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  1. Chinese GPU maker sells out over 30,000 gaming GPUs within 48 hours despite lukewarm benchmarks — LX 7G100 proves hype trumps performance

    Chinese GPU manufacturer Lisuan Tech has achieved significant early success with its LX 7G100 gaming graphics card, selling over 30,000 units in preorders within 48 hours. Despite benchmarks indicating performance comparable to older generation cards and a price point higher than its performance suggests, the company generated over $14.55 million in advance sales. This rapid sell-out highlights consumer interest in market alternatives and the effectiveness of Lisuan Tech's marketing, including a limited Founders Edition that also sold out quickly. AI

    Chinese GPU maker sells out over 30,000 gaming GPUs within 48 hours despite lukewarm benchmarks — LX 7G100 proves hype trumps performance

    IMPACT Demonstrates strong consumer demand for GPU alternatives, potentially impacting the competitive landscape for AI hardware.

  2. Anthropic Claude Breach? Engineering Lessons from a Hypothetical 16M‑Conversation Leak

    Anthropic has confirmed a security incident involving its Mythos models, which were accessed via a third-party provider rather than its main infrastructure. This breach highlights the expanded attack surface of AI systems, including contractor environments and logging pipelines, which can contain sensitive training and evaluation data. The incident prompts a re-evaluation of AI security architectures to prevent similar large-scale data exfiltration events. AI

    IMPACT Highlights the expanded attack surface of AI systems and prompts re-evaluation of security architectures for LLM deployments.

  3. US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

    Despite ongoing trade tensions and US export restrictions on advanced chips, American semiconductor companies experienced a notable revenue increase in China last year. A report from the Hurun Research Institute indicates that 26 US chipmakers collectively saw their China revenue grow by an average of 20%. This growth is attributed to strong demand for AI computing power and the broader semiconductor industry supply chain within China. AI

    US chipmakers in China see revenue rise, defying trade tensions: Hurun list

    IMPACT Demonstrates continued demand for AI hardware in China despite geopolitical restrictions, potentially influencing global supply chains.

  4. Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors

    MSI has introduced GPU Safeguard+, a new protection system integrated into its 2026 MPG series power supplies, designed to address issues with melting 12V-2x6 GPU power connectors. This system detects anomalies such as uneven current distribution or spikes, alerting users via a buzzer and software. If the issue persists, it can cut power to the GPU to prevent damage to components. AI

    Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors

    IMPACT This PSU feature addresses a hardware issue that can affect high-end GPUs, indirectly impacting AI hardware stability.

  5. Memory has grown to nearly two-thirds of AI chip component costs

    A recent analysis indicates that memory components, particularly High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), now constitute nearly two-thirds of the total cost for AI chips. This share has significantly increased from 52% to 63% between Q1 2024 and Q4 2025. Concurrently, the cost share for advanced packaging has decreased, while logic die costs remain relatively stable. The overall expenditure on AI chip components is projected to more than double from approximately $22 billion in 2024 to $52 billion in 2025, with HBM alone driving a substantial portion of this growth. AI

    IMPACT Memory costs are becoming the dominant factor in AI chip production, potentially influencing future hardware development and supply chain strategies.

  6. https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/25/nvidi as-gated-deltanet-2-splits-linear-memory-gates-xcxwbn/ New NVIDIA AI Model Promises to Forget Better Without Breaking Wh

    NVIDIA has introduced GatedDeltaNet-2, a new AI model designed for improved memory management. This model can selectively forget information without compromising its core knowledge base. The innovation focuses on splitting linear memory gates, a technique that enhances the model's ability to manage and update its learned data. AI

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/25/nvidi as-gated-deltanet-2-splits-linear-memory-gates-xcxwbn/ New NVIDIA AI Model Promises to Forget Better Without Breaking Wh

    IMPACT This model's ability to selectively forget could lead to more efficient and adaptable AI systems, particularly in applications requiring continuous learning and data privacy.

  7. The reason small-model agent stacks aren't the default has nothing to do with whether they work

    Recent advancements in smaller language models (SLMs) demonstrate significant improvements in agentic tasks, with models like Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3.6 27B achieving near-parity with larger frontier models on benchmarks. Despite these performance gains and cost efficiencies, the industry has been slow to adopt SLM-based agent stacks, largely because frontier model providers and agent platforms profit from using larger, more expensive models. A key challenge with SLMs is that while they may achieve correct answers, their reasoning processes can be flawed, necessitating additional layers like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and distilled verifiers to ensure reliability. AI

    IMPACT Smaller, more efficient models are becoming viable for agentic tasks, potentially lowering inference costs for users despite industry inertia.

