UK government Copilot trial finds no productivity boost
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Microsoft’s AI assistant slows down more complex work

A UK government test of Microsoft’s M365 Copilot has shown that the AI helper does not deliver the productivity miracle promised in Vole's glossy marketing.

OpenAI jumps into chipmaking with Broadcom
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ChatGPT outfit wants to ditch Nvidia addiction

OpenAI is moving into chip manufacturing next year in a bid to feed its AI addiction and loosen its ties with Nvidia’s pricey silicon.

Musk’s xAI haemorrhages senior staff
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CFO quits after four months as legal chiefs and a co-founder walk.

xAI has sprung another leak at the top table as senior staff seem to be fleeing the company.

Acer announces Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation with Nvidia GB10 Superchip
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You can pair two at $3,999 each

Acer has unveiled its version of an AI workstation based on the Nvidia GB10 Superchip, the Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation. Featuring the Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, it delivers up to 1 PFLOPS of FP4 AI performance and starts at $3,999.

Salesforce boss brags about binning 4,000 staff for AI
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Marc Benioff calls mass layoffs “exciting” as job cuts accelerate

The CEO of Salesforce has been telling everyone+dog how artificial intelligence has helped him give 4,000 workers the boot and he’s rather chuffed with himself.