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AI in practice

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

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Apple is developing its own artificial intelligence chip for data centers, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter. The effort, known internally as "Project ACDC" (Apple Chips in Data Center), is designed to leverage Apple's expertise in chip design for its server infrastructure. The chip will focus on executing AI models (inference) rather than training, similar to Meta's MTIA AI chip. Apple is working closely with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to design and produce such chips. However, it is unclear if and when the project will be unveiled. Apple has previously dodged questions about its AI plans, but CEO Tim Cook stressed to Reuters that the company remains very optimistic about the possibilities of generative AI and is making significant investments.

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AI in practice

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

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Microsoft allegedly developing MAI-1, a competing model to OpenAI's GPT-4

AI in practice

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

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The U.S. government is allocating $285 million from the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act to help companies develop "digital twins" for semiconductors. The CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute will create a regionally diversified network for resource sharing among companies that design and manufacture both physical semiconductors and their digital twins. Digital twins are virtual representations of physical chips that can simulate their behavior to accelerate development and production. The institute will fund research, the establishment of joint facilities, demonstration projects and training in the field of digital twins. The goal is to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing through the use of new technologies, such as AI, that can speed up the design and manufacturing process and reduce costs by optimizing production, according to the press release.

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