The AI research job market is going through a shakeup, with a high demand for skilled researchers and a scarcity of talent. Companies closely monitor the movements of researchers as an indicator of their ability to transition from concept to product. …
Big Tech companies like Microsoft and Google are grappling with the challenge of turning AI products like ChatGPT into a profitable enterprise. The cost of running advanced AI models is proving to be a significant hurdle, with some services driving si…
The environmental impact of the AI revolution is starting to become clear, with generative AI like ChatGPT increasing Google Search's energy use more than tenfold. The worry is that the computing power required for AI could lead to increased energ…
Saudi-China collaboration raises concerns about access to AI chips. The trial period includes complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both the Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. At the end of the trial, users will be auto-enro…
Microsoft is planning to announce its custom AI chips, codenamed Athena, during its annual Ignite conference in November. The custom chips are designed to compete with NVIDIA's dominance in the AI accelerator market. Microsoft aims to match or sur…
BackerKit, a crowdfunding platform, has announced that it will not allow AI-generated content on its platform, in contrast to its rival Kickstarter. The decision comes after concerns were raised about AI-generated art in a board game expansion. Backer…
The Generative AI wave has led to a surge in demand for GPUs and AI model training. Investors are now questioning the purpose and value of the overbuilt GPU capacity. For every $1 spent on a GPU, approximately $1 needs to be spent on energy costs to r…
Tech companies are releasing AI-generated content tools without robust safeguards, leading to the creation of inappropriate and offensive images. Microsoft Bing's Image Creator, powered by OpenAI's DALL-E, has been used to generate images depi…
The increasing dominance of Big Tech in AI may lead to a literal thirst for water for everyone else, as data centers are projected to consume 450 million gallons of water daily by 2030. This poses a significant concern for drought-stricken regions, su…
Despite a letter signed by 500 technologists and business leaders calling for a pause on AI advancements, AI development has continued to accelerate. Companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon have been actively working on newer models and greater capabi…
