Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 03/20 – Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder And Rocks The AI Community
Mar 20, 2024
Microsoft's strategic hire of DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman is shaking up the AI landscape. Intel is making waves with an $8.5 billion boost from the CHIPS Act, signaling a resurgence in chip manufacturing. Stardew Valley is smashing player records with its latest update, captivating gamers everywhere. Meanwhile, a startup called Suno is revolutionizing music with generative AI, raising fascinating questions about creativity and ethics in the art world.
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Microsoft's AI Strategy
- Microsoft hiring DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman raises questions about their relationship with OpenAI.
- Is Microsoft diversifying, or is the chatbot era waning?
Microsoft and Inflection AI
- Microsoft hired Mustafa Suleyman, DeepMind co-founder, and most of his Inflection AI staff.
- This move mirrors the proposed plan for Sam Altman before returning to OpenAI.
Intel's CHIPS Act Funding
- Intel receives substantial CHIPS Act funding to boost domestic chip production and create jobs.
- This aims to reduce reliance on Asian factories for advanced chips.