Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) is back on investors’ radar after a 4.4% surge, which was accompanied by a broader semiconductor rally tied to enthusiasm for artificial intelligence at CES and evolving expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Check out our latest analysis on monolithic electrical systems. This 4.4% jump is part of a mixed but generally…
Right now, it would seem safe to say that AI assistants are here to stay. Sure, they have their quirks, but they can provide a substantial productivity boost for certain tasks. What is less certain is how we will use these tools in the future. Web interfaces don’t capture the full potential of these assistants,…
In 2024, around the time of Davos, you wrote an article titled “AI will transform the economy. Let’s make it work for humanity” that focused largely on the implications of AI for the job market. What is the verdict? We certainly see benefits for humanity in the penetration of many applications of AI into the…
(Illustration by Ankler; Charles Eshelman/Getty Images) Share I cover the intersection of Hollywood and AI for paying subscribers. I wrote about eight companies that are using AI the right wayexplored Disney’s deal with OpenAI and I dove into what AI interpreter is Tilly Norwood means for the actors. The Academy cinema arts and sciences keeps…
Christmas adverts from McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Catly, ARK: Aquatica, and “slop” becomes the 2025 word of the year according to Merriam-Webster – one wouldn’t be blamed for assuming that, by now, everyone has gotten the memo: AI-generated visuals fail to resonate with the general public, and almost inevitably result in a product being labeled…
Solos Technology has filed a major patent infringement lawsuit against Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS: META) regarding smart glasses technology, challenging Meta’s push into wearable hardware. Chinese regulators are conducting a thorough review of Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of Manus AI, increasing the risk of delays or changes to the terms of the deal. CEO Mark…
AI may be able to help complete certain types of jobs, like coding, more quickly. But this may come at the cost of improving what you do and mastering new skills in the process, new search watch. The AI company Anthropic, which develops the competitor ChatGPT Claude, conducted the study out of 52 junior software…
Investment from hyperscalers is increasing, vacancies have all but disappeared and AI is pushing demand for data centers well beyond traditional hubs – but questions remain about power, people and long-term returns as development ripples through secondary and tertiary markets. In summary, what you need to know: Mega construction – Hyperscalers’ spending on AI infrastructure…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A company working with software company Oracle plans to build an AI data center in Memphis. The Daily Memphian reports that Nate Golden of Golden Acquisitions purchased the building at 1341 Sycamore View. Golden told The Daily Memphian he works with The STEM Practice, a technology company that works with Oracle….
Over the past four weeks, I have personally observed compelling evidence in “AI” that will most likely cause massive shocks to employment patterns in IT, software development, systems administration, and cybersecurity. I know some have already experienced minor shocks. They are nothing compared to what most likely awaits us. Nobody probably wants to hear this,…