  8. Huawei Plans New Smartphone Chip Breakthrough To Challenge Apple and Nvidia https://www. yayafa.com/2807932/ # AgenticAi # AI # ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #

    Huawei is reportedly developing a new smartphone chip aimed at competing with industry leaders like Apple and Nvidia. This initiative signals Huawei's ambition to regain a strong position in the high-end smartphone market and potentially disrupt the AI hardware landscape. The company's efforts are focused on creating advanced processing capabilities that could rival existing top-tier offerings. AI

    Huawei Plans New Smartphone Chip Breakthrough To Challenge Apple and Nvidia https://www. yayafa.com/2807932/ # AgenticAi # AI # ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #

    IMPACT Huawei's new chip could intensify competition in AI-accelerated mobile computing, potentially driving innovation and impacting market share for existing players.

  9. ComfyUI node for NVIDIA PiD pixel diffusion decoding

    NVIDIA's Pixel Diffusion Decoder (PiD) approach is being integrated into ComfyUI through custom nodes, enabling a combined decode and upscale process. This method treats latent-to-image decoding as conditional pixel diffusion, offering improved quality for higher resolutions. The experimental nodes support various NVIDIA checkpoints and include features for lower VRAM usage and text prompt assistance. AI

    ComfyUI node for NVIDIA PiD pixel diffusion decoding

    IMPACT Enables higher-resolution image generation and upscaling within a popular creative workflow.

  10. Gated DeltaNet-2: Decoupling Erase and Write in Linear Attention

    NVIDIA has introduced Gated DeltaNet-2, a new linear attention layer designed to improve memory editing in recurrent neural networks. This model separates the processes of erasing old information and writing new information using distinct channel-wise gates, addressing a limitation in previous delta-rule architectures. Trained on 100 billion tokens with 1.3 billion parameters, Gated DeltaNet-2 demonstrates superior performance over existing models like Mamba-2 and KDA, particularly in long-context retrieval tasks. AI

    IMPACT Enhances long-context processing in recurrent models, potentially improving performance on complex language tasks.

  11. Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by 2031, claims 55% higher transistor density — firm claims new LogicFolding chip architecture can bypass EUV restrictions, introduces 'Tau Scaling Law' to replace Moore's Law

    Huawei has announced a new chip architecture called 'LogicFolding' that aims to bypass US sanctions and achieve '1.4nm-class' transistor density by 2031. This new design, based on a 'Tau Scaling Law' that prioritizes signal speed over component size, allows for stacked logic circuits to increase transistor density by 55%. The technology is expected to debut in upcoming Kirin smartphone processors and later be applied to AI and data center chips, potentially offering alternatives to restricted foreign hardware. AI

    Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by 2031, claims 55% higher transistor density — firm claims new LogicFolding chip architecture can bypass EUV restrictions, introduces 'Tau Scaling Law' to replace Moore's Law

    IMPACT This development could provide China with domestic alternatives for AI and data center chips, potentially impacting global supply chains and competition.

  12. NCA-GENL Certification: Top GenAI Credential in 2026

    NVIDIA is offering a new certification, the NVIDIA Certified Associate Generative AI and LLMs (NCA-GENL), designed to validate foundational knowledge in GenAI and LLM integration. This certification is aimed at professionals seeking to demonstrate their understanding of AI systems beyond casual use, making them more attractive to employers in a rapidly evolving job market. With 88% of companies utilizing AI and 25% scaling their AI programs, the NCA-GENL is positioned as a key credential for career advancement in AI-centric roles. AI

    NCA-GENL Certification: Top GenAI Credential in 2026

    IMPACT Validates foundational GenAI and LLM skills, potentially increasing the pool of qualified professionals for AI integration roles.

  13. Turing Award Winners Lead the Pack, China's Top AI Models Assemble! 2026 Zhipu AI Conference: Understand the Next Phase of AI

    The 2026 Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) Conference will convene leading global AI researchers and Chinese industry figures to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Key themes include the advancement of intelligent agents and world models, which are seen as crucial for AI's next phase of development and potential AGI. The conference will also explore the implications of AI on education, the economy, and the development of embodied AI and human-robot interaction. AI

    IMPACT Sets the agenda for future AI development, focusing on agents, world models, and embodied AI.

