U.S. data centers are increasingly reliant on coal-fired electricity as expanding AI infrastructure increases energy needs and makes natural gas less affordable, reports The register. However, in states with nuclear power plants, coal, slate and oil are used to smooth out power peaks and dips, not to meet the needs of leading technology giants. Let’s…
A young associate professor at a prestigious Chinese university has gone viral on social media after a video of her teaching on generative artificial intelligence (AI) captivated viewers. She also sparked an online discussion about her youthful appearance and academic credentials. He Jing, in his thirties, is a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study…
Amphenol reported strong second-quarter results and an optimistic outlook for the third quarter, fueled by significant gains in AI-related product design, including contributions to NVIDIA’s Blackwell NVL platform expected to scale in late 2025. The company’s diversified presence in the connectivity and intelligence markets supports strong order growth and consolidates its position as a leading…
Recently, my publisher told me that a large technology company involved in the development of artificial intelligence was interested in using my book, “Stories from Montana’s Enduring Frontier,” “for AI training purposes.” I would earn, the representative explained, $340 for “this one use.” Is it single use like a wet wipe – disposable, consumable, easily…
What a difference a year makes. At last year’s San Francisco Tech Week, OpenAI was valued at just $157 billion, and there were questions about whether the technology had truly left the doldrums of the post-COVID downturn behind. Today, OpenAI has reached a high valuation of $500 billion. AI has gone mainstream and is fueling…
Su Jionglong, vice dean of the School of AI and Advanced Computing at Xian Jiaotong University-Liverpool, studies AI applications to reduce discrimination, provide emotional support and make faster medical diagnoses. He said he was creating a start-up with his students, who developed AI-based software to translate written texts to and from sign language. “Limitless Mind…
Weekly increase AI-related crypto companies raised nearly $1.9 billion in 2025. The market is expected to swell to $1 trillion. Still, others are skeptical about the projects’ results so far. The AI-powered crypto industry will skyrocket five times to $1 trillion in the next decade. This is according to Maxim Legg, CEO of blockchain infrastructure…
Lily JamaliTechnology Correspondent, San Francisco Getty Images Silicon Valley is home to many major technology companies, including Apple’s circular headquarters. At OpenAI DevDay This week, OpenAI boss Sam Altman did what American tech bosses rarely do these days: he actually answered journalists’ questions. “I know it’s tempting to write the story of the bubble,” Mr….
In this table For a more comprehensive view of AI innovation, look beyond Big Tech. As well-known names like Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft move into artificial intelligence, private companies can offer purer exposure to the AI ecosystem. The 10 largest AI-focused private companies in the MSCI All Country Venture-Backed Private Company Index are worth a…
Despite years of hype around AI-driven transformation, a recent industry report revealed a sad reality: Most enterprise AI projects remain stuck in pilot mode. According to Riverbed AI AI Readiness Report for AIOps in 2025 only 12% of AI projects have been fully deployed in organizations, even as enterprise spending on AI has doubled over…