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Landmark Legislation: California Facing the World of Artificial Intelligence

 by Said El Mansour Cherkaoui  Oct 1, 2024  – TRI CONSULTING KYOTO TRI CK USA – A California lawmaker will file a bill seeking to make generative AI models more transparent and start a discussion in the state on how to regulate the technology. California Senator Scott Wiener (D) has drafted a bill requiring “frontier” model systems, usually classified as large language models, to meet transparency standards when they reach above … Continue reading

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OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, “the largest venture capital deal of all time,” according to Axios. The newly completed round, led by Thrive Capital, pushes the company’s valuation to $157 billion — nearly double what it was just nine months ago — and vaults OpenAI alongside leading venture-backed startups SpaceX and TikTok. It reflects confidence in artificial intelligence technology, including ChatGPT, despite leadership changes and other tumult in the past year. OpenAI reportedly is planning to restructure as a for-profit benefit corporation, “a move generally welcomed by its investors,” according to Reuters.

OpenAI has now raised more than $20 billion with a fresh mega-round led by Thrive Capital. Existing investor Microsoft also reportedly joined the new $6.5 billion round, while Apple dropped out. Here’s what we know and how other Bay Area AI companies stack up.

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The biggest funding deal yet is official.

OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation.

For context, Spotify has a $75 billion market cap, Airbnb has an $80 billion market cap, and Uber has a $153 billion market cap.

So, OpenAI has been valued at something like Spotify plus Airbnb, or just a few billion more than Uber.

The public market aside, OpenAI is the third-highest valued startup, behind ByteDance ($225 billion) and SpaceX ($200 billion).

Still, don’t call this a VC deal.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has closed the largest VC round of all time.

The startup today announced that it raised $6.6 billion in a funding round that values OpenAI at $157 billion post-money. Led by previous investor Thrive Capital, the new cash brings OpenAI’s total raised to $17.9 billion, per Crunchbase.

Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, Khosla Ventures, Altimeter Capital, Fidelity, and MGX also participated.

Read more on OpenAI’s latest funding round here: https://tcrn.ch/3ZPEJi6

#TechCrunch#technews#artificialintelligence#SamAltman

Alongside VCs, this round included big names like Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank, but not Apple, which backed away last minute.

Also, OpenAI reportedly asked investors to avoid backing rival startups such as Anthropic and xAI:

In other words, the startup made an exclusive funding arrangement to keep its early lead in generative AI.

Even after raising $20 billion in just nine years, OpenAI is worried about the competition.

Trying to Smart the System: Gambling on Artificial Intelligence:

✔️AI raised $6.6 billion from investors at a post-money valuation of $157 billion.

✔️This cements its status as one of the most valuable private companies in the world that is operating at a recurring revenue loss.

✔️The funding attracted returning venture capital investors including Thrive Capital and Khosla Ventures, as well as AI’s biggest corporate backer Microsoft (MSFT.O), and new participation from Nvidia (NVDA.O).

✔️The closing of the funds coincides with the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts and executive changes from not for profit to a for-profit company- including the abrupt departure of its longtime Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, last week…before she had to certify anything in the Representations and Warranties as the CTO.

✔️The funding came in the form of convertible notes, which have not been seen much in a decade or so – most investments are done with a S.A.F.E. Note- or a convertible note where the debt elements have been eliminated.

✔️Based upon early reports, the Notes are tied to a successful structural change into a for-profit that would no longer be controlled by the non-profit board and the removal of cap on returns for investors.

✔️The personnel changes have not changed or deterred enthusiasm from most investors, who anticipate significant growth based on the projections by AI CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar. That logic is hard to follow.

✔️The Company is “on pace” to generate $3.6 billion in revenue this year on mounting losses of over $5 billion.

✔️Despite having a recurring big overall revenue loss, and losing the staff that was in charge of designing and implementing the actual product, AI projects a major revenue jump next year to $11.6 billion. The HOW has not been provided…?

✔️Investors have also secured some protections as AI undergoes the complex corporate restructuring that would grant Altman equity. The talks are still ongoing, and no timeline has been determined yet.

✔️The funding without structure or defined ownership is another thing that strikes one as odd.