  14. Unitree Robotics' STAR Market IPO hearing scheduled for June 1st

    Unitree Robotics is set to have its IPO application reviewed by the Shanghai Stock Exchange's listing committee on June 1st, aiming to raise approximately 4.2 billion yuan. The company's IPO application was accepted in March. Separately, Fenghua Advanced Technology stated it has not directly partnered with Nvidia, despite media reports suggesting it had entered Nvidia's supply chain, and that MLCC products constitute about 40% of its revenue. AI

    IMPACT Unitree Robotics' IPO could fuel further investment in the robotics sector, while Fenghua's clarification impacts perceptions of Nvidia's supply chain.

  15. Anthropic may keep supplying Claude to the NSA despite being flagged as a supply chain risk by the Pentagon

    Anthropic's AI model, "Mythos," is reportedly being supplied to the NSA, bypassing Pentagon concerns about it being a supply chain risk. This move comes as intelligence agencies face a shortage of advanced Nvidia chips, forcing them to rely on Anthropic's offerings. The deal reportedly excludes a controversial "any lawful use" clause that previously stalled negotiations. AI

    Anthropic may keep supplying Claude to the NSA despite being flagged as a supply chain risk by the Pentagon

    IMPACT US intelligence agencies are prioritizing AI capabilities over supply chain security concerns, potentially setting a precedent for future procurement.

  16. Towards Speed-of-Light Text Generation with Nemotron-Labs Diffusion Language Models

    NVIDIA has introduced a new family of diffusion language models (DLMs) called Nemotron-Labs Diffusion, designed to overcome the limitations of traditional autoregressive models. These DLMs generate text by creating multiple tokens in parallel and then iteratively refining them, offering potential speed improvements and the ability to revise previous outputs. The models are available in 3B, 8B, and 14B parameter scales, with both base and instruction-tuned chat variants, and include a vision-language model. AI

    IMPACT Offers potential for significantly faster text generation and improved revision capabilities, impacting latency-sensitive applications and developer workflows.

  17. Samsung's $400,000 payout for memory workers sparks revolt as other divisions get only $4,000, fueling intentional production slowdowns — internal resentment disrupts packaging operations, major AI chip project decisions to a complete halt

    Samsung is facing internal turmoil due to a significant bonus disparity between its memory division and other departments. Employees in the memory division are set to receive approximately $400,000, while those in divisions like Device eXperience (DX) will get only $4,000. This has led to widespread resentment, intentional production slowdowns, and a halt in decision-making for major projects, particularly impacting the testing and packaging of AI memory chips. The dispute threatens Samsung's ability to meet HBM production schedules for critical AI accelerators. AI

    Samsung's $400,000 payout for memory workers sparks revolt as other divisions get only $4,000, fueling intentional production slowdowns — internal resentment disrupts packaging operations, major AI chip project decisions to a complete halt

    IMPACT Disruptions in Samsung's AI memory production threaten to delay critical components for AI accelerators, potentially impacting the supply chain for major AI hardware.

  18. Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, Explained

    NVIDIA has developed Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, a new multi-modal AI model designed for extended context processing across various data types including documents, video, and audio. This model is also engineered to support agentic workflows, indicating its potential for more complex and interactive AI applications. The development focuses on enhancing the model's ability to understand and process information from diverse sources over longer sequences. AI

    Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, Explained

    IMPACT Enhances multi-modal AI capabilities with long-context processing for diverse data types and agentic workflows.

  19. With a decline of over 20% within the year, the insurance sector highlights the value of low valuation allocation.

    The AI industry is transitioning from virtual intelligence to physical intelligence, with AI models capable of real-world perception and action. This shift, termed the 'ChatGPT moment' for physical AI by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, is attracting significant capital and policy support. Public funds are actively investing in this burgeoning trillion-dollar sector, anticipating its role as a major growth driver in technology. AI

    IMPACT Physical AI's emergence signals a new era of AI application beyond virtual tasks, potentially driving significant technological growth and investment opportunities.

