Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Power demand from UK datacentres set to surge six-fold over the next decade <img alt="Power demand from UK datacentres set to surge six-fold over the next decade" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5a6dfb4/e7ed1192-3fec-43e8-80c6-111ce39dca45/14/decarbonise-datacentre-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> John Pettigrew, the chief executive of UK's National Grid, has forewarned that power demand from British datacentres is poised to skyrocket by an astonishing six-fold over the next decade due to exponential growth in AI usage and advancement in quantum computing. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5a6dfb4/e7ed1192-3fec-43e8-80c6-111ce39dca45/14/decarbonise-datacentre-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4190203/power-demand-uk-datacentres-set-surge-fold-decade https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4190203/power-demand-uk-datacentres-set-surge-fold-decade https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4190203/power-demand-uk-datacentres-set-surge-fold-decade Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:59:16 +0000 Nvidia outlines AI strategies for GPUs and Kubernetes <img alt="Nvidia outlines AI strategies for GPUs and Kubernetes" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5e82fb1/be3201cb-9dee-487c-93d7-01a528ab67ac/14/kubecon-nvidia-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> At the KubeCon event in Paris this week, Nvidia engineers spoke of challenges and solutions for accelerating AI workloads using GPUs with Kubernetes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5e82fb1/be3201cb-9dee-487c-93d7-01a528ab67ac/14/kubecon-nvidia-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188456/nvidia-outlines-ai-strategies-gpus-kubernetes https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188456/nvidia-outlines-ai-strategies-gpus-kubernetes https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188456/nvidia-outlines-ai-strategies-gpus-kubernetes Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:51:56 +0000 Nvidia unveils Blackwell GPU offering five times the performance for AI inference <img alt="Nvidia unveils Blackwell GPU offering five times the performance for AI inference" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dbf8681/cc46bb9d-cb00-4136-97b0-85fe5737c121/8/Nvidia-Jensen-Huang-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nvidia has unveiled its latest B200 Blackwell GPU that, it claims, is twice as powerful as current GPUs for training AI models, and offers five times the performance at inference, the speed with which AI models respond to queries. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dbf8681/cc46bb9d-cb00-4136-97b0-85fe5737c121/8/Nvidia-Jensen-Huang-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4187508/nvidia-unveils-blackwell-gpu-offering-times-performance-ai-inference https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4187508/nvidia-unveils-blackwell-gpu-offering-times-performance-ai-inference https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4187508/nvidia-unveils-blackwell-gpu-offering-times-performance-ai-inference Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:17:34 +0000 Britain commits £35mn to join EU's semiconductor research programme <img alt="Britain commits £35mn to join EU&#39;s semiconductor research programme" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/53e0f40/1899bbc4-69cf-482f-a854-4609915ff94c/11/chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Britain has announced its decision to join the European Union's efforts aimed at developing and manufacturing advanced semiconductors within Europe. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/53e0f40/1899bbc4-69cf-482f-a854-4609915ff94c/11/chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185328/britain-commits-gbp35mn-join-eus-semiconductor-research-programme https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185328/britain-commits-gbp35mn-join-eus-semiconductor-research-programme https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185328/britain-commits-gbp35mn-join-eus-semiconductor-research-programme Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:44:44 +0000 Asian Tech Roundup: Samsung's cunning chip rebadging <img alt="Asian Tech Roundup: Samsung&#39;s cunning chip rebadging" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9de8415/0ad48c81-90ba-4ddf-947b-8d0d9d11a2fe/7/computer-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at Samsung's curious policy of relabelling 3nm chips 2-nano, Google's Indian U-turn, and the resignation of NTT's CEO after a data leak. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9de8415/0ad48c81-90ba-4ddf-947b-8d0d9d11a2fe/7/computer-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178786/asian-tech-roundup-samsungs-cunning-chip-rebadging https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178786/asian-tech-roundup-samsungs-cunning-chip-rebadging https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178786/asian-tech-roundup-samsungs-cunning-chip-rebadging Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:18:53 +0000 AWS signs nuclear datacentre deal <img alt="AWS signs nuclear datacentre deal" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2d5e45f/9f001439-71e8-405d-bb94-09cf87535b89/1/iStock-Nuclear-power-station-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Amazon Web Services (AWS) has bolstered its datacentre infrastructure by acquiring a nuclear-powered datacentre campus in Pennsylvania. