Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 04/04 – Has Intel Found A Way Out?
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Apr 4, 2025 Delve into Intel's potential partnership with TSMC aimed at revolutionizing chip manufacturing. Discover the implications of OpenAI's free ChatGPT Plus for college students, spurring competition in education. Explore Midjourney's latest AI image advancements and regulatory hurdles facing X, along with TikTok's uncertain future amidst trade tensions. Learn about Kinsta's managed WordPress hosting benefits and how Shopify enhances e-commerce. Finally, ponder the practicality of humanoid robots and the trend of minimalist technology for a more screen-free lifestyle.
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Intel and TSMC Potential Joint Venture
- Intel and TSMC are in preliminary talks for a joint venture, with TSMC potentially taking a 20% stake in Intel's chip-making facilities.
- This deal, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to revitalize Intel and bring chip manufacturing back to the U.S.
OpenAI's Strategic Move in Education
- OpenAI is offering free ChatGPT Plus access to college students in the U.S. and Canada until May 2025.
- This move aims to compete with Anthropic's Claude for Education and gain student loyalty, mirroring the 1990s browser wars.
Midjourney v7 Release
- Midjourney released v7, a new AI image model with improved text prompting and image quality.
- It introduces personalization and a faster 'Draft Mode', but some features are still in development.