Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate Intel's factories, with TSMC taking a 20% stake. The deal is part of efforts to resolve the crisis at Intel, which has struggled to compete with rival TSMC. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was appointed in March to revive the company's fortunes, but it has faced challenges manufacturing chips for external clients and reported a $18.8 billion loss in 2024.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/04/04/intel-tsmc-tentatively-agree-to-form-chipmaking-joint-venture-information-reportsGoogle's NotebookLM has introduced a feature that allows users to create podcasts based on curated sources found online. The author of a tai chi podcast tested this feature and was surprised by the variety of articles, Reddit discussions, and YouTube videos it uncovered. However, they question whether the creators of these sources would be happy knowing their thoughts were used as fuel for an AI-generated podcast. This raises concerns about permission and the ethics of using others' work without explicit consent, particularly if the podcasts are used to generate income.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-tried-the-latest-update-to-notebooklm-and-its-never-been-easier-to-make-an-ai-podcast-out-of-other-peoples-articles-for-better-or-worseHR leaders must find a balance between using AI to boost productivity and preserving a positive work environment, as suggested by Charlie Frost, Senior Consultant at LACE Partners. This delicate balance is crucial for organizations to avoid creating new barriers that might negatively impact employees.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/striking-the-right-balance-ais-role-in-hr-transformationThe US Department of Energy has identified 16 federal sites, including Los Alamos, where tech companies can build data centers to accelerate AI development. The move follows President Joe Biden's executive order to remove hurdles for AI data center expansion and encourage renewable energy use. Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to erase some of Biden's policies, he expressed interest in opening up federal lands for data centers.
https://apnews.com/article/ai-data-centers-los-alamos-sandia-7431bea2ee491b7cf4b9aa012ac419f1Huawei has applied for a patent on "ternary logic", an alternative to binary computing logic, led by scientists Hu Hailin and Huang Mingqiang, with the goal of improving AI chip design and reducing energy consumption. The approach could reduce the number of transistors on a chip, resulting in lower power consumption, particularly beneficial for AI data centers.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3305201/tech-war-huaweis-ternary-logic-patent-could-solve-problem-power-hungry-ai-chips?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Indian government has collaborated with private sector and academia to build AI centres of excellence. The Cabinet approved the India AI Mission in 2024 to strengthen the AI innovation ecosystem, aiming to reduce barriers to entry and increase AI courses in tertiary education. Countries specialize in specific fields, such as Germany in wind energy, India in nanotechnology, Japan in electric vehicles, and South Korea in 5G technology. Manufacturing plays a key role in economic development, generating employment opportunities and stimulating growth in various sectors.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-ranks-36th-in-global-index-readiness-for-frontier-technologies-un-report-8083540#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationIndia is using artificial intelligence to combat glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease affecting approximately 12 million people, including 1.2 million blind individuals, who account for 5.5% of all blindness cases in the country. AI tools can analyze retinal images to detect early signs of glaucoma and warn people about related health risks, addressing acute shortages of trained specialists and uneven access to care across India.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3305095/india-turns-ai-fight-against-glaucoma-boost-early-detection-disease?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionIndia has ranked tenth globally in terms of private investment in Artificial Intelligence, with a significant $1.4 billion injection, according to a United Nations report. The country is also focusing on combating diarrheal diseases through sanitation and expanding rotavirus vaccination programs. Meanwhile, the Indian government is taking proactive measures to protect Aurangzeb's tomb from potential damage. In other news, Bangladesh has promised to thoroughly investigate minority-related incidents in India, while the Madras High Court refused to quash an FIR against Periyar University's Vice-Chancellor. The Indian government has also allowed Air India passengers to track their baggage using Apple's AirTags.
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