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2d5e45f/9f001439-71e8-405d-bb94-09cf87535b89/1/iStock-Nuclear-power-station-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182053/aws-signs-nuclear-datacentre-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182053/aws-signs-nuclear-datacentre-deal https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4182053/aws-signs-nuclear-datacentre-deal Wed, 6 Mar 2024 06:30:28 +0000 New optical disk tech promises petabit-level storage <img alt="New optical disk tech promises petabit-level storage" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b66ac12/995481a3-6572-4f9d-9d3d-5f9db58c7efb/14/DVD-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Researchers in China have unveiled a new optical storage technology that promises to redefine data storage capabilities. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b66ac12/995481a3-6572-4f9d-9d3d-5f9db58c7efb/14/DVD-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178437/optical-disk-tech-promises-petabit-level-storage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178437/optical-disk-tech-promises-petabit-level-storage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178437/optical-disk-tech-promises-petabit-level-storage Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:28:20 +0000 Is a speedy, scalable and sustainable datacentre too much to ask? <img alt="Is a speedy, scalable and sustainable datacentre too much to ask? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f6df92/8d8a33da-982a-4dc4-974f-8c7686ef71f5/11/prefabricated-datacentre-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The exponential growth of digital services and the increasing demand for data processing capabilities have propelled the data centre industry into a phase of significant transformation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f6df92/8d8a33da-982a-4dc4-974f-8c7686ef71f5/11/prefabricated-datacentre-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4177789/speedy-scalable-sustainable-datacentre https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4177789/speedy-scalable-sustainable-datacentre https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4177789/speedy-scalable-sustainable-datacentre Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:42 +0000 Nvida revenues rise 265% on AI chips <img alt="Nvida revenues rise 265% on AI chips" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57d614b/afc6ca11-086b-4f20-aa09-804c650628ad/8/Nvidia-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nvidia’s fourth quarter earnings beat even the sky high expectations of Wall Street analysts when the company submitted its reports for the three months ending in January. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57d614b/afc6ca11-086b-4f20-aa09-804c650628ad/8/Nvidia-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177313/nvida-revenues-rise-265-ai-chips https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177313/nvida-revenues-rise-265-ai-chips https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177313/nvida-revenues-rise-265-ai-chips Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:15:14 +0000 Intel splits in two, signs deal with Microsoft <img alt="Intel splits in two, signs deal with Microsoft" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b894c37/e37f8838-842b-406c-9b71-2bc7ad386d03/5/iStock-Intel-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel is splitting down the middle, separating its Product and Foundry lines into two separate businesses. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b894c37/e37f8838-842b-406c-9b71-2bc7ad386d03/5/iStock-Intel-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177309/intel-splits-signs-deal-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177309/intel-splits-signs-deal-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177309/intel-splits-signs-deal-microsoft Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:13:33 +0000 UK AI chipmaker seeks buyer, report <img alt="UK AI chipmaker seeks buyer, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c53b644/59a748e0-24b8-4b19-95e5-83b16c02b027/5/artificial-intelligence-chip-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Graphcore, the Bristol-based maker of advanced AI processors is reportedly seeking a buyer. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c53b644/59a748e0-24b8-4b19-95e5-83b16c02b027/5/artificial-intelligence-chip-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176624/uk-ai-chipmaker-seeks-buyer-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176624/uk-ai-chipmaker-seeks-buyer-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176624/uk-ai-chipmaker-seeks-buyer-report Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:10:21 +0000 White House announces $11bn for chip R&D <img alt="White House announces $11bn for chip R&amp;D" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d11620c/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/9/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The White House plans to allocate $11 billion towards semiconductor-related research and development, aiming to bolster the USA's technological prowess and secure its competitive edge in the global market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d11620c/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/9/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172893/white-house-announces-usd11bn-chip https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172893/white-house-announces-usd11bn-chip https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172893/white-house-announces-usd11bn-chip Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:45:02 +0000 Nvidia to launch a new business unit for custom chip design, report <img alt="Nvidia to launch a new business unit for custom chip design, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e643f8a/acfcf70b-0816-46da-8422-4c169c26db10/17/nvidia-sign-hq-building-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> American GPU maker Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch a dedicated unit aimed at crafting custom chips tailored to the unique needs of cloud computing firms and other clients, with a particular focus on cutting-edge AI processors. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e643f8a/acfcf70b-0816-46da-8422-4c169c26db10/17/nvidia-sign-hq-building-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172779/nvidia-launch-business-unit-custom-chip-design-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172779/nvidia-launch-business-unit-custom-chip-design-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172779/nvidia-launch-business-unit-custom-chip-design-report Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:10:16 +0000 Datacentre operators grapple with surging capacity demand <img alt="Datacentre operators grapple with surging capacity demand" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a081ed9/7a186340-7960-4d27-aa0a-2be8936c559b/18/datacentre-farm-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Report by real estate consultancy JLL sheds light on the mounting pressures facing datacentre operators worldwide as the demand for AI workloads surges <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a081ed9/7a186340-7960-4d27-aa0a-2be8936c559b/18/datacentre-farm-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169271/datacentre-operators-grapple-surging-capacity-demand https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169271/datacentre-operators-grapple-surging-capacity-demand https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4169271/datacentre-operators-grapple-surging-capacity-demand Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:59:18 +0000 Musk says Neuralink has performed first human brain implant <img alt="Musk says Neuralink has performed first human brain implant" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1ee30e3/b3e8667a-edc5-47ca-954e-7b28e381ddb1/10/brain-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Neuralink, Elon Musk's ambitious venture into the realm of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, has stirred both excitement and controversy with claims of a successful implantation of the company's wireless chip in a living human. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1ee30e3/b3e8667a-edc5-47ca-954e-7b28e381ddb1/10/brain-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168706/musk-neuralink-performed-human-brain-implant https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168706/musk-neuralink-performed-human-brain-implant https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168706/musk-neuralink-performed-human-brain-implant Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:05:57 +0000 Intel unveils major AI leap in upcoming CPUs <img alt="Intel unveils major AI leap in upcoming CPUs" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c25be76/80363015-cd3a-4d3b-99f0-1082d22f619b/7/Intel-headquarters-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Pat Gelsinger has revealed Intel's ambitious goal of achieving up to a 6x improvement in AI performance across successive processor generations <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c25be76/80363015-cd3a-4d3b-99f0-1082d22f619b/7/Intel-headquarters-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168365/intel-unveils-major-ai-leap-upcoming-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168365/intel-unveils-major-ai-leap-upcoming-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168365/intel-unveils-major-ai-leap-upcoming-cpus Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:44:13 +0000 Microsoft taps Archie Manoharan as director for nuclear-powered datacentre revolution <img alt="Microsoft taps Archie Manoharan as director for nuclear-powered datacentre revolution" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b9a04cc/da95841f-8101-431e-b0b1-4273703ca5a2/14/decarbonise-datacentre-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft has appointed Archana "Archie" Manoharan as its Director of Nuclear Technologies in its quest to develop small modular nuclear reactors for datacentres. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b9a04cc/da95841f-8101-431e-b0b1-4273703ca5a2/14/decarbonise-datacentre-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166768/microsoft-taps-archie-manoharan-director-nuclear-powered-datacentre-revolution https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166768/microsoft-taps-archie-manoharan-director-nuclear-powered-datacentre-revolution https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4166768/microsoft-taps-archie-manoharan-director-nuclear-powered-datacentre-revolution Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:31:41 +0000 IT Essentials: Searching for a purpose <img alt="IT Essentials: Searching for a purpose" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3d83dd7/58e9cbe7-6df7-47b1-ad4f-3b7b0a9cdf5f/3/Apple-Vision-Pro-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> After years of delays and rumours, Apple is finally launching its own display product. But is the company trading on hype? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3d83dd7/58e9cbe7-6df7-47b1-ad4f-3b7b0a9cdf5f/3/Apple-Vision-Pro-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4164638/essentials-searching-purpose https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4164638/essentials-searching-purpose https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4164638/essentials-searching-purpose Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:32 +0000 Google's $1bn investment in UK datacentre to boost tech landscape <img alt="Google&#39;s $1bn investment in UK datacentre to boost tech landscape" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f3d1024/9d2fa4f7-1f31-4382-a91c-d662e0d10eb3/10/green-datacentre-iStock-532205381-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google is expanding its operations in the UK with a $1 billion investment in a state-of-the-art datacentre located just outside London. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f3d1024/9d2fa4f7-1f31-4382-a91c-d662e0d10eb3/10/green-datacentre-iStock-532205381-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165501/googles-usd1bn-investment-uk-datacentre-boost-tech-landscape https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165501/googles-usd1bn-investment-uk-datacentre-boost-tech-landscape https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165501/googles-usd1bn-investment-uk-datacentre-boost-tech-landscape Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:15:37 +0000 £200m investment from Octopus in pioneering tech to heat swimming pools with datacentre energy <img alt="£200m investment from Octopus in pioneering tech to heat swimming pools with datacentre energy" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c319d89/5e7a25a3-91e8-450b-90c9-774edd6d5696/8/swimming-pool-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Significant financial backing will help Deep Green install datacentres in up to 150 leisure centres across the UK and potentially heat homes via district heat networks <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c319d89/5e7a25a3-91e8-450b-90c9-774edd6d5696/8/swimming-pool-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4164293/gbp200m-investment-octopus-pioneering-tech-heat-swimming-pools-datacentre-energy https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4164293/gbp200m-investment-octopus-pioneering-tech-heat-swimming-pools-datacentre-energy https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4164293/gbp200m-investment-octopus-pioneering-tech-heat-swimming-pools-datacentre-energy Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:29:53 +0000 Asian Tech Roundup: China cracks AirDrop <img alt="Asian Tech Roundup: China cracks AirDrop" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d2555ed/67e66615-70ea-4777-b339-9813cdd3a2be/3/AirDrop-logo-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at China cracking AirDrop encryption, Wipro seeking personal damages from its former CFO, and the fallout of the Japanese earthquake on the chip industry. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d2555ed/67e66615-70ea-4777-b339-9813cdd3a2be/3/AirDrop-logo-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159876/asian-tech-roundup-china-cracks-airdrop https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159876/asian-tech-roundup-china-cracks-airdrop https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159876/asian-tech-roundup-china-cracks-airdrop Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:30:01 +0000 Apple 'Batterygate' plaintiffs receive $92 compensation <img alt="Apple &#39;Batterygate&#39; plaintiffs receive $92 compensation " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/76388c0/9997cf01-cd4c-4924-8d1b-4474d4bb8ae5/11/old-iphones-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Almost seven years after suing Apple, customers with iPhones affected by the "Batterygate" scandal are starting to receive payouts from the tech giant. