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Carnegie Mellon Researchers Staff Fake Company with AI Agents
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University conducted an experiment where they staffed an entire fake software company with AI agents. According to the report, the results were “dismal,” suggesting significant limitations in current AI systems’ ability to replace human workers in organizational settings.
Huawei Develops New AI Chip to Compete with NVIDIA
China’s Huawei Technologies is preparing to test its newest and most powerful AI processor, aiming to replace NVIDIA’s high-end products. According to the report, Huawei plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as next month.
Apple Restructures AI Team
Apple has begun breaking up its AI and machine learning organization by moving different components to other parts of the company. The restructuring affects Siri and robotics divisions, signaling a strategic shift in Apple’s approach to artificial intelligence development.
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Challenges “Scaling Laws”
Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta, has pushed back against the prevailing “scaling laws” theory in AI development. LeCun argues that simply making AI models bigger will not necessarily make them smarter or more high-performing, challenging a fundamental assumption in current AI development approaches.
AI Data Center Boom Continues Despite Concerns
Despite recent concerns triggered by headlines from Microsoft and Amazon, the AI data center boom is not experiencing a bust. While there may be a temporary “pause” in the rapid expansion, massive spending on AI data center infrastructure remains the bottom line for major tech companies.
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