  20. Fund managers conduct intensive research, deploying trillion-dollar opportunities in the physical AI industry

    The AI industry is shifting from virtual intelligence to physical intelligence, with "physical AI" becoming a key focus for capital and industry. This transition involves AI moving beyond digital interactions to autonomous perception and execution in real-world scenarios. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has declared that the "ChatGPT moment" for physical AI has arrived, signaling significant growth potential and investment opportunities in this trillion-dollar sector. AI

    IMPACT Physical AI's rise signals a new era of AI integration into real-world applications, creating vast investment and development opportunities.

  21. Ubisoft reportedly testing generative AI in Far Cry 7, insider says it 'looks like sh*t' — company recently posted a record €1.3 billion loss

    Ubisoft is reportedly experimenting with generative AI tools in an early build of the unannounced Far Cry 7, despite a recent record operating loss of €1.3 billion. An insider described the AI's output as poor quality, though Ubisoft plans to accelerate investments in AI, including a standalone project called Teammates and AI-powered NPCs. These AI initiatives have not yet been integrated into any commercial titles. AI

    Ubisoft reportedly testing generative AI in Far Cry 7, insider says it 'looks like sh*t' — company recently posted a record €1.3 billion loss

    IMPACT Ubisoft's internal AI experiments may influence future game development tools and NPC interactions, but current use is limited to R&D.

  22. The # Trump admin approved a secret $9 billion request to acquire cutting-edge # ComputerChips that # US ’ spy agencies need to tap into the full capabilities o

    The Trump administration secretly approved a $9 billion request for advanced computer chips to bolster U.S. spy agencies' capabilities with artificial intelligence. This funding aims to address concerns about a chip shortage hindering intelligence agencies' ability to test and deploy AI tools for espionage. The investment will also support infrastructure for specialized superchips like Nvidia's Grace Blackwell, requiring significant energy and cooling. AI

    IMPACT Bolsters U.S. intelligence agencies' AI capabilities, potentially impacting national security and espionage efforts.

  23. NVIDIA releases real-time video generation AI "LongLive-2.0", achieving lightweight and high-quality generation through training assuming FP4 quantization – GIGAZINE https://www.yayafa.com/2807728/ # AgenticAi # AI # ArtificialGeneralIntelligence

    NVIDIA has unveiled LongLive-2.0, a real-time AI video generation model. This model is designed to be lightweight and high-quality by incorporating FP4 quantization into its training process. This approach allows for efficient generation of video content. AI

    NVIDIA releases real-time video generation AI "LongLive-2.0", achieving lightweight and high-quality generation through training assuming FP4 quantization – GIGAZINE https://www.yayafa.com/2807728/ # AgenticAi # AI # ArtificialGeneralIntelligence

    IMPACT This model's focus on efficient, real-time video generation could accelerate creative workflows and new applications in media and entertainment.

  24. 【Open Evaluation Standard: Benchmarking NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano using NeMo Evaluator】 https:// huggingface.co/blog/nvidia/nem otron-3-nano-evaluation-recipe ※AI-generated automatic post (headline + link) # AI # Generation

    NVIDIA has released Nemotron 3 Nano, a new family of open-source large language models. These models are designed for efficient deployment and are benchmarked using the NeMo Evaluator framework. The release emphasizes transparency and community evaluation through Hugging Face. AI

    IMPACT Provides new open-source models for efficient deployment, fostering community evaluation and development.

  25. DNA Is Becoming Programmable. Curing Cancer With AI.

    AI is enabling the programming of DNA, moving beyond text-based models like those used for ChatGPT. Researchers are treating the genome as a language, using transformer architectures to predict and autocomplete genetic sequences. However, the true advantage lies not in the model itself, but in proprietary data loops that combine AI predictions with real-world experimental results, a concept exemplified by Earli's approach to developing cancer treatments. AI

    DNA Is Becoming Programmable. Curing Cancer With AI.

    IMPACT Highlights how AI is moving into physical-world applications like DNA programming, emphasizing proprietary data loops over foundational models for competitive advantage.

  26. Analyst says Nvidia poised to capture two-thirds of the x86 server CPU market from Intel and AMD with expected $20 billion in revenue — 'Nvidia is already on track'to deliver 4 million Vera CPUs in FY2027

    An analyst predicts Nvidia will capture two-thirds of the x86 server CPU market, generating an estimated $20 billion in revenue this fiscal year. This market share would surpass both Intel and AMD, who currently dominate the space. Nvidia's strategy relies on vertical integration, selling CPUs as part of larger platforms like the Vera Rubin system, which is expected to drive significant sales. AI

    Analyst says Nvidia poised to capture two-thirds of the x86 server CPU market from Intel and AMD with expected $20 billion in revenue — 'Nvidia is already on track'to deliver 4 million Vera CPUs in FY2027

    IMPACT Nvidia's potential dominance in server CPUs could accelerate AI infrastructure build-outs and competition.

