What’s New Today: Due to NVIDIA’s chip expenses, Microsoft is building its in-house chip which is further delayed for technical issues.
Fast-Track Insights: HIVED, a UK-based startup has addressed the UK's parcel delivery sector crisis and raised US$42 million in Series B funding to fuel nationwide expansion.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories, from Microsoft developing in-house chips to the several recruitment positions in AIIMS Rajkot.
Microsoft has delayed its in-house AI chip, codenamed Athena, due to internal concerns about its competitiveness with Nvidia’s advanced GPUs. Despite early testing, the firm is reportedly unsatisfied with the chip's performance and fears it could fall behind in the AI race. The delay reflects Microsoft’s strategic caution in a fast-evolving AI hardware market.
London‑based HIVED has raised US$42 million to expand its autonomous, all-electric parcel delivery service powered by AI. The funding will scale its ground‑drone network across the UK. Co‑founded by Murvah Iqbal and Mathias Krieger, Hived integrates advanced vehicle autonomy and routing algorithms to reduce emissions and delivery costs while improving efficiency in urban logistics.
AIIMS Rajkot has announced a vacancy for the position of Consultant (Legal) on a contractual basis. Candidates must possess a law degree with relevant experience in legal matters, particularly in handling court cases. The application must be submitted in the prescribed format by the specified deadline. This role offers an opportunity to work within a premier medical institute's administrative framework.
Apple's latest AI strategy marks a departure from its trailblazing roots. By aligning with OpenAI and focusing on features that mirror those of its competitors, the company risks abandoning its ‘Think Different’ philosophy. This shift suggests Apple is prioritizing conformity over creativity, potentially compromising its identity in the quest to stay relevant in the AI landscape.
OpenAI has denied any affiliation with the fraudulent “Robinhood Tokens” that falsely linked its name and CEO, Sam Altman. The scam claimed OpenAI's involvement in a supposed equity offering. Elon Musk called out the fake project, emphasizing that neither he nor OpenAI is associated with it. The incident highlights the increasing misuse of prominent names in cryptocurrency scams.