The MI300 chip by AMD is the most advanced AI accelerator in the industry with 153 billion transistors, enabling it to process data rapidly. It is used to power data centers and large language models, challenging NVIDIA's dominance in the market. This chip is a remarkable innovation in the field of microchips, pushing the boundaries of physics by maximizing transistor density in a small space.
Prabowo Subianto stormed to victory in the world’s largest single-day election. But critics say his presidency could jeopardise two decades of democratic progress. Nvidia has dominated the global market for AI accelerator chips for years. Could a company about a third of its size come for its crown (10:51)? And, more people are tuning in to watch people get slapped (19:20).
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