Nvidia RT Spark Encrypted Firmware May Limit Linux Inference
Reports suggest that Nvidia RT Spark chips may limit AI inference performance on Linux via encrypted firmware, potentially reducing speed to 35%. This raises concerns among developers about hardware openness and cross-platform compatibility, potentially affecting open-source adoption for AI deployment.
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ByteDance to expand Brazil data center project to boost compute infrastructure
Bloomberg reported that ByteDance is seeking developers for a second phase of a data center at Pecem Industrial Port in Ceará, Brazil. The new phase will exceed the local $10 billion project under construction, aiming to secure a lead in Latin American compute infrastructure.
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Argonne National Lab Expands GPU Compute for Autonomous AI Research
Argonne National Laboratory announced an expansion of its AI inference services, supported by a 100x boost in GPU memory. The new compute capacity will support autonomous laboratory research initiatives, aiming to enhance the efficiency of scientific discovery and simulation while strengthening the facility's computational infrastructure capabilities.
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Tesla updates AI accelerator roadmap: SI6 achieves 80x HW4 compute
Tesla unveiled an updated AI accelerator roadmap, with the SI6 inference chip offering 80x the compute of the current HW4. The Dojo D3 training chip will feature a multi-chip design and stacked HBM. Tesla also announced a rebranding of its AI initiatives to 'Super Intelligence' (SI).
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TSMC Denies Developing 3D DRAM for Nvidia
TSMC denied reports that it is developing 3D DRAM at Nvidia's request, reiterating its focus on IC foundry services. Although sources claim TSMC has begun planning 3D DRAM production for AI hardware, the company officially denied the story, stating its mission remains centered on logic chips.
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NVIDIA Funds ASE to Expand CoWoS Advanced Packaging as TSMC Capacity Tightens
Advanced packaging has become a critical bottleneck for AI chip production. NVIDIA is providing billions of dollars to support ASE's subsidiary Silan Precision to expand CoWoS capacity amid tightening supply from TSMC.
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