  27. Huawei Produces 122TB SSD Using Proprietary Chip Packaging Technology

    Huawei has developed a new 122TB SSD for data centers and AI inference, circumventing US sanctions on advanced 3D NAND chips. The company utilizes a proprietary Die-on-Board (DoB) packaging technique, which mounts NAND dies directly onto the PCB, increasing density without relying on foreign, sanctioned technology. This innovation allows Huawei to use less dense Chinese-made NAND chips to achieve high capacities, potentially fostering greater independence in China's semiconductor industry. AI

    Huawei Produces 122TB SSD Using Proprietary Chip Packaging Technology

    IMPACT Enables development of high-density storage solutions for AI infrastructure, potentially reducing reliance on foreign technology.

  28. After $2.5 billion Supermicro smuggling bust, Nvidia CEO urges company to fix export control compliance — Taiwan also begins to crack down on AI GPU chip smuggling to China

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has urged Super Micro Computer to enhance its export compliance following a significant smuggling bust. This call comes after U.S. prosecutors charged Supermicro's co-founder with a conspiracy to smuggle approximately $2.5 billion worth of Nvidia-equipped servers to China. Taiwan has also initiated a crackdown on illicit AI hardware exports, with three suspects identified for fraudulent declarations involving Super Micro servers and Nvidia chips destined for China. AI

    After $2.5 billion Supermicro smuggling bust, Nvidia CEO urges company to fix export control compliance — Taiwan also begins to crack down on AI GPU chip smuggling to China

    IMPACT Reinforces the critical need for robust export control compliance in the AI hardware supply chain, impacting global distribution and market access.

  29. 2027 Volvo EX60 first drive: An ultra-smooth SUV for around $60k

    Volvo has launched its new all-electric EX60 SUV, positioning it as a strong contender in the premium EV market. The vehicle features a Scandinavian design, advanced technology like megacasting and a new HuginCore processing system powered by NVIDIA and Qualcomm, and offers impressive range options. While praised for its smooth ride and interior amenities, including physical controls on the steering wheel, it faces competition from other new EV SUVs and has some limitations in its autonomous driving capabilities. AI

    2027 Volvo EX60 first drive: An ultra-smooth SUV for around $60k

    IMPACT Introduces new onboard processing systems and advanced driver-assistance features, potentially influencing future automotive AI integration.

  30. Nvidia, AMD, Intel Participate in $700 Million Funding Round for AI Startup Hark

    AI startup Hark, founded by Figure AI's Brett Adcock, has secured $700 million in Series A funding, reaching a $6 billion valuation. The round was led by Parkway Venture Capital and included investments from NVIDIA, AMD Ventures, and Intel Capital. Hark plans to use the funds to expand its GPU infrastructure, accelerate AI model development, and design next-generation AI hardware. AI

    IMPACT This substantial funding will likely accelerate the development of advanced AI models and hardware, potentially pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.

  31. National Development and Reform Commission: Will improve policies and measures in areas such as fair competition, investment and financing, promoting technological innovation, and standardized operations

    China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is set to enhance policies supporting private enterprises, focusing on fair competition, investment and financing, technological innovation, and standardized operations. This initiative aims to bolster the private sector through improved regulations and direct benefit delivery. In related tech news, Xiaomi has applied for new trademarks, "XIAOMI MIMO ORBIT" and "XIAOMI MIMO CLAW," indicating potential new product lines or services, while Nvidia reported a strong first quarter with $5.83 billion in net profit, and Google's CEO stated that Gemini has reached 900 million monthly active users. AI

    IMPACT Sets new policy direction for private enterprise in China, impacting AI development and adoption, alongside major financial and user growth news from key AI players.