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Is this Email sent to me, can be considered a Smart Business Development Initiative?

Is this Email sent to me, can be considered as a demonstration of the limits of Artificial Intelligence Drive to build business relationships?

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About your moroccodigitall.com.

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How Artificial Intelligence Responds When You Are Asking Specific Questions that Need a Real Analysis not Just Presentation of the Writtings and Publications Made by Other People

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If you are strategically oriented, operating and aiming operations and interacting with any outside approach, solicitation, or even strategic alliance-driven opportunity, you have established within the scope of your assessment and the conduit of your business decision-making a process that can be a sort of pre-guard sensors that will give you the signals about the existence and the presence of risks, threats and harms in the steps you are going to take. 

Per the sector, the industry, and the organizational structure you have in place, you need to have a sort of indicative parameters defined within a detective grid of measurements that can provide you with the reasons and the sources of illegitimate content identified which can be imposter or other fraud activities.

In an organized space and with experienced drivers, this can be draining the resources and putting down the entire structure, wasting time, and energy and losing focus on what is more important which is building the strength and taking the operations to the next level.

Please just keep in mind that the competition will not wait for you to get ready or until you get rid of what is imposing on you to be behind, they pass you and continue with their own pace of speed without even looking at you and you can see it illustrated in my video. 

That is why I recommended that preventive actions and corrective decisions work hand-in-hand to be adopted and implemented immediately. 

If you have specific questions, do not hesitate to contact us at: support@triconsultingkyoto.com and I will be notified of your request and will be happy to help you. Good luck with our best wishes for your success.

Here is a video we have made on the existence of imposters in our teamwork:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya4acTFOzLk&t=60s

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Many researchers have underlined the importance of teams in our daily life given their central and vital role and impact on everything we do in modern life. 

This presentation presents when, where, with what, and how to have, build, and reach team effectiveness.  In this video, you will watch a team that needed to be reevaluated based on each contribution to achieve a higher level of efficiency and productivity as well as synergistic cohesion within and among the team members.

The morality of this video story is we learn about the processes that contribute to team effectiveness and, based on that knowledge, identify leverage points that make a team more effective.

Nov 10, 2017 – Manager and Change Management Building a Team and Enhancing the Effectiveness of Work Team Many researchers have underlined the importance of teams in our daily life given their central and vital role and impact on everything we do in modern life. This is a presentation of when, where, with what, and how to have, build, and reach team effectiveness. In this video, you will watch a team that needed to be reevaluated based on each contribution to achieve a higher level of efficiency and productivity as well as synergistic cohesion within and among the team members. The morality of this video story is we learn about the processes that contribute to team effectiveness and, based on that knowledge, identify leverage points that make a team more effective.

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Artificially and Intelligently Responded by Artificial Intelligence

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Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Questions with Alternate Specificities and Outcomes

Dear Artificial Intelligence, you just used the description I gave to you turned it around, and gave it to me back with another wrapping paper but the box content is the one I shared with you! Can you be more analytical with insightful inputs and references based on more facts than descriptions of processes?

Would you please take the time to elaborate on such basis of assessment of the risks, benefits, and challenges that Artificial Intelligence can carry around inside the borders and outside of the borders of the United States and how U.S. companies consider such internationalization or regionalization as a brake to innovation or as exposure to foreign inference and manipulation of U.S. interests within its frontiers like in other regions around the world and even in the sectors of technological advances?

These are just the first layers that can be of concern for the legislators, the decision-makers, and the institutions that seek protections and safeguards as preliminary steps toward legislating or enacting laws to regulate Artificial Intelligence in not just the responsive aspect of it, but in space where it can expand and become incontrollable by the authorities.

Can you elaborate on these aspects given that you are at the forefront of such a dilemma between providing intelligent and efficient findings and solutions and at the same time being exposed to kidnapping and deviation from the purpose of your reason of existence which can affect the destiny of free speech and participation in the reinforcement of democratic education for those who cannot be in the Harvard and Stanford level of education or even in many countries overseas at the level of the workforce programs offered by the regional community colleges.

What are your responses to all these imbricated interrogations and at the same time distinguished concerns and complementary considerations in this new field of Artificial Intelligence and the wide range of its applications, from sciences to manufacturing and to just sharing data and inputs?

