AI Chips, Bluesky Privacy & Google Docs AI 🚀💻
Welcome to The Compiler, a daily curation of tech news for engineering leaders.
In this week's tech roundup:
- AI Chipmaking Acquisition Explored: OpenAI once considered acquiring Cerebras, an AI chipmaker, highlighting the strategic importance of specialized hardware in advancing AI capabilities. Read more
- Massive AI Investment Surge: Over $35.5 billion invested in AI startups globally in H1 2024, signaling rapid growth and opportunities in the field. Read more
- Bluesky's Stance on AI Training: Amidst user growth, Bluesky declares "no intention" of using user content for AI training, addressing privacy concerns. Read more
- CXL Memory Breakthrough: Lenovo unveils a server with 128x 128GB DDR5 DIMMs using CXL technology, pushing boundaries in high-performance computing. Read more
- AI in Productivity Software: Google Docs introduces Gemini-powered AI image generation, showcasing practical AI integration in everyday tools. Read more
- Tech Debt and AI: Analysis reveals AI tools struggle with high technical debt codebases, emphasizing the importance of clean architecture. Read more
- Stack Overflow's Cloud Migration: The Q&A platform announces its move to Google Cloud, offering insights into large-scale migrations. Read more
- SQL Optimization Tip: Avoiding 'SELECT *' even on single-column tables can improve query performance. Read more
- Emerging Non-LLM Trends: Explore five exciting software trends beyond language models shaping the tech landscape. Read more
Stay ahead of the curve with these key developments in AI, cloud computing, and software engineering practices.
Thanks for reading!
Andrew Pierno
