Microsoft Unveils Maia Chip, Boosting AI Inference by 10 Petaflops

  1. OpenAI has detailed the Codex agent loop, explaining how Codex CLI orchestrates models, tools, prompts, and performance using the Responses API. This technical deep dive provides insights into the mechanisms that enable more efficient and effective use of AI models. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
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  4. Over 450 tech workers from companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, Amazon, and Salesforce have signed a letter urging their CEOs to call the White House and demand ICE leave their cities, following the killing of Alex Pretti. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Microsoft has announced Maia, a new chip for AI inference, which contains over 100 billion transistors. Maia delivers over 10 petaflops in 4-bit precision and approximately 5 petaflops of 8-bit performance, significantly outperforming its predecessor. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Nvidia is investing $2 billion to help CoreWeave add 5GW of AI compute capacity. As part of the deal, CoreWeave will integrate Nvidia's products, including the new Rubin chip architecture, across its platform. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
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  8. Blizzard has scheduled showcases for WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo. These events will provide updates and previews for the popular games, giving fans a look at upcoming content and features. (Source: Engadget) Original