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/76388c0/9997cf01-cd4c-4924-8d1b-4474d4bb8ae5/11/old-iphones-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161714/apple-batterygate-plaintiffs-receive-usd92-compensation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161714/apple-batterygate-plaintiffs-receive-usd92-compensation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4161714/apple-batterygate-plaintiffs-receive-usd92-compensation Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:45:16 +0000 Harnessing biological computing for a sustainable future <img alt="Harnessing biological computing for a sustainable future" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6a36a9d/a9e9476f-d624-4881-9e91-472520f4e6cd/2/iStock-Computer-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6a36a9d/a9e9476f-d624-4881-9e91-472520f4e6cd/2/iStock-Computer-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4161490/harnessing-biological-computing-sustainable-future https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4161490/harnessing-biological-computing-sustainable-future https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4161490/harnessing-biological-computing-sustainable-future Tue, 9 Jan 2024 10:30:54 +0000 Microsoft adds dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards <img alt="Microsoft adds dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/82bcec9/75b28a3c-d09e-4ac6-9045-c9ef27bc17ec/10/keyboard-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft has announced a major leap in user interaction with the introduction of a dedicated Copilot key on keyboards for new Windows PCs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/82bcec9/75b28a3c-d09e-4ac6-9045-c9ef27bc17ec/10/keyboard-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160803/microsoft-adds-dedicated-copilot-key-windows-keyboards https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160803/microsoft-adds-dedicated-copilot-key-windows-keyboards https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4160803/microsoft-adds-dedicated-copilot-key-windows-keyboards Fri, 5 Jan 2024 08:26:37 +0000 Nvidia was warned more than three years ago of AI threats to minorities <img alt="Nvidia was warned more than three years ago of AI threats to minorities " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1d3667/3dcd8d25-449a-44c3-be18-9efc20fd3485/8/facial-recog-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Two former employees say that their concerns about the safety of AI being developed for facial-recognition were dismissed by CEO <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1d3667/3dcd8d25-449a-44c3-be18-9efc20fd3485/8/facial-recog-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158522/nvidia-warned-ago-ai-threats-minorities https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158522/nvidia-warned-ago-ai-threats-minorities https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158522/nvidia-warned-ago-ai-threats-minorities Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:38:54 +0000 UK chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor secures record £182m in government and private funding <img alt="UK chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor secures record £182m in government and private funding" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05ef94e/b4372eee-4270-479c-9431-abf8e3e95867/7/iStock-semiconductor-1373244134-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cambridge-based Pragmatic Semiconductor has raised £182 million in a funding round led by the UK Infrastructure Bank and private equity firm M&G Investments. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05ef94e/b4372eee-4270-479c-9431-abf8e3e95867/7/iStock-semiconductor-1373244134-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:01:25 +0000 China unveils pioneering undersea datacentre <img alt="China unveils pioneering undersea datacentre" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d464556/dafff8ae-1f2f-4e64-892a-c3e0ba8e631a/13/subsea-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a revolutionary move that could redefine the future of datacentre infrastructure, China has successfully assembled the world's first commercial underwater datacentre (UDC) off the coast of Sanya, Hainan province. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d464556/dafff8ae-1f2f-4e64-892a-c3e0ba8e631a/13/subsea-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152463/china-unveils-poineering-undersea-datacentre https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152463/china-unveils-poineering-undersea-datacentre https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152463/china-unveils-poineering-undersea-datacentre Mon, 4 Dec 2023 09:37:20 +0000 Microsoft to spend £2.5bn on AI computers in UK <img alt="Microsoft to spend £2.5bn on AI computers in UK" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/34dd70e/f8fe3ab1-6e03-4ccc-9fab-5e29c7c8714c/4/Microsoft-datacentres-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> AI demand pushes Microsoft to double UK datacentre footprint and prepare a “multi-million pound” investment in training. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/34dd70e/f8fe3ab1-6e03-4ccc-9fab-5e29c7c8714c/4/Microsoft-datacentres-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152244/microsoft-spend-gbp-5bn-ai-computers-uk https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152244/microsoft-spend-gbp-5bn-ai-computers-uk https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4152244/microsoft-spend-gbp-5bn-ai-computers-uk Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:36:43 +0000 Microsoft launches AI chips to support OpenAI and Copilot <img alt="Microsoft launches AI chips to support OpenAI and Copilot" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4585f27/b5979c36-7632-45a1-8feb-98d9168b80c8/2/iStock-Robot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft has introduced its first dedicated chips for AI in the cloud at its Ignite 2023 developer event. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4585f27/b5979c36-7632-45a1-8feb-98d9168b80c8/2/iStock-Robot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147513/microsoft-launches-ai-chips-support-openai-copilot https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147513/microsoft-launches-ai-chips-support-openai-copilot https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147513/microsoft-launches-ai-chips-support-openai-copilot Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:35:38 +0000 Intel focuses on renewables, misses water and chemicals <img alt="Intel focuses on renewables, misses water and chemicals" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5c0eb2d/078d0216-bda8-453a-bb79-22cddf298e5c/0/iStock-Water-covering-motherboard-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel's new climate plan is ambitious on energy, but forgets about a resource that is just as important: fresh water. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5c0eb2d/078d0216-bda8-453a-bb79-22cddf298e5c/0/iStock-Water-covering-motherboard-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147493/intel-focuses-renewables-misses-water-chemicals https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147493/intel-focuses-renewables-misses-water-chemicals https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147493/intel-focuses-renewables-misses-water-chemicals Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:10:17 +0000 Intel accused of hiding the 'Downfall' CPU bug, faces class action <img alt="Intel accused of hiding the &#39;Downfall&#39; CPU bug, faces class action" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ada5ec2/1afb9708-8e7e-4cec-86f1-c7ed58d8606f/12/intel-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel chose to sell vulnerable products despite identifying the Downfall bug in its processors in 2018, leaving owners with vulnerable Intel CPUs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ada5ec2/1afb9708-8e7e-4cec-86f1-c7ed58d8606f/12/intel-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146182/intel-accused-hiding-downfall-cpu-bug-class-action https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146182/intel-accused-hiding-downfall-cpu-bug-class-action https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146182/intel-accused-hiding-downfall-cpu-bug-class-action Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:07:13 +0000 Industrial giant promises to solve EU datacentre power crisis with fuel cells <img alt="Industrial giant promises to solve EU datacentre power crisis with fuel cells" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6e9831c/6b5edd46-e748-479c-a461-5363ef6899c2/14/sk-korea-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> An Irish green project development company, Lumcloon Energy, has become the spearhead for a Korean industrial conglomerate's plan to fix Europe's datacentre energy crisis with fuel cells. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6e9831c/6b5edd46-e748-479c-a461-5363ef6899c2/14/sk-korea-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4143990/industrial-giant-promises-solve-eu-datacentre-power-crisis-fuel-cells https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4143990/industrial-giant-promises-solve-eu-datacentre-power-crisis-fuel-cells https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4143990/industrial-giant-promises-solve-eu-datacentre-power-crisis-fuel-cells Wed, 8 Nov 2023 13:03:26 +0000 Novel architectures are the next step in silicon <img alt="Novel architectures are the next step in silicon" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e4c1bb0/35b76f05-f186-4213-97c8-d50d94182268/4/iStock-Silicon-wafer-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> From artificial intelligence to quantum, the latest computing trends offer vast opportunities for the future of computing. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e4c1bb0/35b76f05-f186-4213-97c8-d50d94182268/4/iStock-Silicon-wafer-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4142199/novel-architectures-step-silicon https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4142199/novel-architectures-step-silicon https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4142199/novel-architectures-step-silicon Wed, 8 Nov 2023 09:00:14 +0000 Researchers create autonomous drones that chat like people and grab with hands <img alt=" Researchers create autonomous drones that chat like people and grab with hands" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10acab6/503c7766-f3d0-46f4-a5ca-bcf5b2ad8913/16/drones-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chinese researchers have claimed a breakthrough in autonomous robotics by giving a swarm of drones the ability to chat intelligently in human language as they collaborate over complex tasks. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10acab6/503c7766-f3d0-46f4-a5ca-bcf5b2ad8913/16/drones-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142915/researchers-create-autonomous-drones-chat-people-grab-hands https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142915/researchers-create-autonomous-drones-chat-people-grab-hands https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4142915/researchers-create-autonomous-drones-chat-people-grab-hands Tue, 7 Nov 2023 12:02:51 +0000 AMD plans Ryzen 7040 CPUs with two core types <img alt="AMD plans Ryzen 7040 CPUs with two core types" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed95bda/f8c9ea9c-5273-40c4-8c7a-3ce0d592bb07/7/AMD-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AMD plans to introduce Ryzen 7040 laptop CPUs that combine two processing core types in a move that the company said is better than Intel’s hybrid architecture approach for PC chips. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed95bda/f8c9ea9c-5273-40c4-8c7a-3ce0d592bb07/7/AMD-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141988/amd-plans-ryzen-7040-cpus-core-types https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141988/amd-plans-ryzen-7040-cpus-core-types https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141988/amd-plans-ryzen-7040-cpus-core-types Fri, 3 Nov 2023 12:00:06 +0000 AI doesn't care what you think <img alt="AI doesn&#39;t care what you think" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/da69497/e7559228-7571-4ec0-bea3-f19401de4955/6/iStock-robot-data-1518484063-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> There seem to be two key moments when I really understand something. The first is when I build ‘that’ something, and the second is when I teach the subject. So, I sometimes experience a stinger question from a student that makes me think through my understanding and generally realise a greater clarity. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/da69497/e7559228-7571-4ec0-bea3-f19401de4955/6/iStock-robot-data-1518484063-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4138811/ai-doesnt-care https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4138811/ai-doesnt-care https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4138811/ai-doesnt-care Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:31:13 +0000 China imposes export controls on graphite used for EV batteries <img alt="China imposes export controls on graphite used for EV batteries" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/00b6c16/f7407b20-1214-4680-8773-d7524023049a/3/iStock-graphite-1197709918-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> China has announced export controls on certain categories of graphite, a material crucial for electric vehicle batteries. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/00b6c16/f7407b20-1214-4680-8773-d7524023049a/3/iStock-graphite-1197709918-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137685/china-imposes-export-controls-graphite-ev-batteries https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137685/china-imposes-export-controls-graphite-ev-batteries https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4137685/china-imposes-export-controls-graphite-ev-batteries Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:46:18 +0000 Intel unveils 14th-Gen Core desktop CPUs <img alt="Intel unveils 14th-Gen Core desktop CPUs" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/779f42e/f2dea794-6e30-4623-8fc0-f4190072c80e/16/Intel-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel has launched its 14th-generation Core desktop processors with up to 24 cores and a 6GHz boost frequency, and they’re landing ahead of the much more anticipated release of a new CPU brand that will bring fresh AI capabilities to laptops. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/779f42e/f2dea794-6e30-4623-8fc0-f4190072c80e/16/Intel-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4135660/intel-unveils-14th-gen-core-desktop-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4135660/intel-unveils-14th-gen-core-desktop-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4135660/intel-unveils-14th-gen-core-desktop-cpus Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:02:57 +0000 Why CIOs need to think about data sovereignty as part of their digital strategy <img alt="Why CIOs need to think about data sovereignty as part of their digital strategy" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/67919cd/834dcb12-93ae-497d-b013-9123c14554a8/3/Will-Venters-LSE-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/67919cd/834dcb12-93ae-497d-b013-9123c14554a8/3/Will-Venters-LSE-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4134021/cios-about-sovereignty-digital-strategy https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4134021/cios-about-sovereignty-digital-strategy https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4134021/cios-about-sovereignty-digital-strategy Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:30:20 +0000