Key Points The U.S. sanctioned Sichuan Silence and employee Guan Tianfeng for cyberattacks. The malware targeted 80,000 firewalls globally, including critical infrastructure. The attack threatened oil rig operations, risking potential loss of life. Ransomware was deployed to encrypt and paralyze...
Key Points Google introduced Willow, which performed a five-minute task that would take 10 septillion years for supercomputers. With 105 qubits, Willow is too small for industry-relevant applications. The chip’s reliance on extreme cooling may hinder scalability. Google aims to combine practical applications with surpassing classical algorithms. Experts agree that Willow marks progress, but real-world...
Key Points Micron Technology secured $6.1 billion for domestic semiconductor facilities. Intel received $7.86 billion, and TSMC and Samsung were granted $6.6 billion and $6.4 billion, respectively. Texas Instruments and GlobalFoundries received $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion. Polar Semiconductor was awarded $123 million for capacity expansion. The CHIPS Act underscores U.S. efforts to reduce reliance...
Key Points Oracle reported Q2 earnings per share of $1.47 on $14.06B revenue, missing Wall Street estimates. Pre-market trading shows a sharp 8.63% drop, indicating potential investor concerns or significant market news. Total cloud revenue rose 24%, with OCI achieving 52% growth year-over-year. The remaining performance obligations increased by 49% to $97B. Q3 revenue is...
Key Points California’s AB 56 proposes warning labels on social media platforms to disclose mental health risks. The bill draws...
Key Points OpenAI has released Sora, an AI tool that generates videos from written prompts. The program can create complex...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, a hybrid cloud has emerged as a strategic solution for organizations seeking...
