Plans for a housing project at the former IBM Country Club site have been in progress for over two years, but Conifer Development, the company responsible for the project, faced a setback due to a financing issue. Their proposal was not selected by the New York City Housing and Community Renewal Agency last spring. Stacey … Read more
TikTok owner ByteDance has reportedly formed a partnership with Broadcom to develop an AI chip, likely in response to tensions created by US trade sanctions. The Chinese company plans to mass-produce the chip using TSMC’s 5nm technology, despite restrictions on Chinese companies working with the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer. This move allows ByteDance to comply with … Read more
Amazon is reportedly in the process of developing an AI-powered chatbot that is poised to compete with existing platforms like ChatGPT. This news comes from a report by GeekWire, a reputable source in the tech industry. The chatbot is expected to leverage Amazon’s cutting-edge AI technology to provide users with a personalized and engaging conversational … Read more
Plans for a 75-unit apartment complex at the former IBM Country Club site near Johnson City are currently on hold due to a financing issue. The dilapidated structures on the property were demolished in late 2022, and the project was approved nearly two and a half years ago by the Broome County Local Development Corporation. … Read more
Amazon CodeCatalyst is expanding its integration with popular code repositories GitLab and Bitbucket in addition to GitHub. The service streamlines software development by allowing teams to plan, collaborate, build, and deliver applications efficiently, reducing friction in the development lifecycle. With the GitHub, GitLab.com, and Bitbucket Cloud repositories extension, users can manage their development workflows within … Read more
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is currently in discussions with Broadcom to develop a new artificial intelligence processor. Both companies already have an existing relationship, which would help secure ByteDance’s supply chain and aid in its AI development. The proposed chip would be manufactured by TSMC, a leading semiconductor supplier globally. This collaboration is … Read more
Oracle has launched HeatWave GenAI, an enhanced version of its HeatWave database that combines proprietary data with generative AI capabilities. This new offering is available to existing HeatWave customers at no extra cost, providing features like in-database language models, vector storage, scalable search, and a natural language interface. Analysts believe that this move by Oracle … Read more
A recent partnership between ByteDance and Broadcom represents a significant development in US-China technology relations. This collaboration on advanced chips is the first of its kind since Washington tightened export controls in 2022. The partnership is expected to benefit ByteDance by reducing procurement costs and ensuring a stable chip supply. This is crucial for powering … Read more
McDonald’s has decided to cancel its two-year trial of voice-activated, algorithmic automated order-taking at all 100 drive-thrus that used it in partnership with IBM. The decision comes amid performance issues with IBM’s technology, including trouble receiving commands correctly in different accents and dialects, accuracy issues, and high operating costs. However, McDonald’s has expressed confidence in … Read more
In its AI development strategy, Microsoft has placed a strong emphasis on OpenAI over its own products. By prioritizing collaboration with OpenAI, Microsoft is signaling a shift towards a more collective approach to AI innovation. This decision reflects the growing importance of partnerships and shared resources in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Microsoft’s … Read more