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NVIDIA’S PARTNER CAN CUT AI ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY 50% ✂️

Q: Why are computer chips popular at parties?

A: They always bust out the electric slide. 🕺

What’s up? Nvidia’s partner Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) claims to have a sustainable solution to energy demand in data centers.

What’s the issue? Big Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta are pouring billions of dollars into data center infrastructure to support generative AI, spurring a surge in energy demand. Many think this approach is not sustainable. SMC aims to curb this energy spike with its innovative HyperCube immersion cooling technology.

How is SMC solving the issue? SMC’s HyperCubes submerge Nvidia processors in polyalphaolefin, a synthetic oil that efficiently dissipates heat, reducing energy consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional air-cooling systems. This approach not only cuts energy use but also supports high-density GPU hosting, essential for advanced AI processors like Nvidia’s Blackwell series. The company claims this immersion cooling technology is 28% cheaper to install than other liquid-based solutions and reduces energy consumption by up to 50%. As data center demands rise, SMC is expanding its sustainable AI factories, already operational in Singapore and Australia, to new markets like Thailand and India, where massive data centers are being built.

APPLE SETS A DATE FOR AI-IPHONE DEBUT 📱

Customizable emojis are coming in less than a month! That’s what truly matters here. 😃

What happened? Apple has officially set the date for its next major event, where the highly anticipated AI-powered iPhone 16 and iOS 18 update are expected to debut. Rumors say Apple will also launch the Apple Watch Series 10 and two new versions of AirPods at the event.

When is the debut? The event, tagged with the intriguing slogan, “It’s Glowtime,” will take place on Monday, September 9, at 10am PT, 1pm ET. Held live at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, the event will be streamed online for global audiences.

Want more details? Speculation is rife about the meaning of the slogan “Glowtime,” but many believe it hints at the advanced AI features embedded in the new iPhone. Building on Apple’s June announcement of Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference, the iPhone 16 is expected to showcase next-generation AI tools, including AI-powered photo management and personalized Genmoji. This release does not come without some slight disappointment already, however, because some hallmark features like a smart Siri have already been delayed until (at least) a Spring update.

ELON MUSK PROVIDES INSIDER LOOK AT SUPERCLUSTER 🦾

If Elon Musk establishes a colony on Mars, and you have a girlfriend there, but later she breaks up because of long distance, would this make her your .... Space X? 🤯

What happened? Elon Musk has unveiled a glimpse into the future of AI with his latest supercomputing endeavor, the “Cortex” AI supercluster.

Want the details? Set to launch with 70,000 AI servers and housed at Tesla’s Giga Texas plant, Cortex will initially require a staggering 130 megawatts (MW) of cooling and power, scaling up to 500 MW by 2026. Cortex will be Tesla's largest AI training cluster, featuring 50,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs and 20,000 units of Tesla’s own hardware. The supercluster aims to revolutionize AI training for Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) autopilot system and the Optimus robot. A recent video shared by Musk on X (above) showcases the in-progress assembly of Cortex, where around 2,000 GPU servers can be seen—just a fraction of its planned capacity.

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