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Embedded processors in industry, cloud, and beyond
Embedded processors are specialized hardware that bring together all the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) and those of embedded computer memory and networking chips. The result is a compact system that can be turned to a very wide range of use cases, either on its own or – as is typically the case – in tandem with other…
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Nvidia braces for a $5.5 billion hit as tariffs reach the semiconductor industry
Nvidia said it will incur a $5.5bn cost due to the US government’s tightened export rules imposed on China. The chip manufacturer is one of the key providers behind the boom in artificial intelligence technologies, but it will now require a license to export its H20 AI processors to China. An escalating trade war between the US and China has…
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Stanford’s 2025 AI Index Reveals an Industry at a Crossroads
Vanessa Parley, director of research at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AII, speaks in a video about the 2025 AI Index. Image: Stanford HAI The AI industry is undergoing a complex and transitional period, according to Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index, published by the Institute for Human-Centered AI. While AI continues to transform the tech sector, public sentiment remains mixed, underscoring…
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GenAI is already transforming the healthcare industry – Computerworld
Early genAI use cases have focused on improving administrative efficiency, dealing with IT gaps, and boosting clinical productivity. As capabilities grow, other uses could expand to patient engagement and quality-of-care improvements. Leaders recognize the importance of AI risk management and governance for safe implementation. Organizations that have developed their genAI capabilities are seeing success with large-scale implementations, b ut future…
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Google’s Wiz acquisition stakes its claim as the go-to hyperscaler for cloud security – now it’s up to AWS and industry vendors to react
Google’s acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz could have monumental implications for the sector, according to industry analysts, with the company raising the stakes for both key competitors and security vendors. The acquisition, announced this week as a $32 billion all-cash transaction, will see Wiz bundled within the tech giant’s cloud computing division. It’s been a long time coming, as…
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Women in tech think the industry has changed for the better, but there’s still more work to be done
Things are looking up for women in the tech industry, according to new research from AND Digital, with 84% believing the industry has changed for the better. In a poll of female tech leaders in the US, 83% said they feel they’ve succeeded as a leader while nine-in-ten said they enjoy being a leader in tech. However, it’s not all…
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Can robots work safely alongside humans? This one industry leader thinks we’re not far away
Humanoid robots and people will be able to work truly side-by-side this year, according to the CEO of one leading robotics company. In a discussion at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Peggy Johnson — who stepped in as CEO of Agility Robotics last year — shared what the company’s Digit robot was capable of doing now, and what was expected to…
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The mobile industry will be worth $11 trillion in next five years — but growth could soar higher if usage gaps are plugged
The mobile industry is predicted to be worth $11 trillion in the next five years, with six-in-ten people globally now connected via mobile services — and closing that usage gap could boost economies by an additional $3.5 trillion. That’s according to a report launched at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, held in Barcelona this week. According to the Mobile Economy…
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UK data center industry growth faces serious challenges
The UK will be a high-growth area for data centers, according to one property consultancy, but outdated energy grids could complicate growth. Research from Ceres Property noted that annual revenue from data centers is up by $6 billion since 2017, topping more than $18bn this year. The consultancy predicted the UK would continue to see significant growth — no surprise…
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Apple’s Vision Pro enters Industry 4.0 with Dassault Systèmes – Computerworld
What does it do? The idea is that virtual twins created on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform can be explored in virtual 3D space. More importantly, it enables teams to collaborate on projects, thanks to Vision Pro’s advanced cameras, sensors and tracking, which allow virtual twins to interact with the physical world around them in 3D UNIV+RSES with scientific accuracy. Imagine, for…
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