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AMD has pitched an open space AI strategy to counter rivals, highlighting risks of vendor lock-in in orbital computing. The company emphasized that space constraints demand greater adaptability than on Earth. This comes amid competition in space technology.

1. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Riot Platforms' shares jumped about 8% on Friday after Advanced Micro Devices doubled its capacity at the company's Rockdale, Texas data center. The expansion highlights Riot's pivot from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. The deal is expected to generate roughly $636 million over 10 years.

Developers are working on an IBPB-on-entry feature in Linux for AMD's SEV-SNP guest virtual machines. This enhancement aims to improve security in virtualized environments. The update is being prepared as reported by Phoronix.

1. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

AMD has introduced its most powerful EPYC chip yet, the 84-core Sorano based on Zen5 architecture. The new processor targets telecom infrastructure, intensifying competition with Intel. This move aims to enhance the next generation of mobile networks.

The latest update to the Resources system monitor for Linux introduces support for tracking AMD Neural Processing Unit performance. This allows users to monitor Ryzen AI hardware alongside other system resources in real time. The release also includes refinements to memory reporting and reduced CPU overhead.

28. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, priced at $499, boosts gaming capabilities on Linux with a higher clock speed than its predecessor. Review benchmarks show it excelling in games and various workloads ahead of its official launch. The 8-core chip maintains a 120W TDP while offering 104MB of cache.