Computing
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CoreWeave Hits $19B Valuation with $1.1B Raise
CoreWeave secures $1.1 billion in Series C funding, enhancing its valuation to $19 billion. The investment will drive European expansion.
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AMD Forecasts Robust AI-Driven Growth
AMD CEO Lisa Su highlights sustained AI-driven growth, focusing on strategic AI deployments to enhance products and market presence.
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Blaize Nets $106M for AI Edge Computing
Blaize, based in El Dorado Hills, CA, secured $106M from investors like Bess Ventures and Mercedes Benz.
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FlexAI Raises $30M to Revolutionize AI Compute Efficiency
Paris-based FlexAI secured $30m funding from Alpha Intelligence Capital, Elaia Partners, and Heartcore Capital, targeting AI software development.
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Decentralized GPU Access for AI Developers
Brev.dev partners with Akash Network to provide developers on-demand access to GPUs, enhancing AI capabilities and market competitiveness.
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Groq’s AI Chip Rockets Past Nvidia with 800 Tokens/Sec
Groq’s AI chip achieves 800 tokens/second with unique architecture. It could disrupt Nvidia’s dominance, attract investors, and drive new applications.
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AMD Unveils AI Powerhouse Processors for 2024
AMD launches Ryzen Pro 8040 and 8000 series for business laptops and desktops, offering up to 30% improved performance with AI capabilities.
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Rivos Nets $250M for AI Chip Expansion
Rivos secures $250M in Series A-3 funding from Matrix Capital, Intel Capital, and MediaTek for product launch and expansion plans.
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Nvidia Unveils New Ampere GPUs for Enhanced AI Productivity
Nvidia launches RTX A400 and RTX A1000 GPUs for AI applications, enhancing productivity and professional workflows with advanced features.
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Samsung Secures $6.4 Billion U.S. Boost for Chip Expansion
The U.S. government granted Samsung $6.4 billion for semiconductor expansion, part of a $39 billion initiative to boost production.
