Techmeme Ride Home Wed. 04/05 – The Grand Theory Of AI Varietals
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Apr 5, 2023 Sony is rumored to be reviving its handheld gaming with a new device. The tech world mourns the loss of Bob Lee, a significant figure in Silicon Valley. Meta is ramping up its AI capabilities, but there's a growing disinterest in the Metaverse among teens. Google introduces advanced TPUs, challenging NVIDIA's dominance in AI training. A fascinating theory compares AI models to wine varietals, highlighting the potential of BloombergGPT in finance and the future of specialized AIs.
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PS Vita Successor
- Sony is developing a handheld gaming system codenamed Q-Lite, which will use remote play with the PS5.
- It will feature an 8-inch 1080p touchscreen and adaptive triggers, potentially answering the prayers of PS Vita fans.
Bob Lee's Passing
- Bob Lee, known for his work on Android, Cash App, and Square, passed away.
- He was an influential figure in Silicon Valley, remembered for his technical prowess and support of startups like Figma.
Google's AI Supercomputer
- Google claims its fourth-generation TPU-based supercomputers are faster and more power-efficient than NVIDIA's A100 systems.
- This TPU supercomputer, used for AI training, has been online since 2020 and was used by MidJourney to train its model.