AI's 'iPhone Moment': NVIDIA Hits the Jackpot with the Highest Value Chip

SandboxAQ, Quantum AI Startup, Raises $450 Million with Google and Nvidia Investment

Quantum artificial intelligence startup SandboxAQ announced the successful completion of its Series E funding round, raising $450 million. This round attracted investment from industry giants including Google, Nvidia, and BNP Paribas, bringing SandboxAQ's total funding to $950 million. The company stated that the funds will be used to accelerate the development of its large quantum models and foster collaborations across various industries. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney.

Google Distributed Cloud, Gemini, and NVIDIA Advance On-premises AI for Enterprises

NVIDIA Unveils Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B, Outperforming Llama 4 Behemoth

NVIDIA Unveils Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B: Redefining AI Performance Standards

NVIDIA, a global leader in chip and AI technology, recently launched a groundbreaking new open-source large language model, Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B, generating significant excitement within the AI community. Built upon Meta's Llama-3.1-405B, this model boasts innovative optimizations that surpass competitors like Llama 4 Behemoth and Maverick in performance, while demonstrating superior resource efficiency and exceptional multi-tasking capabilities.

NVIDIA Unveils Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B: A New Benchmark in Performance

On April 8th, 2025, NVIDIA launched Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B, an open-source model optimized from Llama-3.1-405B. With 25.3 billion parameters, it surpasses Meta's Llama 4 Behemoth and Maverick, becoming a focal point in the AI field. This model demonstrates superior performance in benchmarks such as GPQA-Diamond, AIME 2024/25, and LiveCodeBench, achieving inference throughput comparable to DeepSeek.

Nvidia Completes Acquisition of Lepton AI; Former Alibaba VP Jianqing Jia Joins with His Team

ChatGPT User Base Explodes in India, but Revenue Growth Lags

In recent years, US tech companies have increasingly focused on India's vast internet user market, and OpenAI is no exception. OpenAI has stated that India is one of the fastest-growing markets for its ChatGPT users. However, third-party data suggests OpenAI is facing challenges in translating this growth into revenue. According to data from analytics firm SensorTower, since 2023, spending by Indian users on ChatGPT subscription services has...

ChatGPT Paid Users Surge to 20 Million, Driving 30% Annual Revenue Growth

OpenAI's ChatGPT is experiencing rapid growth. According to a recent report by The Information, ChatGPT's paid user base has surpassed 20 million in just three months, a nearly 30% increase from 15.5 million at the end of last year. This surge indicates a growing willingness among users to pay for the AI's capabilities in writing code, articles, providing health advice, and financial planning. Estimates suggest ChatGPT's monthly revenue currently reaches at least $415 million.

Japan's Rapidus Begins Test Production of AI Chips

Japan's state-backed Rapidus Corp. has begun adjusting its chipmaking equipment and is expected to start test production of advanced semiconductors by the end of this month. This is a crucial step for Rapidus as it pushes to enter the artificial intelligence (AI) components market. The two-year-old startup aims for mass production of 2nm semiconductors by 2027, aiming to rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a leading semiconductor manufacturer. Image Caption: Image

Lightmatter's Photonics Technology Boosts AI Chip Data Transfer Speeds

Faster data transfer speeds are crucial for advancements in AI. Lightmatter, a Mountain View-based startup valued at $4.4 billion, has announced two new technologies to accelerate connections between AI chips. Having raised $850 million in venture capital, Lightmatter is part of the burgeoning silicon photonics trend in Silicon Valley. Their innovation lies in using optical fiber to transmit data via light signals instead of traditional electrical signals.