  32. Best AI Agent Security & Guardrails Tools in 2026: LLM Guard vs NeMo vs Guardrails AI

    The AI landscape is rapidly evolving with autonomous agents, necessitating robust security measures. This guide compares five leading tools designed to protect LLM applications from threats like prompt injection, data leakage, and toxic outputs. Tools such as LLM Guard, NeMo Guardrails, and Guardrails AI offer comprehensive solutions for input/output sanitization, complex conversational policies, and structured data validation, respectively. Specialized tools like Vigil and Rebuff focus on advanced prompt injection detection through multi-strategy analysis and adaptive learning. AI

    IMPACT Provides developers with a comparative overview of essential tools for securing AI agents against common vulnerabilities.

  33. McDonald's: Some climate goals cannot be met on schedule, will invest $1 billion in supply chain resilience projects

    McDonald's announced it will not meet some of its 2030 climate goals but remains committed to its 2050 net-zero vision. The company plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next decade in supply chain resilience, including regenerative agriculture. In a separate development, Blackstone and Alphabet are partnering to invest $5 billion in a US joint venture to provide data center capacity and Google Cloud TPUs for AI computing, aiming for 500MW online by 2027. AI

    IMPACT Large-scale AI computing infrastructure investment by Blackstone and Google signals growing demand and traditional finance's role in powering AI.

  34. The bond market is firing a warning shot in the direction of Washington, D.C.

    Major AI companies are investing billions into developing 'world models,' which aim to simulate physical reality rather than just recognize patterns. These advanced AI systems, trained on extensive video data, can predict how the real world operates, enabling applications from autonomous driving to robotics. Key players like Google with Project Genie, and startups led by prominent AI figures Fei-Fei Li and Yann LeCun, are spearheading this effort, with some anticipating a 'ChatGPT moment' for this technology. AI

    The bond market is firing a warning shot in the direction of Washington, D.C.

    IMPACT Accelerates development of AI systems capable of understanding and interacting with the physical world, potentially leading to breakthroughs in robotics and autonomous systems.

  35. Dell Shares AI Advances And New Metrics To Evaluate Infrastructure

    Dell Technologies is introducing new metrics, "time to token" and "cost per token," to better evaluate AI infrastructure investments. These metrics aim to align infrastructure decisions with tangible outcomes, especially for demanding agentic AI systems. The company also unveiled a new data orchestration engine for its AI Data Platform, designed to accelerate the connection of enterprise data to AI models and agents, promising significant performance gains in indexing, querying, and processing speed. AI

    Dell Shares AI Advances And New Metrics To Evaluate Infrastructure

    IMPACT New metrics and data orchestration tools aim to streamline enterprise AI adoption and improve cost-efficiency for AI workloads.

  36. 36Kr Exclusive | Peking University Project Incubated, China's First Native Robot "Brain Chip" Company Secures Hundreds of Millions in Funding

    Beijing Vifan Intelligence Technology (Vifan Intelligence) has secured several hundred million yuan in seed funding to develop a novel "brain chip" for embodied AI robots. The company, incubated from a Peking University lab, is creating a unified chip architecture that merges traditional GPU capabilities with brain-inspired computing. This approach aims to reduce power consumption and cost compared to existing solutions like NVIDIA's Jetson series, addressing a gap in the domestic market for advanced robot core computing. AI

    36Kr Exclusive | Peking University Project Incubated, China's First Native Robot "Brain Chip" Company Secures Hundreds of Millions in Funding

    IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development of specialized AI chips for robots, potentially reducing reliance on foreign hardware and enabling more cost-effective embodied AI solutions.

  37. Announcing General Availability of Together Instant Clusters, offering ready to use, self

    Together AI has launched Together Instant Clusters, a new service providing readily available, self-service GPU clusters for AI development and deployment. This offering aims to simplify the complex process of setting up multi-node GPU infrastructure, allowing users to provision clusters with hundreds of GPUs in minutes via API, CLI, or console. The service includes pre-configured components for distributed training and inference, supporting NVIDIA's latest GPU architectures and high-performance networking solutions. AI

    Announcing General Availability of Together Instant Clusters, offering ready to use, self

    IMPACT Simplifies GPU cluster provisioning, enabling faster experimentation and deployment for AI workloads.

  38. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is investing $150 billion to meet global energy demand

    Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is investing $150 billion to meet global energy demands and foster domestic growth in AI, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors. Separately, Nvidia reported a Q1 net profit of $58.3 billion, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that Gemini has 900 million monthly active users. AI

    IMPACT ADNOC's investment in AI and Nvidia's strong financial performance indicate continued growth and investment in the AI sector.

