AMD is planning to launch socketed desktop versions of its Ryzen AI 400 mobile processors in Q2 2026. Executives hinted this could open the door for DIY builders to buy the laptop chips directly and install them in desktop PCs, a previously impossible feat.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Serve Robotics’ delivery robot at CES 2026, saying “I love those guys.” Analysts are now bullish, with one seeing 98.5% upside. The stock is up 25% this year but remains volatile.
Lenovo is making a major push into AI inference hardware with new purpose-built servers. This comes as the inferencing market, distinct from AI training, is forecast for massive growth. But can they stand out in a crowded field?
Silicon Republic has published a strict AI usage policy for its newsroom. The policy completely bans AI from writing any editorial content or creating authentic photography. AI tools are only permitted for support functions like transcribing interviews or organizing data.
Utah is the first state to allow an AI to renew prescriptions for chronic conditions. The pilot program with startup Doctronic will initially cost patients $4 per renewal. But the move brings serious concerns about medical errors and algorithmic bias.
Acer is refreshing its mainstream Aspire laptop line with a focus on AI. The new Aspire 14 AI and 16 AI models will be powered by Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 3 processors, featuring optional OLED displays and a suite of proprietary AI software tools.
Newly public court exhibits reveal Elon Musk actively facilitated OpenAI’s pivotal partnership with Microsoft in 2016, calling Amazon’s Jeff Bezos a “tool.” This contradicts his current lawsuit, filed in August 2024, which argues his $44 million investment was a charitable donation and opposes OpenA
Lenovo is teaming with Nvidia to slash AI infrastructure deployment times from months to weeks using a pre-integrated “AI cloud gigafactory” model. The move targets the intense pressure on enterprises to build AI capacity, but significant physical constraints remain.
NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang isn’t ruling out selling future Blackwell and Rubin AI chips in China. The move depends on evolving U.S. export controls and the need to compete with local players like Huawei. It’s a high-stakes balancing act for the chip giant.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is partnering with tech giants to accelerate its quest for clean energy. The plan involves creating a virtual replica of its fusion machine to run AI-powered simulations, compressing years of work into weeks.
