Recently, Deloitte released a report highlighting that the global semiconductor industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage. The report indicates that by 2030, the global semiconductor industry's revenue is expected to reach $1 trillion, but to achieve this goal, the industry will need to add over 100,000 technical workers each year. With the rapid development of advanced technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI), the demand for highly skilled talent in the semiconductor industry is increasing. However, intense competition in the industry is making it increasingly difficult to attract and retain this talent. Deloitte's research also emphasizes that...

In Silicon Valley, the garage culture has birthed many tech legends, and Christoph Kohstall's garage may be the next. Inside his workspace, electrical components, workbenches, and mechanical tools are scattered everywhere, but the most striking feature is the red industrial beams on the ceiling—a gantry system used to stabilize robots during testing. Kohstall is the founder of Kind Humanoid, a startup developing a bipedal robot called Mona. Though their work environment appears chaotic, it is filled with innovation.

Kind Humanoid is a robotics startup based in Palo Alto, founded by Christoph Kostol, who has a background in Silicon Valley. The company's workspace is filled with various electronic components and fabrication tools, reflecting the spirit of DIY computing that has characterized Silicon Valley. The design of Kind Humanoid's robots is inspired by the surrealistic art style of Belgian painter René Magritte. The company's designer, Yves Béhar, stated that he hopes to convey a message through the design of the robots.

Recently, a report from Bain & Company warned that with the surge in demand for AI semiconductors and AI smartphones and laptops, the world may face the next chip shortage. It’s worth noting that the last large-scale semiconductor shortage occurred during the pandemic, when supply chains were disrupted and demand for electronic products soared due to everyone working from home. Now, tech giants are scrambling to purchase graphics processing units (GPUs), particularly those from Nvidia. These GPUs are the secret weapon for training large AI models.

Recently, globally renowned chip manufacturers TSMC and Samsung have been actively discussing plans to build a large semiconductor factory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is reported that this project may involve multiple factories, with a total investment exceeding $100 billion, funded by the UAE, while the United States will oversee the operations of the factories. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney. Additionally, Samsung is also considering the establishment of new chip factories in the UAE in the coming years.

Intel's 2024 plans are steadily progressing. The company announced that its latest AI accelerator, Gaudi 3, is expected to be officially released next week. Gaudi 3 is hailed as Intel's AI hero, designed to handle large-scale training and inference tasks with unlimited scalability. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger first previewed this accelerator at last year's 'Intel AI Everywhere' conference. In the subsequent 'Intel Vision 2024' event, Intel reiterated...

California lawmakers have passed the SB1047 bill aimed at ensuring AI safety, which is set to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill requires AI models with training costs exceeding $100 million to undergo safety testing before release and establishes an emergency stop function in case of accidents. It also mandates reporting to the California Attorney General within 72 hours of an incident and establishes a 'Cutting-edge Model Bureau' to oversee compliance, with substantial fines for violators. This initiative aims to prevent AI misuse, ensure safety, and has garnered support from notable figures in the AI field. However, tech giants have had mixed reactions.

The 'Wolf Ranch' community in Georgetown, Texas, is utilizing the giant 3D printer Vulcan to construct homes, with over a quarter of the houses already sold. Developer ICON is collaborating with housing company Lennar to build 100 homes through this technology, with completion expected by summer. These 3D printed homes are priced between $450,000 and $600,000, utilizing hybrid materials for construction, with walls designed to be sturdy, energy-efficient, and resistant to extreme weather. The modern ranch-style design is provided by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group.

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Recently, as reported by The Information, the prominent generative AI application giant OpenAI is in talks with several chip design companies, including Broadcom. The focus of these discussions is the development of new AI chips. OpenAI is exploring the possibility of manufacturing its own AI chips, a move that could not only achieve efficient integration of software and hardware but also alleviate the current shortage of AI chips.Image source note: Image generated by AI, licensed service provid

The U.S. Department of Commerce has just announced a significant $4 billion investment aimed at supporting domestic semiconductor wafer production and advancing American technology. This investment is part of the CHIPS Act, intended to boost domestic semiconductor wafer production and enhance the U.S. technological prowess. The fortunate recipient this time is GlobalWafers, which has reached a preliminary non-binding memorandum of understanding (PMT) with the Commerce Department, securing this s

As the digital world continues to evolve, our focus on our image in the virtual realm grows increasingly important. Bitmoji, a virtual avatar that showcases personality and emotions, has become an integral part of daily communication for many. Now, Easel, a startup founded by former Snap employees, is redefining this field with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), breathing new life into Bitmoji. From Snap to Easel: A Journey of Innovation The two founders of Easel used to work at Snap, a c

Silicon-based Intelligent (GuijiAI) has open-sourced the AI-based digital human interaction platform DUIX (Dialogue User Interface System).

J.P. Morgan's Chief Economist Bruce Kasman stated that the technology sector in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing growth driven by the semiconductor industry's boom. The global tech industry is facing challenges of high inflation and interest rates that weaken consumer spending. The tech sector may see moderate growth recovery in 2024. The semiconductor industry is closely linked to artificial intelligence, and the AI wave will drive overall growth in the tech sector. Companies like Nvidia and TSMC are benefiting from the AI frenzy. Singapore will invest over SGD 1 billion to enhance AI-related capabilities.

The Japan government-supported semiconductor research group collaborates with the U.S. startup Tenstorrent Inc. to design AI chips. Tenstorrent is working with the Japanese government to design AI chips based on the open-source RISC-V standard. The Japanese government is investing $67 billion to reclaim core status in the semiconductor industry. Tenstorrent collaborates with the government-supported startup Rapidus Corp. to produce the AI chips. Jim Keller is a Silicon Valley legend who has worked at Apple.

Google DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis believes that OpenAI's reliance on scale expansion has not led to native innovation. Hassabis admits to previously underestimating the public's demand for and acceptance of AI. He points out that increasing scale is not equivalent to native innovation, stating that OpenAI has not undertaken genuine innovations. Demis Hassabis remarks that in the history of technology, scale expansion is unusual and generally requires research outcomes to result in qualitative change.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recently raised billions of dollars for an artificial intelligence chip company, aiming to establish a global network of semiconductor fabrication plants and plans to collaborate with unnamed top chip manufacturers. Altman has been negotiating with several large potential investors to secure the massive funding needed for the fabrication plants. In the realm of generative AI computing, Nvidia has already released its next-generation GH200 Grace Hopper chips to expand its dominance in this field.

Intel has successfully acquired Silicon Mobility SAS, focusing on the software-defined vehicle sector. It showcases the first software-defined vehicle system on chip (SDV SoC), integrating artificial intelligence experiences. Collaborating with SAE International to promote industry standards for power management in electric vehicle platforms. Introducing a mix-and-match SoC chipset that allows automotive developers to autonomously choose their processing types. Intel is committed to advancing an open automotive chipset platform, challenging closed solutions.