Huawei plans to begin shipping its advanced AI chip, the 910C, to Chinese customers soon. This development comes as companies face challenges finding local alternatives to Nvidia’s H20 chip, which is now restricted for export. The 910C offers double the computing power and memory capacity of its predecessor, the 910B.
Dr. Rowland Illing highlights how cloud computing and AI are transforming Parkinson’s disease research and care. With advancements in genetic analysis and brain imaging, these technologies promise faster diagnoses and innovative treatments, offering hope to the millions affected by this progressive neurological condition.
In an interview, Mark Johnstone, Google Cloud’s security lead for the Asia-Pacific region, emphasized the company’s commitment to AI-driven cybersecurity. He highlighted the importance of collaboration with governments and startups to enhance security measures, showcasing innovations like the Gemini AI model and the Secure AI framework to protect users effectively.
AI’s growing energy demand is reshaping power infrastructure, with data centers consuming 415 terawatt-hours globally in 2024. This consumption is increasing 12% annually, outpacing global electricity use. Solutions include more efficient models, renewable energy shifts, and edge computing to manage environmental and economic impacts.
The digital transformation driven by AI is reshaping our energy landscape, with data centers consuming 415 TWh of electricity globally in 2024. This demand is growing rapidly, raising sustainability concerns. As AI’s energy appetite expands, innovative strategies and regulatory frameworks are essential for balancing technological advancement with environmental responsibility.
Google Cloud is preparing for the agentic AI era, unveiling its new Ironwood TPU, which boasts significant power efficiency and scalability. The company introduced various AI models and software, including an Agent Development Kit and an AI Agent Marketplace, aimed at enhancing the development and management of AI agents.
Meta Platforms has launched Llama 4, featuring two new models, Scout and Maverick, designed to handle diverse data formats. Llama 4 Scout runs on a single Nvidia H100 GPU, while Maverick competes with top models in coding tasks. Meta aims to integrate these advancements into its AI assistant across platforms.
Scientists from the University of Osaka and Fujitsu have launched OQTOPUS, an open-source operating system for quantum computers. This customizable platform aims to simplify the setup and operation of quantum systems, enhancing accessibility and fostering innovation in quantum applications, with integration into cloud services expected in 2025.
Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro, an advanced AI model that outperforms competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4.5. With enhanced reasoning capabilities and strong performance in coding, it supports a one-million-token context window and is fully multimodal, integrating AI into various Google products for improved user experience.
Cloudflare has introduced a new feature called “AI Labyrinth,” designed to mislead bots that collect data from websites. Instead of blocking these bots, the system directs them into a maze of irrelevant information, preventing data harvesting while still allowing bots to gather non-essential content.
