AI, data centers require 3x nuclear energy – DOE
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a report outlining an urgent need for nuclear energy capacity to triple by 2050 to meet the surging demand driven by AI…
Google and Vodafone ink deal to revolutionize AI, cybersecurity in Africa and Europe
Google and Vodafone have signed a multi-billion-dollar partnership aimed at using AI to transform their services, enhance cybersecurity, and offer more personalized mobile and TV solutions for consumers. This move…
Cloudbrink introduces AI-powered mobile hotspot optimizer for on-the-go enterprises
Cloudbrink has rolled out a new AI-powered mobile hotspot optimizer, designed to help roaming users stay securely connected in places where stable service is hard to come by—think remote manufacturing…
Meta introduces Movie Gen: the future of AI-powered video creation
Meta has introduced an innovative AI tool called "Movie Gen," designed to simplify video creation for businesses and content creators, regardless of their editing expertise. This cutting-edge tool allows users…
Twilio and OpenAI team up for next-level AI voice agents
Twilio has joined forces with OpenAI to bring cutting-edge AI-powered virtual agents to life, integrating OpenAI's advanced GPT-4 model with real-time speech-to-speech (S2S) technology. What does that mean? It means…
Amidst founder exits, OpenAI secures $6.6 Billion for global AI domination
OpenAI has recently raised an impressive $6.6 billion, elevating its valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This significant funding round, led by Thrive Capital and backed by investments from industry…
AI and Ethics: are we sacrificing morality for progress?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Back in 2018, companies allocated just 5% of their digital budgets to AI. Fast forward to 2023, and that figure has…
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo in provide testimony at the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 24 Budget Request: Investing in US Security, Competitiveness, and the Path Ahead for the U.S.-China Relationship," Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., May 16, 2023. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)
US government to vet reports from AI developers, cloud providers
The US Department of Commerce has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at increasing oversight of cloud providers and artificial intelligence (AI) developers. The rule mandates that entities engaged in developing…
OpenAI valuation could exceed $100 billion, thanks to new investments from Apple, and others.
Apple and Microsoft are reportedly considering a significant investment in OpenAI, the company that took the world by storm with its advanced generative AI platforms, including ChatGPT. According to reports…
Powering and Cooling AI and Accelerated Computing
By Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director for Africa at Vertiv There’s no doubt, across any industry, that Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases…