AI hardware

Synopsys , which makes software used to design semiconductors, on Wednesday introduced a technology it said will pave the way toward computers taking over many of the tasks in creating new computer chips.

BBB is already working with ethicists and regulatory experts to ensure its technology is developed responsibly.

Companies also expect that AI will make the lives of their employees easier, with 82% of respondents saying that they expect AI to have a positive impact on their workforce. AI will eliminate repetitive tasks (as said by 83% survey participants), help employees shift focus to the important things (79%), and increase productivity (76%).

MIPS is launching its Atlas chip designs for physical AI platforms such as industrial robots and autonomous cars.

AI transformational impact is well under way. But as AI technologies develop, so too does their power consumption. Further advancements will require AI chips that can process AI calculations with high energy efficiency.

The next AI battleground isn't only new models, it's hardware. OpenAI's move into AR glasses & robots signals a future of new AI-powered devices and spatial interactions.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses potential in working with former Apple design chief as reports confirm his company has signed a deal with investment firm Softbank.

AI consumer hardware flopped in 2024, with devices like Humane AI Pin failing to impress. We explore what went wrong and what to expect in 2025.