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Why Nvidia’s New Blackwell Chip Is Key to AI: QuickTake

Nvidia Corp. unveiled its most powerful chip architecture at the annual GPU Technology Conference, dubbed <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbDocId":"SAJIT2DWRGG0","_id":"0000018e-563a-d509-adee-5ffba2060001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Woodstock for AI by some analysts. Chief Executive Officer <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-563a-d509-adee-5ffba2060002","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Jensen Huang took the stage to show off the new Blackwell computing platform, headlined by the B200 chip, a 208-billion-transistor powerhouse that exceeds the performance of Nvidia’s already class-leading AI accelerators. The chip promises to extend Nvidia’s lead on rivals at a time when major businesses and even nations are making AI development a priority. After riding Blackwell’s predecessor, Hopper, to surpass a valuation of more than $2 trillion, Nvidia is setting high expectations with its latest product. You can read all about the Hopper-driven revolution <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbDocId":"S9A8KJT0G1KW","_id":"0000018e-563a-d509-adee-5ffba2060003","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">here.

Samsung Creates Lab to Research Chips for AI’s Next Phase

<-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/005930%20KS%20Equity","_id":"0000018e-5622-d509-adee-5ff344790000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Samsung Electronics Co. has set up a research lab dedicated to designing an entirely new type of semiconductor needed for artificial general intelligence, a long-standing aspiration in AI development.

Congress Should Think Bigger Than TikTok Ban, Tech Critics Say

By passing a <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://news/stories/SAAJSLT1UM0W","_id":"0000018e-560d-d509-adee-5fddd0300000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">bill that could ban video-sharing app TikTok in the US, the House of Representatives took one of the most aggressive legislative moves the country has seen during the social media era. Many lawmakers who opposed the bill want to think bigger. “We need to address data privacy across all social networks, including American companies like Meta and X, through meaningful regulation that protects freedom of expression,” said Wisconsin Democrat <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://people/profile/16700516","_id":"0000018e-560d-d509-adee-5fddd0300001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Mark Pocan in a post on X after he voted against the bill. “Not just single out one platform.”

Nvidia Unveils Successor to Its All-Conquering AI Processor

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-55cd-d509-adee-5dddc45b0001","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Jensen Huang showed off new chips aimed at extending his company’s dominance of artificial intelligence computing, a position that’s already made it the world’s third-most-valuable business.

Health Care Hack Exposes Flaws and Danger of Apathy: Dave Lee

As senators squabble about the theoretical vulnerability of those who use TikTok, they might want to find more time to give greater consideration to a clear and present danger erupting within the US health-care system: the continuing cyberattack that has put at risk the medical data of 79 million Americans and thrown health-care services into disarray.

Xplore Mulls Spinoff to Raise Cash for Fiber Network Projects

Canadian high-speed internet service provider <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/1994620D%20US%20Equity","_id":"0000018e-5390-d509-adee-5bd190bb0000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Xplore Inc. has held talks about a possible breakup as it looks to raise cash to support fiber network projects, according to people familiar with the situation.

Telehealth Is Booming During Covid. Is it Here to Stay?

Millions of Americans have taken advantage of telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic, so why has it taken so long for widespread adoption?

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