Last week was full of technology news, with a particular focus on the rapid expansion of AI and its impact. From the “amazing” demand for AI power to the “AI awakening” led by ChatGPT, the world of technology is witnessing major changes. Here are the important stories that made headlines.
Oklo CEO highlights ‘amazing’ demand for AI power
Oklo Inc. OKLO co-founder and CEO Jacob DeWitt expressed optimism about the future of nuclear startups in the technology industry. He believes Alphabet’s nuclear deal with Kairos Power is just the beginning of a series of partnerships between nuclear startups and big tech companies. DeWitt emphasized that the rapid expansion of AI is creating incredible demand for nuclear power.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang praises OpenAI
In a recent podcast, Nvidia Corp. NVDA CEO Jensen Huang praised OpenAI as one of the most influential companies of our time. Despite some high-profile departures, OpenAI recently raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation.
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Tesla’s Optimus robot assisted by humans
At its recent “We, Robot” event, Tesla’s TSLA showcased its humanoid robot Optimus. However, a report from Bloomberg revealed that humans were assisting the Optimus robot prototype with some functions remotely.
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Nvidia CEO praises Elon Musk’s work on xAI
Nvidia CEO Huang praised Musk’s work on xAI, saying that Musk accomplished what normally would take at least a year with xAI in 19 days. Huang shared his thoughts on an episode of the Bg2 pod.
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Amazon attacks Nvidia’s stronghold with Databricks deal
Amazon.com Inc AMZN has signed a five-year agreement with data and AI startup Databricks. The deal centers around Amazon’s Trainium AI chip, which provides a cheaper alternative to Nvidia Corp’s popular GPUs for companies looking to customize and build AI models.
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