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Microsoft May See Cryogens as Key to Data Centers’ Energy Problem

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Its recent patent adds to several for cryogenic storage that works in tandem with server farms.

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CIO Upside

Nvidia’s Quest for the ‘Self-Aware Data Center’

The chip giant’s patent history signals its ideas for the future of the data center.

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Autos

Nvidia Wants to Be Indispensable to the Self-Driving Industry Also

After making itself an integral part of the supply chain for generative AI, Nvidia is eyeing other futuristic tech bets.

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International Economics

China Places Export Bans on Raw Materials to US In Trade War Reprisal

Beijing’s move came swiftly in response to the White House’s decision to slap new curbs on exports of vital chip components to China.

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Semiconductors

Intel’s CEO Resigns After Failed Turnaround Effort

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If the artificial intelligence revolution has ushered in a boomtime for chipmakers, no one seems to have told Intel.

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Semiconductors

Google Wants to Keep Data Centers Cool Amid AI Cloud Boom

Finding ways to efficiently keep server farms cool benefits more than just Google’s cloud services business.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia May Take Humans out of the Data Center Equation

The filing signals that the company wants to be a thought leader in the data center space.

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Big Tech

Amazon Doubles Down on AI Processor Bet

Amazon wants to reduce its reliance on Nvidia and offer an alternative to Nvidia for Amazon Web Services clients in the process.

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Semiconductors

TSMC To Halt Shipments to China

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Imposing export controls on high-powered computer chips is easy, but enforcing them is much harder. Just ask TSMC.

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Semiconductors

Semiconductors Brace for Short-Term Pain

Semiconductor company Nvidia has managed to once again top Apple and become the world’s most valuable company.

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Patent Drop

Intel ‘Cobots’ Patent Highlights Growing AI Robotics Market

Intel wants to make AI robots more collaborative and scalable. But it faces steep competition.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia Eyes AI Guardrails Patent as Chip Sales Soar

It’s hard to place exactly how much responsibility chipmakers have in ensuring that their tech is used the right way.

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Semiconductors

ASML’s Earnings Flub Sinks the Chip Sector

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On Tuesday, ASML accidentally published some disappointing earnings results a day earlier than scheduled, sending its share price down.

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Patent Drop

Intel Patent Could Help Build Security Trust in Enterprise AI

Intel’s recent patent could help track down when AI slips up after it’s shipped out.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia Robotics, Self-Driving Patents Could Make Its Chips Even More Popular

Autonomous machines may need to be proactive, not reactive, to keep accidents from happening.

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Patent Drop

Intel’s IP ‘Land Grab’ Highlights Lagging in Robotics, AI Market

Intel is “playing catch-up” in robotics – and AI as a whole, one expert said.

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