted a Year of Lecture Notes, Law Professor Says
William Baude says Claude deleted a year of law notes and his syllabus during a page-number edit. He later recovered every file through Dropbox.
Meta Launches Muse Spaces for Custom AI Tools and Dashboards
Meta adds custom Spaces to Muse, letting users create personal tools from prompts, while upgraded models aim to improve memory and follow-through.
Microsoft Winds Down Oracle AI Cloud Deal as Older GPUs Lose Their Fit
Microsoft is reportedly winding down a 2023 Oracle computing deal as older Nvidia chips fall short of its requirements, while Oracle defends GPU demand.
ING Seeks Buyers for $500 Million in AI Data-Center Loans
ING is reportedly auctioning 12 data-center loans, including a $25 million Stargate-linked stake, as investors scrutinize the AI buildout.
Mercedes Rolls Out Local AI Models for Its In-Car Assistant
Mercedes is bringing Liquid AI models into selected North American cars, keeping everyday voice commands on board and broader questions in the cloud.
Google’s School Search Plan Leaves No AI-Free Option
Google will let schools enable Search separately from Gemini, but its planned K-12 controls still offer no generative AI-free Search option.