“There are a lot of people excited about building systems that can do more long-running scientific research,” says Doug Downey, a research scientist at the Allen Institute for AI, who is not connected to OpenAI. “I think it’s largely driven by the success of these coding agents. The fact that you can delegate quite substantial
Nvidia’s next-generation DLSS 5 technology has triggered a wave of criticism after its debut showcased a shift towards generative AI-driven graphics, with gamers and developers arguing that the results appear ‘uncanny’ and risk undermining artistic control in video games. The backlash comes despite Nvidia’s claims that the system delivers a major leap in photorealism through
Key Points Broadcom and Marvell are sitting on a lucrative opportunity in custom AI chips, which are in high demand. Both of these companies have a strong customer base and expect AI revenue to accelerate. However, the valuation suggests that one of them could be a better buy right now. Graphics processing units (GPUs) have
Key Points Micron’s revenue has more than doubled over the past couple of years. A memory chip shortage could ensure that demand remains strong in the near term. Micron is already one of the most valuable tech companies in the world. As companies have been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and upgrading their infrastructure,
AI software that can be embedded into smart glasses has won a £1m prize for technology to help people with dementia. Built into chunky, black-rimmed frames that have a camera, microphone and speakers, the tech – known as CrossSense – guides wearers through everyday life by means of a chatty assistant called Wispy. Not only
Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, chuffed about One Battle After Another’s big win at the Oscars. This week, we’re examining how artificial intelligence is changing the everyday reality of white-collar work in the US, the roots of the current appetite for AI in war, and the United Kingdom’s phantom datacenters.
The UK will embrace AI faster than any other G7 nation in a bid to boost growth and investment, the chancellor has promised in a wide-ranging speech on her economic vision. Rachel Reeves argued that putting the UK at the forefront of the AI revolution will drive growth and investment – and ensure that “the
Key Points Micron Technology can breeze past Wall Street’s expectations when it releases its quarterly results this week. The company’s outlook is likely to exceed expectations, which should give the stock a nice shot in the arm. Micron continues to trade at an attractive valuation, making it a no-brainer buy going into its quarterly report.
Agriculture is one of the UK’s key strategic industries but has not traditionally been seen as a leading user of digital technologies. However, that is starting to change thanks to increasing functionality in farm machinery, satellite connectivity, the incoming 6G hybrid communications standard and, inevitably, AI. According to NFU Mutual’s Agri-Tech Report, around 60% of
Software stocks have had a bruising few months. High-profile names such as Salesforce (-27%) Workday (-37%), and DocuSign (-33%) have all come under pressure as investors reassess what artificial intelligence might mean for traditional “seat-based” software models. Even mega-cap leaders like Microsoft (-17%) have not been immune to the volatility. The phrase quietly circulating on