#9 - Huawei is testing its AI chip
Google DeepMind’s Genie 2, Huawei’s AI Chip Push, Nvidia’s Stock Dip, and Apple’s AI Reboot
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Huawei Tests Ascend 910D to Rival Nvidia
Huawei is testing its Ascend 910D AI chip, designed to outpace Nvidia’s H100, with samples expected by late May. This move underscores China’s push for AI hardware dominance amid U.S. export curbs, but software compatibility and geopolitical hurdles remain key challenges. Tech In Asia
Nvidia’s Stock Target Cut Amid AI Spending Fears
Analysts slashed Nvidia’s stock price target to $125 due to concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs, as firms like OpenAI and Google invest heavily in data centers. This signals market caution, potentially boosting competitors like Intel and AMD in robotics and edge AI. Yahoo Finance
Apple Reorganizes AI Team for Siri and Robotics
Apple is restructuring its AI division to enhance Siri’s contextual abilities and advance home-assistant robotics, aiming to catch up in generative AI. This strategic shift faces fierce competition from Google and Amazon but signals Apple’s deeper consumer AI ambitions. Bloomberg
Google DeepMind’s Genie 2 Showcased on 60 Minutes
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis unveiled Genie 2 on 60 Minutes, an AI model generating interactive 3D environments to train robots in simulated real-world scenarios like navigation or object handling. This could slash costs for physical testing, accelerating robotics in manufacturing and logistics, though its high computational demands raise scalability concerns. CBS News
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