Skymizer has introduced a new AI chip design that relies on outdated components yet supports up to 700 billion parameters with low power consumption.
The Taiwanese startup claims its accelerator could challenge leading products from Nvidia and AMD. Observers have noted the unusual approach as a potential shock to the AI hardware sector.
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Lisa Su, CEO of U.S. chipmaker AMD, met South Korean government officials, Samsung Electronics and AI startup Upstage on March 19 to discuss AI partnerships. She had met Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong the previous day. The meetings focused on strengthening the AI ecosystem and developing sovereign AI models.
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that OpenAI is developing a smartphone featuring AI agents to replace traditional apps. The device would involve partnerships with MediaTek, Qualcomm for chip design, and Luxshare for manufacturing. Specifications and suppliers are expected to be finalized by late 2026 or early 2027, with production in 2028.
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Researchers at Korea University have developed a dual-output artificial synapse to boost the energy efficiency of multitasking AI systems, the university announced. The device emits both electrical and optical signals simultaneously to enable parallel processing. Tests showed up to 47 percent faster computation and energy use reduced by as much as 32 times compared to conventional GPU hardware.