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China’s big tech boosts AI spending amid US limits

Alibaba and ByteDance are significantly increasing investments in AI infrastructure, with Alibaba’s capex rising 123% to RMB 23 billion and ByteDance purchasing large quantities of lower-power Nvidia chips. Despite US export restrictions, Chinese tech companies are adapting by investing in domestic startups and acquiring alternative processors to continue their AI advancements. OUR TAKEThe substantial increase…

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Top tech news stories today: September 18, 2024

Fintech 1. US urges leniency for FTX’s Caroline Ellison, cites help against Bankman-Fried U.S. prosecutors made a case for leniency for former FTX cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison when she is sentenced over her role in the exchange’s collapse, citing her help in sending FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to prison for 25 years. (Yahoo Finance) 2….

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Australia introduces fines for social media giants over misinformation

The Australian government aims to combat misinformation and disinformation that threaten the safety, democracy, and economy of the country. The legislation targets false content that can harm election integrity, public health, or disrupt essential services. OUR TAKEMisinformation poses a significant threat to the integrity of democratic processes, particularly during elections. The legislation aims to safeguard…

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Interview with Zhou Xinyu, co-founder and CTO of AutoMQ: Advancing cloud-native solutions

Zhou Xinyu discusses AutoMQ’s commitment to modernising traditional middleware technologies for cloud-native environments. The evolution of cloud computing requires embracing cloud-native practices such as on-demand resource provisioning and auto-scaling. AutoMQ aims to modernise foundational software, focusing on cloud-native solutions to address the limitations of traditional messaging systems. Zhou Xinyu, Co-founder & CTO ofAutoMQ, he is…

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What is supervised learning?

Supervised learning is a type of machine learning where models are trained on labelled data to predict outcomes or classify new data based on past examples. It involves using algorithms to learn a mapping from inputs to outputs, making it one of the most common techniques in data science and AI. Supervised learningis a machine…

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AI might not replace virtual assistants

Enhanced capabilities: As AI technology advances, it is increasingly capable of performing tasks traditionally assigned to human virtual assistants. Human touch: Despite technological advancements, the personal connection and emotional intelligence provided by human assistants remain irreplaceable. Collaboration over replacement: The future may see AI augmenting rather than replacing human virtual assistants, creating a collaborative environment…

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