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OpenAI and Broadcom unveil a custom chip designed for large language model inference, marking a significant advancement in AI technology.
OpenAI and Broadcom have announced the Jalapeño chip, which is specifically designed for efficient large language model inference in data centers. This new chip aims to improve performance and is expected to be deployed by the end of the year. Additionally, Anthropic has raised concerns about Alibaba allegedly extracting capabilities from its Claude AI model.
The gaming sector is seeing notable changes with the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, which will retail at $80, reflecting a trend of rising prices for AAA titles. Meanwhile, Google is adjusting its Play Store fees in response to legal pressures, aiming to foster a more competitive environment.
Elastic has announced a layoff of 7% of its workforce as part of a broader trend in the tech industry where companies are restructuring amidst economic pressures. This move reflects ongoing challenges faced by tech firms as they adapt to changing market conditions.
Europe is grappling with extreme heat, leading to power plant shutdowns and raising concerns over climate change's impact on energy infrastructure. Additionally, the U.S. has concluded its hantavirus outbreak response, ending monitoring without clear explanations of the measures taken.