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Nvidia has struck a non-exclusive licensing agreement with AI chip competitor Groq. As part of the deal, Nvidia will hire Groq founder Jonathan Ross, president Sunny Madra, and other employees.
The rapid expansion of data centers in the US has led to a surge in protests and backlash from local communities. Activists are citing concerns over environmental impact, health risks, and rising electricity bills. Let's dive deeper…
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EU Startups Gain Traction
Autonomous Navigation Made Easier
Food Waste Startup Seals Deal with Whole Foods
Court Blocks Texas App Age Verification Law
5 new AI tools & 5 new AI jobs
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Artificial Intelligence
Summary: Nvidia is acquiring assets from Groq for $20 billion, its largest-ever deal, to accelerate AI inference at a global scale. The partnership will enable Nvidia to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.
Key Points:
Nvidia's GPUs have emerged as the industry standard for computing power
Groq has developed an LPU (language processing unit) that can run LLMs at 10 times faster and using one-tenth the energy
Groq CEO Jonathan Ross helped invent the TPU (tensor processing unit), a custom AI accelerator chip
Why it matters: The deal will significantly boost Nvidia's capabilities in AI inference, making it even more dominant in the industry.
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
Summary: Protests have erupted across the country as communities push back against new data center developments. Activists cite environmental concerns, health risks, and rising electricity bills as reasons for opposition. The tech industry is pushing back with public relations campaigns.
Key Points:
Data centers are driving up local electricity bills, sparking concerns among residents
Activists are protesting the expansion of data centers due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts
The tech industry is fighting back against backlash with public relations campaigns and lobbying efforts
Why it matters: The rapid growth of data centers has significant implications for local communities, and understanding the backlash can inform policy decisions on AI-related infrastructure development.
Techcrunch News
Summary: European startup market shows signs of recovery, driven by AI and fintech growth; Venture capital investment on track to match last year's levels; Positive trends emerging despite challenging 2022 and 2023.
Why it matters: The recovery of the European startup market has significant implications for founders and investors, providing opportunities for growth and investment.
Autonomous Navigation
Summary: Waymo is shipping a software update to help its robotaxis navigate disabled traffic lights during power outages more decisively. The company said the self-driving system in its robotaxis treat dead stop lights as four-way stops, just like humans are supposed to. The update will add even more context about regional outages to the company's self-driving software.
Key Points:
Waymo is shipping a software update to help its robotaxis navigate disabled traffic lights during power outages more decisively.
The company said the self-driving system in its robotaxis treat dead stop lights as four-way stops, just like humans are supposed to.
The update will add even more context about regional outages to the company's self-driving software.
Why it matters: This update is significant because it showcases Waymo's commitment to refining its autonomous navigation technology and improving its response protocols in the face of unforeseen issues.
Sustainability
Summary: Mill expands services to commercial customers, partnering with Whole Foods Market. The partnership aims to reduce food waste in grocery stores while also providing feed for egg producers. Mill's smart food waste bins will collect data to help Whole Foods understand what gets wasted and why, ultimately helping the grocer control costs.
Key Points:
Mill has developed an AI-powered system that uses sensors to determine whether food entering the bin should still be on the shelf, minimizing shrink (sales lost through waste or theft).
The partnership with Whole Foods is a significant step forward for Mill, allowing it to diversify its customer base and revenue streams.
Mill's commercial-scale food waste bins will collect data to help Whole Foods understand what gets wasted and why, enabling the grocer to make informed decisions about reducing food waste.
Why it matters: The partnership between Mill and Whole Foods highlights the importance of addressing food waste in the grocery store sector. By reducing food waste, grocers can improve their bottom line while also contributing to a more sustainable environment.
Digital Laws
Summary: A federal judge has blocked the implementation of a new age verification law in Texas, prompting Apple to pause its previously announced plans. The law was set to take effect in January but was deemed unconstitutional by the court. Apple had planned to introduce new requirements for apps in Texas, including requiring users under 18 to join a Family Sharing group.
Key Points:
The court ruling blocks the implementation of the App Store Accountability Act, which would have required app stores to verify user ages and require parental consent for those under 18.
Apple had planned to introduce new requirements for apps in Texas, including requiring users under 18 to join a Family Sharing group and obtain parental consent for app downloads and purchases.
The law was set to take effect in January but was deemed unconstitutional by the court, which cited First Amendment concerns.
Why it matters: The ruling highlights the importance of balancing privacy concerns with the need to protect children online. The outcome may have implications for similar laws being considered or implemented in other states.
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QUICK HITS
The Italian Competition Authority has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer their own AI chatbots. The policy change, which goes into effect in January, would affect the availability of AI chatbots from the likes of OpenAI, Perplexity, and Poke on the app.
With the holiday season in full swing, tracking Santa's journey has never been more fun! This year, NORAD and Google have joined forces to bring you an even more magical experience. From AI-powered features to fun mini-games, learn how to track Santa's journey this Christmas Eve with the help of AI from NORAD and Google.
In this special holiday episode, we dive into the world of memory chips. How did they become a hot commodity? And what does it mean for our devices?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned all new foreign-made drone models from distribution in the US, citing national security concerns. The agency claims that foreign drones pose an unacceptable risk to the country's national security.
Enterprise software company ServiceNow agreed to acquire nine-year-old cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal is a massive valuation jump for the company, which had raised $435 million pre-IPO just last month.
Amazon-owned Zoox has issued a voluntary recall of its software due to concerns over its autonomous driving system's behavior near intersections. The issue affects 332 vehicles and could increase the risk of a crash, although there have been no collisions associated with the problem.
A group of authors, including Theranos whistleblower John Carreyrou, is filing a lawsuit against Anthropic and other AI companies for training models on pirated copies of their books. This is not the first time authors have sued AI companies over copyright infringement. In 2025, a judge ruled that it was legal for AI companies to train on pirated copies of books, but it was not legal to pirate the books in the first place.
Cybercriminals stole $2.7 billion in crypto this year, a new record for crypto-stealing hacks. The largest hack was the breach at Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit, where hackers stole around $1.4 billion.
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Aflac, a US insurance giant, has confirmed that a data breach affected approximately 22.65 million customers. The stolen information includes customer names, dates of birth, home addresses, government-issued ID numbers, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers, as well as medical and health insurance information. The company has notified the affected individuals.
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