Nvidia-backed space data centres put AI in space
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Starcloud plans orbiting GPU boxes claiming 100x compute and free solar juice

Nvidia's AI silicon is headed for orbit as startup Starcloud prepares to launch a data centre in space using H100 GPUs stuffed into a 60-kilogram Starcloud-1 satellite.

Alibaba cloud says its Aegaeon GPU system cuts Nvidia use by 82 per cent
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Scheduler squeezes more work from fewer H20 accelerators

Alibaba Cloud boffins have emerged from their smoke filled labs having found a way to make Nvidia’s costly GPUs actually earn their keep.

Blackrock sinks billions into Meta’s Louisiana AI project
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AI gold rush burns through even more cash

BlackRock has thrown billions into Meta’s latest AI adventure, backing a massive private-debt deal that could fund a mega data centre.

JEDEC announces near completion of LPDDR5X SOCAMM2 standard
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Low-profile LPDRAM modules for data center AI applications

JEDEC has announced it is nearing completion of JESD328: LPDDR5/5X Small Outline Compression Attached Memory Module (SOCAMM2) Common Standard, which is a new standard for low-profile LPDRAM modules for data center AI applications.

Siri’s AI makeover not going well
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Apple struggling to make its assistant not terrible

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple’s long-overdue attempt to bring Siri up to scratch is reportedly hitting the skids again.