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FT News Briefing

The scramble for a new EU leader

Jan 10, 2024
10:35
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Chinese companies repurpose gaming chips for AI development, Charles Michel's resignation sparks a scramble for new EU leader, a TV show rekindles interest in a post office scandal, and Prime Minister Sunak aims to compensate miscarriage of justice victims.
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  • Chinese companies are repurposing gaming chips for AI due to US sanctions, but these chips lack precision for high-level AI training.
  • The resignation of European Council President Charles Michel has created urgency in finding a replacement to prevent Viktor Orban from assuming a powerful position in the EU.

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Chinese companies repurpose chips to bypass US sanctions

Chinese companies are facing challenges in obtaining the necessary chips for developing artificial intelligence due to US sanctions. As a workaround, they are repurposing Nvidia graphics cards designed for gaming. However, industry experts highlight that these gaming chips lack the precision required for high-level AI training. This strategy showcases the desperate measures Chinese companies are taking to navigate around sanctions.

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