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US sanctions force China chipmakers to focus on older-generation designs
The EU has started a consultation with the semiconductor industry to evaluate China’s increased production of older-generation chips.
Leaders
Tesla’s Model Y ‘Juniper’ redesign might come soon
A “Juniper” Model Y, spotted in California with concealed bumpers and a front-mounted camera, hints at pending design tweaks and enhanced parking assistance.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Microsoft to provide Apple devices to employees in China
OUR TAKEMicrosoft has come under increased scrutiny following a series of security breaches, most recently when Russian hackers snoop on and access the emails of the company’s employees and customers earlier this year. It can be seen that the protection of employee data privacy…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Could ChatGPT’s Dan be the perfect boyfriend?
ChatGPT’s Dan model is merely a prompt, and you can call him whatever you wish—William, David, John… any name you fancy.
Asia-Pacific Institutional
Top tech news stories today: July 9, 2024
Fintech 1. The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it’s freaking out crypto investors For weeks now, Germany’s government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin — and it’s been a key factor behind the cryptocurrency’s intense…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Would you pay $280,000 for a robot like this?
OUR TAKEWhile the technological marvel of these bionic robots is undeniable, it raises some disturbing questions about our future. Are we ready to accept machines that can simulate human emotions so convincingly? What happens to genuine human interactions when we start relying on…
Companies
PAIX data centres expand Ghana’s capacity to 1.2 MW
OUR TAKE Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure asset management company, aims to attract new, deep pools of public and private capital to accelerate strategic investments in green data centres, transmission lines, smart cities, fiber optic networks and more to maximise…
North America Institutional Trends
AI deals break a record for US VC funding
The US venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by significant investments in AI companies, reversing a previous decline.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Huawei Cloud CEO: AI leadership unhindered by chip shortage
Huawei’s Zhang Ping’an dismissed AI chip shortage concerns, emphasising innovation in cloud computing to maintain AI leadership.
Companies
Upward-facing disaster: My #1 personal gripe with Huawei laptops
OUR TAKE Huawei products have a massive following in China. The company initially focused on manufacturing smartphones but has since expanded to include a variety of electronic products such as tablets, smartwatches, and computers. Whenever a new product is launched, it’s…
Global Cloud Services
Samsung’s profit soars 1,500% amid AI-driven chip demand
OUR TAKEThe recent surge in Samsung’s profits, driven by the AI boom, reflects a broader trend of technological integration reshaping industries. This development is both exciting and a reminder of the relentless pace of innovation that continues to shape our world. While the…
Companies
AI frenzy boosts Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold
Samsung Electronics has reported a 13-fold increase in its second-quarter profit, fueled by robust demand for AI technology and the rebound in memory chip prices.
Africa Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: July 5, 2024
Huawei Cloud CEO Zhang Ping’an dismissed AI chip shortage concerns, emphasising Huawei’s Ascend AI chip and computing solutions.
Companies
Amazon discontinues security robot for small businesses
OUR TAKE When Amazon launches Astro for Business in November last year, it says the security solution combines robotics, intelligent security and AI to enable smes to monitor their business 24/7 even from home, including real-time views, remote controls and two-way calling…
Companies
Nigeria plans nationwide AI and blockchain research centres
OUR TAKE In addition to funding research, NITDA supports Nigerian startups to develop products using emerging technologies. The agency plans to create innovation sandboxes to help startups develop use cases, build businesses, and bring products to market.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter…
Global Cloud Services
10 AI-powered inventions transforming daily life
OUR TAKEToday, time often feels like a scarce commodity, these AI-powered innovations promise not just convenience but a glimpse into a future where our environments adapt to our needs intuitively. As we marvel at the wonders of AI transforming our homes into smart sanctuaries, I…
Companies
Anthropic plans to fund new AI benchmarks
Unveiled on Monday, Anthropic launched a new program, looking to fund the development of new benchmarks that can evaluate the performance and impact of AI models.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes
LG acquires 80% of Athom to enhance AI-driven smart home solutions, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
The US initiates AI investment restriction on China
US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.
Companies
MTN plans to build the largest data centre in West Africa
OUR TAKE MTN Group is South Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, founded in 1994, and currently operates in 21 countries across Africa and the Middle East.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened According to multiple reports, MTN is planning to build its largest West…