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Researchers hope that the world's first "living processor" will lead to energy-efficient computing power

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The platform was developed by FinalSpark, a Swiss biocomputing startup, which reports that three dozen universities have expressed interest in using their platform. FinalSpark highlights the significant energy savings it could offer in the training and operation of large artificial neural networks, such as those used in large language models.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of May 26, 2024

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Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of May 26, 2024. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire Why did ransomware hackers target Seattle Public Library?

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Here we go again: China's newest soldier is a robotic dog with a rifle strapped to its back

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A mechanical dog with an automatic rifle on its back is becoming a recurring participant in simulated drills run by the Chinese army. Its most recent appearance was this month when the robotic dog was featured by state broadcaster CCTV participating in joint military drills with Cambodia. Human soldiers would.

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Minorities and the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: A 2024 Update

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In 2022, the cybersecurity industry faced a significant skills gap , with millions of unfilled jobs projected by 2025. This shortage was exacerbated by a lack of diversity within the workforce, particularly among minorities. Factors such as limited access to education and training, lack of mentorship and role models, and systemic racism were identified as key contributors to this disparity.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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AMD leaps into Copilot+ PCs and outlines infrastructure GPU roadmap

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Given AMD's wide product portfolio, it's not surprising that Dr. Su's keynote covered a broad range of topics – even a few unrelated to GenAI (!). The two key announcements were the new Zen 5 CPU architecture (covered in full detail here) and a new NPU architecture called XDNA2.

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Nvidia's Jensen Huang kicks off Computex 2024 with a spotlight on GenAI and an accelerated GPU roadmap

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This year's Computex trade show is set to be a historic one, with the CEOs of all the world's largest semiconductor companies giving keynotes and doing so under the aura of the generative AI revolution and the launch of the AI PC category.

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