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Meta platforms unveils next-gen AI chip to power ecosystem
Meta Platforms has disclosed details about its latest in-house artificial intelligence accelerator chip, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to bolster its infrastructure for AI-driven products across its platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The unveiling of the new chip, internally known as “Artemis,” underscores Meta’s strategy to reduce its reliance on third-party AI chips, particularly those from Nvidia, while simultaneously enhancing efficiency and reducing energy costs.
The chip, officially named the Meta Training and Inference Accelerator, is designed to strike a balance between compute power, memory bandwidth, and capacity to effectively handle ranking and recommendation models, according to a blog post by the company.
Meta’s custom silicon efforts extend beyond chip development, encompassing broader hardware systems as well as software optimization to harness the full potential of its infrastructure.
Flagship chips
In addition to its in-house chip development, Meta continues to invest in external AI chip suppliers. Earlier this year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to acquire approximately 350,000 flagship H100 chips from Nvidia, alongside investments in other suppliers, to amass the equivalent of 600,000 H100 chips in total for the year.
The new MTIA chip, manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co on its advanced “5nm” process, boasts three times the performance of its predecessor.
Already deployed in data centers, the MTIA chip is actively involved in serving AI applications, with ongoing efforts to expand its capabilities to support generative AI workloads.
Meta’s latest move underscores its commitment to advancing AI technologies to power its diverse range of products and services, signaling an era of enhanced efficiency and innovation within the Meta ecosystem.
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OpenAI limits deepfakes after Bryan Cranston’s concerns
OpenAI protects against deepfakes on Sora 2 after Bryan Cranston and SAG-AFTRA raise concerns over unauthorized AI-generated content
OpenAI protects against deepfakes on Sora 2 after Bryan Cranston and SAG-AFTRA raise concerns over unauthorised AI-generated content
– OpenAI partners with Bryan Cranston and unions to combat deepfakes on its Sora app.
– The app now includes options for people to control their likenesses and voices.
The partnership aims to enhance protections against unauthorized AI content. The Creative Artists Agency and United Talent Agency had previously criticized OpenAI, citing risks to their clients’ intellectual property.
Last week, OpenAI blocked disrespectful videos of Martin Luther King Jr. at the request of his estate, following similar pressures. Zelda Williams also requested the public refrain from sending her AI-generated clips of her late father, Robin Williams.
Policy Changes
Following tensions post-launch, CEO Sam Altman revised Sora’s policy to give rights holders greater control of their likenesses.
The app now allows individuals to opt-out, reflecting OpenAI’s commitment to respond quickly to concerns from performers.
OpenAI backs the NO FAKES Act, supporting legislation that aims to protect individuals from unauthorized AI-generated representations.
OpenAI is focused on ensuring performers’ rights are respected regarding the misuse of their voices and likenesses. Altman reiterated the company’s dedication to these protections.
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Major apps down as AWS experiences global outage
AWS outage disrupts Fortnite, Snapchat and multiple services globally
AWS outage disrupts Fortnite, Snapchat and multiple services globally
– AWS outage on Monday disrupted major apps like Fortnite, Snapchat, and affected several global companies.
– UK companies including Lloyds Bank and Vodafone reported issues due to the AWS outage.
Amazon’s AWS experienced a significant outage on Monday, impacting major apps including Fortnite and Snapchat. The disruption affected connectivity for numerous companies globally.AWS reported increased error rates and latencies across multiple services and is attempting to recover quickly.
The outage marks the first significant internet disruption since a previous incident last year that impacted essential technology systems globally. AWS offers on-demand computing and storage services and is vital for many websites and platforms.
Multiple companies reported disruptions, including AI startup Perplexity, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, and trading app Robinhood. Perplexity’s CEO confirmed on X that the outages were linked to AWS issues.
Amazon’s shopping site, Prime Video, and Alexa services also faced difficulties, according to Downdetector. Other affected platforms included popular gaming applications like Clash Royale and financial services such as Venmo and Chime.
Uber competitor Lyft’s app was reported down for numerous users in the U.S. Messaging platform Signal also acknowledged connection problems stemming from the AWS outage.
British Companies
In the UK, Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, and telecom services provider Vodafone were notably affected. The HMRC’s website also encountered issues during this outage.
Elon Musk stated that his platform, X, remained operational despite the widespread disruptions.
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