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Microsoft Unveils Maia 300, Challenging Nvidia’s AI Chip Dominance

Microsoft is mounting a direct challenge to Nvidia’s market dominance with the unveiling of its next-generation proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Maia 300.

  • Microsoft unveils Maia 300 AI chip on October 12, challenging Nvidia's dominance.
  • Chip uses TSMC's 2-nm and 3-nm process technologies, with 18TB/s memory bandwidth.
  • Maia 300 optimized for inference workloads, reducing service operating costs.

[Opening Market] Korean Stocks Plunge as U.S. Inflation, AI Fears Trigger 'Black Thursday'

South Korea’s stock markets suffered a “Black Thursday” rout amid a combination of adverse factors, including a U.S. inflation shock and mounting concerns over the profitability of the artificial…

  • Korean stock markets plunged 5-6% on Black Thursday, Oct 15
  • U.S. inflation data and AI sector fears triggered market drop
  • Semiconductor stocks, especially Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, suffered heavily

Social service agencies need safeguards when using AI

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by social service agencies to handle cases involving child abuse, intimate partner violence and elder abuse. But a University of Iowa researcher and former social worker says the agencies need to establish safeguards to ensure that AI technology does not lead to bias against vulnerable or…

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