Amazon attempts to lure AI researchers with $110M in grants and credits

A fierce AI chip race is underway among major cloud players. Google unleashes its Trillium chip, while Microsoft prepares to follow with Maia. Not to be outdone, Amazon showcases its trio of innovative chips: Trainium, Inferentia, and Graviton. Meanwhile, Amazon reveals a controversial $110 million grant program aimed at boosting AI research in academia. This initiative raises eyebrows about corporate influence on research independence. The stakes are high and the competition is heating up!