Category Archives: Tech

What Is an AI Factory? Meaning, Architecture, Costs & Impact

Aerial view of AI factory complex powered by energy plants and solar panels.

Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, but building the infrastructure to power it requires a new type of facility: the AI factory. The term gained prominence when Nvidia pledged $100bn to build massive “AI factories” for OpenAI, redefining how we think about computing infrastructure. AI factories enable the deployment of advanced AI models and streamline […]

Google Fined $3.45B by EU for Adtech Antitrust Violations

Google logo weighed down by EU gavel representing .45B antitrust fine

The Eye-Watering Fine: Google’s €2.95 Billion Reckoning Sanction and Rationale According to Reuters, the European Commission imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.45 billion) antitrust fine on Google for abusing its dominant position in the adtech stack, finding that Google used restrictive contractual terms and technical measures that disadvantaged rival ad servers and exchanges and amounted to […]

China puts new restrictions on EV battery technology in latest move to consolidate dominance

Global map showing blocked and redirected arrows representing China's EV battery export restrictions

How to Navigate China’s New EV Battery Export Restrictions Follow these steps to understand and adapt to China’s new export controls on EV battery technologies, ensuring compliance and strategic planning for your business. Step 1: Review the New Export Regulations Familiarize yourself with the specific technologies now subject to export controls, including cathode materials production […]

American Heavyweights of Chip Design Tech Won a Big Reprieve on China Sales—for Now

Logos of Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens displayed on a digital screen, with semiconductor manufacturing facility in the background

Design giants in the American chip industry have secured a temporary relief that allows you to continue selling advanced technology to China, avoiding immediate disruptions. This significant pause offers your business a valuable window to navigate the complex landscape shaped by stricter export controls. However, the situation remains tense and uncertain, as evolving regulations could […]

Here’s how Character.AI’s new CEO plans to address fears around kids’ use of chatbots

A family using Character.AI's chatbot on a tablet, with a child interacting with a friendly AI character and a parent monitoring the activity.

Kids today have unprecedented access to AI chatbots, but concerns about exposure to inappropriate content and safety risks have grown alongside this technology. As you explore Character.AI, its new CEO Karandeep Anand is actively working on enhancing safety measures like improved content filtering and parental controls to protect young users. At the same time, your […]

US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks

US and Chinese representatives discussing chip design software exports at a tech conference in London, symbolizing a breakthrough in trade relations.

Chips play a vital role in today’s technology landscape, and you should know that the US has officially lifted export restrictions on chip design software to China after recent London trade negotiations. This move reverses earlier export controls that threatened to disrupt China’s semiconductor industry and signals a significant step towards easing tensions between the […]