The tech industry saw notable developments recently, making headlines for numerous reasons. OpenAI is testing ads in its free and Go tiers of ChatGPT, a strategic monetization shift. The company assures that these ads will not interfere with AI outputs and that user privacy remains intact. In semiconductor news, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is boosting investments in Taiwan and Arizona to meet the escalating demand for AI-driven chips, aligning with the strengthened US-Taiwan trade relations. Meanwhile, the Thinking Machines Lab faces an employee exodus as several members contemplate returning to former OpenAI executives. Additionally, the Trump administration is pushing for an emergency auction by PJM Interconnection for tech firms to secure long-term contracts for new power plants. In a critical analysis, ARK Invest has called out Apple Inc. for its reliance on Alphabet Inc. for AI, suggesting a vulnerability in Apple’s competitive edge. For more insights, visit Benzinga.
Share
Read more