  39. The Wireless Revolution of AI Intelligent Imaging Under the Computing Power Wave | 2026 AI Partner · Beijing Yizhuang AI+ Industry Conference

    Shenmou, led by Yang Zuoxing, is developing ultra-low-power chip designs to free cameras from wires, envisioning a future with billions of smart visual terminals. Their first-generation chip achieves one-third the industry's power consumption, while the second generation reaches one-tenth, enabling all-weather smart cameras powered by a single watt of solar energy. Yang predicts a massive increase in camera demand, from hundreds of millions annually to potentially 100 billion by 2045, to feed real-time data into world-scale AI models. AI

    The Wireless Revolution of AI Intelligent Imaging Under the Computing Power Wave | 2026 AI Partner · Beijing Yizhuang AI+ Industry Conference

    IMPACT Enables massive scaling of real-world data input for AI models, potentially reducing hardware costs and expanding AI applications.

  40. NVIDIA and Google Cloud Empower the Next Wave of AI Builders

    NVIDIA and Google Cloud are expanding their joint developer community, aiming to empower over 100,000 builders with AI tools and learning resources. The initiative focuses on leveraging NVIDIA's AI platform within Google Cloud, offering new learning paths for JAX and inference optimization. Developers can now utilize models like Google DeepMind's Gemma and NVIDIA's Nemotron on Google Cloud infrastructure, including specialized VMs powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. The partnership also emphasizes responsible AI development through collaboration on technologies like Google DeepMind's SynthID for watermarking AI-generated content. AI

    NVIDIA and Google Cloud Empower the Next Wave of AI Builders

    IMPACT Expands access to AI development tools and infrastructure, potentially accelerating innovation and adoption of AI technologies.

  41. Nvidia gets tepid reaction to forecast, boosts investor rewards

    Nvidia's latest sales forecast for the upcoming quarter was met with a muted investor response, despite strong revenue growth from data center operators. The company announced increased shareholder rewards, including a higher quarterly dividend and a significant stock repurchase program. While Nvidia's data center chip sales continue to surge, the company faces intensifying competition from rivals like AMD, Broadcom, and Google, who are developing their own AI-focused processors. AI

    Nvidia gets tepid reaction to forecast, boosts investor rewards

    IMPACT Nvidia's performance and competitive positioning are critical indicators for the AI hardware market, influencing supply chains and enterprise adoption.

  42. General Administration of Customs releases 'Several Measures to Support the Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area' in Guangdong

    South Korea has announced plans to establish itself as a global AI hub, aiming to attract international organizations and development banks to collaborate on addressing challenges like disease control and climate change. This initiative, detailed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, seeks to foster cross-border cooperation in the AI field. The announcement comes alongside other tech news, including Nvidia's Q1 earnings and Google CEO Sundar Pichai's statement on Gemini's user base. AI

    IMPACT South Korea's initiative could foster international AI collaboration and accelerate development in critical areas.

  43. I Tested ZAYA1-8B — Trained on Zero NVIDIA GPUs, Its 760M Active Params Cheated GPT-5-High on Math

    A new language model named Zaya1-8B, featuring 760 million active parameters in a Mixture-of-Experts architecture, has demonstrated impressive performance on the HMMT '25 math competition. Notably, this model achieved its results without any training on NVIDIA GPUs, a significant departure from typical high-performance AI training. Zaya1-8B surpassed the performance of GPT-5-High on this specific math benchmark, scoring 89.6%. AI

    IMPACT Demonstrates novel training approaches can yield competitive results, potentially reducing reliance on expensive GPU infrastructure.

  44. [AINews] New AI Infra unicorns: Exa, Modal, TurboPuffer

    Several AI infrastructure companies have achieved significant funding milestones, with Turbopuffer reaching $100M ARR and profitability, Exa securing $250M in a Series C round valuing it at $2.2B, and Modal raising $355M at a $4.7B valuation. The AI News digest also highlighted advancements in model research, including RAEv2 for unified vision understanding and generation, NVIDIA's Gated DeltaNet-2 for improved language modeling, and a study questioning the necessity of subword tokenization. Additionally, discussions touched upon mechanistic interpretability and the potential for AI to drive breakthroughs in mathematics research, though with some skepticism regarding specific claims. AI

    [AINews] New AI Infra unicorns: Exa, Modal, TurboPuffer

    IMPACT Major funding rounds for AI infrastructure companies signal continued investment and growth in the sector, potentially accelerating development and deployment of AI technologies.

