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AWS blames Microsoft for anti-competitive practices in the UK
Last month, AWS, in a letter to the UK’s competition watchdog, alleged that Microsoft was involved in cloud licensing practices that restrict customer choices and make switching between cloud providers difficult.
Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ is cracking as US-China chip war rages
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) is known as Taiwan’s guardian angel. But this won't always be the case with China forced to catch up, given the US chip curbs.
Concerns mount as US political standoff threatens chip manufacturing momentum
A provision that would have allowed projects funded by the 2022 CHIPS Act to skip federal environmental checks was removed from key defense legislation due to opposition from Republican lawmakers, according to a report.
Google launches Gemini, a genAI model for all devices
The new large language model will be available in three sizes for different purposes, including use in data centers and on mobile devices.
Dutch chip equipment maker ASM to invest $324M in new Arizona headquarters
ASM is expanding operations in the state with a 20-acre Scottsdale campus that will allow the company to collaborate more closely with top customers like Intel.
Apple launches MLX machine-learning framework for Apple Silicon
Apple’s machine learning (ML) teams quietly flexed their muscle with the release of a new ML framework developed for Apple Silicon.
4 words that speak volumes about Google's future Pixel plans
Could this be a sign of a whole new era for the way Google Pixel phones are presented?
Here's why half of developers will soon use AI-augmented software
One area where generative AI tools have shown real potential is assisting developers in creating software, as well as the testing platforms and documentation that go along with it, according to a new study.
Spanish media's $600M suit against Meta is based on GDPR noncompliance
An association representing 83 Spanish media outlets accuses the company of having a competitive advantage based on violations of EU data-protection regulations and could set a precedent for future cases.
Microsoft to offer extended Windows 10 security updates to businesses, individual users
Though Windows 10 support ends in late 2025, both businesses and — for the first time — individual customers will have the option for up to three years of paid security updates.
AI Alliance, led by IBM and Meta, to promote open standards and take on AWS, Microsoft, and Nvidia
Reminiscent of the recurring battle between open source and proprietary ecosystems, the AI Alliance includes about 50 members and is expected to help IBM, Meta and AMD challenge the largest players in generative AI.
How Fake Lockdown Mode can fool you into a sense of security
Don't panic, but a team of security researchers have figured out how to fool people into thinking they have Lockdown Mode enabled when they don't.
Singapore makes key policy shifts in revised national AI strategy
One of the first countries to come out with an AI policy in 2019, Singapore has now revised its AI strategy in line with the rapid development of the technology.
Japan partners with Nvidia to boost GPU stock pile
Nvidia’s CEO is promising more support for Japan as all the nations in the world want more GPUs – and the US wants to dictate whom they are sold to.
Twilio sheds jobs in third round of layoffs
Cloud communications company Twilio is making cuts mainly in its data and contact center software sales team.
Questions raised as Amazon Q reportedly starts to hallucinate and leak confidential data
As Amazon's next big bet in generative AI starts to hallucinate, experts question if the new generative AI assistant is ready for prime time.
The arrival of genAI could cover critical skills gaps, reshape IT job market
Facing a tech talent shortage, many corporate leaders see generative AI applications such as ChatGPT as one way to fill the gap by taking on tasks normally handled by workers.
OpenAI signed $51M deal to buy ‘brain’ chips from Sam Altman portfolio firm
OpenAI's deal with Rain Neuromorphics, which makes NPU chips that emulate the human brain, reflects a possible conflict of interest because of Altman's $1 million investment in the startup.
Smartphone shipments are on the rise, buoyed by 5G, iOS devices: IDC
Fourth quarter smartphone shipments did better than expected, with the recovery forecast to continue in 2024, IDC says.
