ConnectingAI #83: The coming hardware revolution and more
Bits and bites of how hardware enables the future of AI, the latest technological advancements and my favorite news in AI this week.
Top ConnectingAI articles of the week
1- The coming hardware revolution: Generative AI is reshaping AI data center requirements. Meeting these demands means rethinking hardware design and rebuilding next-gen AI data centers from scratch.
2- 3D chips for AI: As the tech industry continues to explore what can be packed onto the surface of a computer chip to support the data intensive needs of AI, some manufacturers are looking to build up rather than out.
3- The next generation of neural networks could live in hardware: Directly programming neural networks into chips can help boost image recognition speeds while slashing energy use—offering a glimpse of AI’s future in hardware.
4- AI spending frenzy to continue until end of decade: Big Tech is preparing for years of heavy investment in AI infrastructure, with plans stretching into the next decade.
5- Synopsys, SiMa.ai team up to speed development of AI chips for cars: Synopsys and SiMa.ai are teaming up to develop energy-efficient AI chips tailored for electric vehicles, balancing AI performance with power efficiency.
6- Sony unveils next-gen AI-enhanced hardware: Sony and AMD are crafting a next-gen architecture for machine learning and AI-powered gaming graphics.
7- How generative AI changed the laptop in 2024: AI NPUs are becoming a standard feature in laptops, fundamentally changing expectations for PC performance and functionality.
AI piqued my interest
1- How AI is unlocking ancient texts — and could rewrite history: AI is reading fragile ancient texts, potentially rewriting history by uncovering secrets buried for centuries.
2- AI-powered avatars can gesture naturally as they speak: AI models now enable avatars to gesture more naturally, paving the way for lifelike digital influencers and game characters.
3- Basketball robot prodigy: Toyota’s AI-powered robot, CUE6, set a Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid, proving that AI can play basketball with the best of them.
4- Can AI-generated podcasts boost science engagement?: New tools are making complex research more engaging and accessible, using AI to produce customizable, user-friendly podcasts.
5- Need a research hypothesis? Ask AI.: MIT has developed a way to co-create research hypotheses with AI, driving innovation in fields like bio-inspired materials.
6- Deepmind is rolling out AI video generator Veo 2: Google DeepMind’s next-gen tools now deliver stunning 4K visuals with fewer glitches, opening new possibilities for creative AI applications.
7- Midjourney adds faster model customization and mood board support: Midjourney’s new features allow faster model personalization and improved support for creative workflows like mood boards.