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Wednesday 20th of March
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• 💾 NVIDIA Unveils Blackwell Platform with Revolutionary Blackwell GPU for AI Advancements

• 👨‍💻 Microsoft Attracts Top AI Talent: Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan Join to Lead Consumer AI Division

• 👀 NVIDIA Unveils Project GR00T: Empowering Humanoid Robots

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AI COMPUTE
💾 NVIDIA Unveils Blackwell Platform with Revolutionary Blackwell GPU for AI Advancements

The Blackwell platform by NVIDIA introduces a groundbreaking GPU designed to propel computing into a new era of AI innovation.

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NVIDIA has introduced the Blackwell platform, featuring the new Blackwell GPU, aimed at empowering organizations to develop and deploy AI models with up to trillion parameters.

This advancement is set to revolutionize various fields, including data processing, engineering simulation, and generative AI.

The details

• The Blackwell GPU architecture incorporates six transformative technologies, including new Tensor Cores and a TensorRT-LLM Compiler, reducing operating costs and energy consumption for LLM inference by up to 25 times.

• Major cloud providers, server makers, and leading AI companies like Amazon Web Services, Google, and Microsoft have shown support for the platform, highlighting its potential to transform computing across industries.

• The Blackwell architecture's ability to perform matrix math with floating point numbers just 4 bits wide and the inclusion of NVLink technology for high-speed communication between GPUs are key features enhancing its efficiency and precision.

• The Blackwell architecture offers up to 5 times faster AI performance than its predecessor, the Hopper H100

Why Should You Care? 

The unveiling of NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs signifies a significant leap in computing technology, promising cost reductions and energy efficiency improvements for AI processing tasks.

This innovation not only enhances AI capabilities but also paves the way for advancements in various sectors beyond traditional computing applications.

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AI TALENT
👨‍💻 Microsoft Attracts Top AI Talent: Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan Join to Lead Consumer AI Division

Inflection AI co-founders bring their expertise to Microsoft's new AI unit, signaling a significant shift in the tech giant's AI strategy.

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Microsoft has made a strategic move by hiring Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan, co-founders of Inflection AI, to spearhead its newly formed consumer AI division named Microsoft AI.

This acquisition of top-tier talent underscores Microsoft's commitment to advancing its AI capabilities and innovation in the competitive AI landscape.

The Details

• Mustafa Suleyman, former co-founder of DeepMind, will serve as EVP and CEO of Microsoft AI, reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.

• Karén Simonyan, a respected AI researcher, will join as Chief Scientist in the Microsoft AI group.

• The transition involves key members of the Inflection AI team moving to Microsoft, with a focus on enhancing AI products like Copilot, Bing, and Edge.

Why Should You Care?

This significant development at Microsoft highlights the company's dedication to staying at the forefront of AI innovation. By bringing in top talent like Suleyman and Simonyan, Microsoft is poised to make substantial advancements in consumer AI products and research. Source

AI ROBOTICS
👀 NVIDIA Unveils Project GR00T: Empowering Humanoid Robots

Isaac Robotics Platform Gets Major Upgrade, Ushering in a New Era of AI-Powered Robotics

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NVIDIA has announced Project GR00T, a groundbreaking foundation model designed specifically for humanoid robots. Alongside this reveal, the company also introduced a significant update to its Isaac robotics platform. These developments aim to revolutionize the field of robotics by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.

The details

• Project GR00T is a foundation model tailored for humanoid robots, enabling them to perform complex tasks and interact more naturally with humans.

• The Isaac robotics platform has received a major upgrade, incorporating advanced AI capabilities to enhance the performance and functionality of robotic systems.

• NVIDIA's advancements in AI and robotics are expected to have far-reaching implications across various industries, from manufacturing to healthcare.

Why Should You Care?

The introduction of Project GR00T and the updates to the Isaac robotics platform represent a significant leap forward in the integration of AI and robotics.

As AI continues to advance, it opens up new possibilities for robots to become more intelligent, adaptable, and capable of performing a wider range of tasks. These developments by NVIDIA have the potential to accelerate innovation in the field of robotics and pave the way for more sophisticated and efficient robotic systems. Source

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