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Louisiana is among a growing number of states seeking to lure big tech firms in need of energy-intensive data centers with tax credits and other incentives. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, the city's chamber of commerce said Wednesday. The chamber also said that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be "establishing operations in Memphis," without offering further details.
Massive Expansion for xAI's Supercomputer
The move represents a massive expansion for the supercomputer called Colossus, which currently has 100,000 GPUs to train xAI's chatbot called Grok. The plan to expand the xAI supercomputer tenfold will likely raise environmental concerns, as activists and lawmakers have scrutinized the growing number of data centers for their vast energy consumption.
Partnership with Schneider for Data Centers
Schneider's designs will be used in data centres that use Nvidia's flagship server containing 72 of its most powerful AI chips, which is rolling out early next year. No financial details of the agreement were disclosed.
Nvidia's Approach in AI Development
Nvidia's rivals have also started taking a leaf out of the company's playbook in another way. They have begun emulating Nvidia's tactic of building complete computers -- and not just the chips -- so that customers can wring the maximum power and performance out of the chips for AI purposes.
Focus on Data Center Sustainability
At the same time, data centers are requiring more energy to sustain AI's development and more water to keep them cool. That poses a challenge to companies like Amazon, which has committed to have net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Global Connectivity Investments
Google and Meta are heavily investing in submarine fiber optic cables in India, setting up a competition with domestic companies such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Communications.
OpenAI's Models and Progress in India
Orange will become the first telecoms firm in Europe to have direct access to OpenAI's models. Ai2 claimed that it has observed a considerable improvement in performance compared to their own previous OLMo 0424 model and that OLMo 2 7B outperforms Meta’s Llama-3.
Meta's Focus on the Indian Market
Meta sees India as a key market. The company enjoys high user engagement across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Meta uses India as a testing ground for new products like Reels and WhatsApp Payments.
Industry Updates and Investments
Astera Labs, a leading provider of connectivity solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, is expanding its global presence with a new R&D center in Bengaluru, India. The company's innovative hardware and software solutions address the growing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity in AI systems.
Nvidia's Market Performance and Projections
Nvidia surpassed Wall Street predictions, reporting doubled revenue due to high demand for its semiconductors used in AI. The company anticipates further growth. Nvidia's market value reached $3.579 trillion, regaining the top position in the S&P 500.
Challenges and Opportunities in Data Center Investments
Investments in AI startups are rising, but so is their power consumption. Data centers could use 4% of global electricity by 2026. Powering AI demand also has significant water usage. Efforts to optimize AI energy consumption include using efficient hardware, cloud services, and advanced cooling techniques. Neuromorphic computing offers a promising energy-efficient alternative.