Response Sent by Artificial Intelligence:

I appreciate your detailed and thoughtful questions. Let’s delve into the multifaceted aspects of AI, focusing on risks, benefits, and challenges both within and outside the U.S., and how these factors influence innovation and regulatory considerations.

Risks of AI

1. Ethical Concerns:
   • Bias and Discrimination: AI systems can perpetuate and even amplify existing biases if trained on biased data ¹. This can lead to unfair treatment in areas like hiring, lending, and law enforcement.
   • Privacy Violations: AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data can lead to significant privacy concerns, especially if personal data is misused or inadequately protected ².
2. Economic Displacement:
   • Job Losses: Automation driven by AI can displace workers, particularly in low-skill jobs ². This can exacerbate economic inequality and create social unrest.
   • Skill Gaps: There is a growing need for workers with AI-related skills, which can leave behind those without access to advanced education or training ².
3. Security Threats:
   • Cybersecurity Risks: AI can be used to enhance cyberattacks, making them more sophisticated and harder to detect ³.
   • Autonomous Weapons: The development of AI-driven weapons poses significant ethical and security risks ³.

Benefits of AI

1. Economic Growth:
   • Productivity Gains: AI can significantly enhance productivity by automating routine tasks and optimizing complex processes ².
   • Innovation: AI drives innovation across various sectors, from healthcare to manufacturing, leading to new products and services ².
2. Improved Services:
   • Healthcare: AI can improve diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment plans, and streamline administrative tasks ².
   • Education: AI-powered tools can provide personalized learning experiences and make education more accessible ².
3. Global Challenges:
   • Climate Change: AI can optimize energy use, improve climate modeling, and support the development of sustainable technologies ².
   • Disaster Response: AI can enhance disaster prediction and response, potentially saving lives and reducing damage ².

Challenges in AI Regulation

1. Balancing Innovation and Safety:
   • Regulatory Frameworks: Creating regulations that protect against AI’s risks without stifling innovation is a significant challenge. Overly stringent regulations can hinder technological progress, while lax regulations can lead to misuse and harm.
   • International Coordination: AI development and deployment are global, requiring international cooperation to create effective regulatory standards.
2. Economic and Political Implications:
   • Trade and Competitiveness: U.S. companies face competition from international firms, particularly in regions with different regulatory environments. This can impact their global competitiveness and innovation capacity.
   • Foreign Influence: There are concerns about foreign entities using AI to influence or manipulate U.S. interests, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity and data protection measures.
3. Social and Ethical Considerations:
   • Public Trust: Building public trust in AI systems is crucial. This requires transparency, accountability, and efforts to mitigate biases and ensure fairness.
   • Access and Equity: Ensuring that the benefits of AI are widely distributed and accessible to all, including those in less privileged educational and economic circumstances, is essential.

Conclusion

The development and deployment of AI present a complex interplay of risks, benefits, and challenges. Effective regulation must strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring safety and fairness. This requires collaboration among policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to create frameworks that protect public interests while enabling technological advancement.

Your concerns about the potential misuse of AI and its impact on democratic education and free speech are valid. Ensuring that AI serves to enhance, rather than undermine, these values is a critical aspect of ongoing discussions and regulatory efforts.

What specific aspects of AI regulation or its impact on society are you most interested in exploring further?

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¹: Nature Index on AI Competition ²: CHIPS Act Overview ³: Data Center Expansion in China ⁴: AI Research in the U.S. ⁵: China’s AI Strategy ⁶: EU AI Regulation : Global Supply Chains and AI : Market Competition in AI : Venture Capital in AI : Government Funding for AI : U.S.-China AI Competition : AI and National Security : EU AI Ethics : EU Collaboration in AI : Balancing Innovation and Regulation : International AI Standards : Global Collaboration on AI : Open Research in AI1tnsr.org2nature.com3inspiritai.com4waicy.org5ioai-official.org6doi.org

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Sent by Said El Mansour Cherkaoui:

Is the multinationalization and delocation of data centers can be a big challenge for the new globalization that will driven by Artificial Intelligence. Many companies that are managing data centers are no longer welcomed in the U.S. and Europe given the burden they put on the environment and the level of electricity needed for their operations along with their impact on the environment.

