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AI converts ASCII game to real-time AI-rendered graphics
By Mark Tyson published
A software engineer has been experimenting with techniques to transform an ASCII game renderer using AI-powered visuals - in real-time.

LaserWeeder packs two dozen Nvidia GPUs and lasers to zap your weed problem, vaporizes ‘600,000 weeds per hour' with sub-millimeter precision
By Mark Tyson published
Nvidia has revealed a surprising partnership with an agricultural robotics company whose flagship product deals instant laser death to fields full of weeds.

Sam Altman and UK government minister reportedly discussed giving ChatGPT Plus to all Brits for free
By Mark Tyson published
However, insiders say the potential £2b (~$2.7b) cost for the government was prohibitive.

How the AI revolution is triggering a hardware arms race and pushing up prices
By Chris Stokel-Walker published
Premium Tech giants and hyperscalers are paying billions to build out large data centers for AI, creating supply chain bottlenecks and intense competition for technological dominance.

World's first 'thermodynamic computing chip' reaches tape out — Normal Computing's physics-based ASIC changes lanes to train more AI
By Sunny Grimm published
Normal Computing announces successful tape-out of the world's first thermodynamic computing chip for AI training.

New local AI integration into Firefox spurs complaints of ‘CPU going nuts’
By Mark Tyson last updated
Firefox rolled out update 141 last month with AI enhanced tab groups, but an issue simmering under the hood has only now come to a head.

Nvidia and AMD reportedly sharing 15% of their China GPU revenue in exchange for export licenses
By Mark Tyson published
Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to pay the U.S. government 15% of China-sourced revenues to unlock export licenses for previously restricted chips.

The White House eyes chip tracking to curb AI hardware smuggling to China amid enforcement gaps
By Hassam Nasir published
America's chip policy keeps evolving.
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