  45. AMD prices its Ryzen AI Halo PC at $3,999, unveils Ryzen AI Max 400 chips

    AMD has announced its Ryzen AI Halo PC, a high-performance system designed for local AI processing, starting at $3,999. This machine is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to cloud-based AI services, with AMD suggesting it could pay for itself within months for heavy users. The company also unveiled new Ryzen AI Max 400 chips, including the AI Max+ Pro 495, which will be available in the third quarter of 2026 and support up to 192GB of unified memory. AI

    AMD prices its Ryzen AI Halo PC at $3,999, unveils Ryzen AI Max 400 chips

    IMPACT Positions local AI hardware as a viable alternative to cloud services, potentially lowering costs for developers and enterprises.

  46. Inside Incyte’s $120 Million AI For Drug Development Deal

    Genesis Molecular AI has secured a significant partnership with Incyte, a global biotech company, valued at $120 million. This deal includes $80 million in upfront cash and a $40 million equity investment, with potential future milestone payments and royalties that could exceed $1 billion. Incyte will contribute its experimental data to train Genesis's foundation model, aiming to accelerate drug discovery in areas like oncology, hematology, and inflammation. This collaboration highlights a growing trend of AI drug discovery firms partnering with major pharmaceutical companies for funding and data. AI

    Inside Incyte’s $120 Million AI For Drug Development Deal

    IMPACT Accelerates AI's role in drug discovery, potentially reducing development time and cost for new therapies.

  47. Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 will be brilliant

    Fortune is hosting its 25th anniversary Brainstorm Tech conference from June 8-10 in Aspen, returning to its original venue. The event will feature discussions on the digital attention economy, AI governance, defense tech, and the pace of change. Notable speakers include leaders from Anthropic, Mistral, XBOX, NVIDIA, and Warner Music, alongside artists and athletes, covering topics from AI pilots and trust to spatial intelligence and health outcomes. AI

    Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 will be brilliant

    IMPACT Provides a platform for discussing AI trends and challenges with industry leaders.

  48. Big Fiber’s $250M Signals an AI Dark-Fiber Land Rush

    Big Fiber has secured $250 million in financing from Stonepeak and CDPQ to expand its dark fiber network, driven by hyperscalers' demand for AI infrastructure. This investment will add capacity and new routes, particularly in power-rich regions and AI-centric areas like the San Francisco Bay Area, Hillsboro, and Atlanta. The increasing need for low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for AI workloads is reshaping network design, pushing for purpose-built fiber solutions over traditional telecommunications networks. AI

    Big Fiber’s $250M Signals an AI Dark-Fiber Land Rush

    IMPACT Accelerates AI infrastructure build-out by providing critical low-latency fiber connectivity for distributed data centers.

  49. RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090 for LLM: 32GB vs 24GB in 2026

    The NVIDIA RTX 5090, released in early 2025, offers a significant upgrade for local LLM users with its 32GB of GDDR7 memory, compared to the RTX 4090's 24GB of GDDR6X. This increased VRAM allows the 5090 to comfortably run larger models, such as 34B parameter models at higher quantization levels, and even 70B models at lower quantizations, which are impossible on the 4090. While the 5090 comes at a higher price point of approximately $2,000, it provides substantial benefits for those needing to run larger models or requiring more VRAM for longer context windows, whereas the RTX 4090 remains a strong option for users primarily working with smaller models. AI

    IMPACT New GPU hardware offers increased VRAM and bandwidth, enabling local execution of larger LLMs and potentially accelerating development.

  50. Scaling the Memory Wall: HBM, CXL, and the New GPU Playbook

    The AI industry is grappling with a significant 'memory wall' bottleneck, where GPU processing power outstrips memory bandwidth and capacity. This challenge is exacerbated by the increasing demands of training large generative AI models and the growing need for edge inference and agentic AI. Solutions like High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), Compute Express Link (CXL), and specialized on-processor SRAM meshes are being developed to address these limitations, though they introduce new challenges in supply, cost, and thermal management. AI

    Scaling the Memory Wall: HBM, CXL, and the New GPU Playbook

    IMPACT Addresses critical memory bottlenecks in AI infrastructure, impacting the cost and efficiency of training and inference.