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Can Google Disrupt Nvidia’s AI Dominance? TorchTPU May Be the Game Changer
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Can Google Disrupt Nvidia’s AI Dominance? TorchTPU May Be the Game Changer

For years, NVIDIA has dominated the artificial intelligence hardware market, not just because of powerful GPUs, but due to its CUDA software ecosystem, which tightly binds developers to Nvidia chips. Now, Google may have found a way to challenge that dominance through a quiet but potentially disruptive initiative known as TorchTPU. What Is TorchTPU? Google

North Korean Hackers Created Fake U.S. Companies to Target Crypto Developers
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North Korean Hackers Created Fake U.S. Companies to Target Crypto Developers

In a major cybersecurity revelation, North Korean hackers linked to the notorious Lazarus Group have been found setting up fake U.S. companies to infiltrate the cryptocurrency sector and infect developers with malicious software, according to U.S. cybersecurity firm Silent Push and documents reviewed by Pulse. The two identified entities, Blocknovas LLC and Softglide LLC, were

OpenAI’s $500 Billion Stargate AI Project Considers UK Expansion
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OpenAI’s $500 Billion Stargate AI Project Considers UK Expansion

The ambitious $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project, backed by OpenAI, SoftBank (9984.T), and Oracle (ORCL.N), is exploring future investment opportunities in the UK, according to a report by the Financial Times. As part of its global expansion strategy, Stargate is evaluating overseas locations—including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—as potential sites for its next

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Coinbase to Acquire Deribit for $2.9 Billion in Strategic Expansion into Crypto Derivatives

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Thursday that it will acquire derivatives exchange Deribit in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal. This strategic move aims to bolster Coinbase’s presence in the growing crypto options and derivatives market, particularly among institutional investors The deal includes $700 million in cash and 11 million

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Intel Sees Surge in Demand for Older Chips Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions are unexpectedly boosting demand for Intel’s older-generation chips, as customers turn to more affordable alternatives amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, Intel executives said Thursday. The embattled chipmaker, based in Santa Clara, California, reported stronger-than-expected Q1 sales, fueled in part by a rush to stockpile processors ahead of possible tariffs. Despite

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China’s Xi Jinping Pushes for AI Self-Reliance Amid Growing U.S. Tech Rivalry

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) development, as the nation intensifies efforts to compete with the United States in this critical technological domain. During a high-level Politburo study session on Friday, Xi emphasized the importance of “self-reliance and self-strengthening” in AI, encouraging the use of China’s

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Elon Musk’s xAI Seeks $20 Billion Funding Round, Eyes $120 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI Holdings, is reportedly in talks to raise up to $20 billion in fresh funding, which could boost its valuation to over $120 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The discussions are ongoing with multiple investors, and sources say the final funding amount may exceed $20 billion. This marks a significant leap

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Intel Stock Dips Amid Weak Forecasts and AI Strategy Concerns Under New CEO

Intel shares (NASDAQ: INTC) dropped over 8% on Friday, April 25, after the chip giant issued weaker-than-expected revenue and profit forecasts, overshadowing newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround strategy. Intel’s Struggles Continue Despite New Leadership Promises After years of strategic missteps, Intel is struggling to regain its footing in the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) chip