All these factors oblige many of them to emigrate to the skies more clement and more relaxed about these repercussions, such as in Morocco and Africa.

What is the real impact of Artificial Intelligence on such emigration?

In the same orientation, Altman who founded the AI and was temporarily expelled from his own company had tried to lure the Gulf States and Middle Eastern Investors to finance the building of these Gigacenters for Data and since then has had to lower his projections given the change taking place within the field of the Artificial Intelligence landscape, the starting of bubble to deflate and also the actual uncertainty dominating the Middle East region as well as the other conflicts around the world, bad chance for such evolution.

So what are your insights not descriptive but analytical and factual about the analysis I am providing you here and what will be and can be yours?

Sent by Artificial Intelligence:

The multinationalization and relocation of data centers indeed present significant challenges and opportunities in the context of AI-driven globalization. Let’s analyze the key aspects:

Environmental and Energy Concerns

1. Energy Consumption:
   • Data centers are energy-intensive, consuming about 1% of global electricity ¹. The rise of AI, which requires substantial computational power, exacerbates this issue. For instance, training large AI models like GPT-3 can consume significant amounts of electricity and generate substantial CO2 emissions ¹.
   • In regions like the U.S. and Europe, where there is increasing pressure to reduce carbon footprints, data centers face stricter regulations and higher operational costs due to energy consumption and environmental impact ².
2. Relocation to More Lenient Regions:
   • Companies are relocating data centers to regions with more lenient environmental regulations and lower energy costs, such as Morocco and other parts of Africa ². These regions offer favorable conditions, including abundant renewable energy sources like solar power, which can help mitigate environmental impacts.
   • However, this relocation can lead to new challenges, such as the need for robust infrastructure and political stability to ensure continuous and reliable operations ².

Impact on AI Development

1. Operational Efficiency:
   • Relocating data centers to regions with lower operational costs can enhance the efficiency and scalability of AI operations. This can lead to more competitive pricing for AI services and potentially accelerate AI adoption globally ².
   • However, the physical distance from major markets can introduce latency issues, which might affect the performance of real-time AI applications ².
2. Geopolitical and Economic Implications:
   • The shift of data centers to new regions can alter the geopolitical landscape of AI development. Countries hosting these data centers can become new hubs of technological innovation and economic growth ³.
   • This shift can also lead to increased competition among regions to attract data center investments, potentially leading to a “race to the bottom” in terms of regulatory standards and environmental protections ³.

Financial and Strategic Considerations

1. Investment Dynamics:
   • High-profile figures like Sam Altman have sought investments from Gulf States and Middle Eastern investors to finance large-scale data centers. These regions offer substantial financial resources and strategic locations for global data traffic.
   • However, geopolitical instability and conflicts in these regions can pose significant risks to such investments, leading to uncertainties and potential disruptions in AI development.
2. Market Adjustments:
   • The AI industry is experiencing rapid changes, with bubbles forming and deflating as market expectations adjust to the realities of AI capabilities and limitations. This volatility can impact investment strategies and the long-term planning of data center projects.
   • Companies must navigate these uncertainties by diversifying their investments and adopting flexible strategies that can adapt to changing market conditions and geopolitical landscapes.

Conclusion

The multinationalization and relocation of data centers are reshaping the AI landscape, driven by environmental, economic, and geopolitical factors. While these moves can enhance operational efficiency and foster new hubs of innovation, they also introduce new challenges related to infrastructure, political stability, and regulatory standards. Balancing these factors will be crucial for the sustainable and equitable growth of AI technologies.

Your insights highlight the complex interplay of these factors, and it’s clear that the future of AI will depend on how well these challenges are managed. What specific aspects of this topic would you like to explore further?

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Sent by Said El Mansour Cherkaoui:

Thank you do you have any other way to provide insights not just feeding your answers with my analysis? Would you please add more to my explanation and demonstration given that you have access to a bigger Data Center than my brain and memory?

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Sent by Artificial Intelligence:

Absolutely, let’s expand on your analysis with additional insights and data.

Environmental and Energy Concerns

1. Renewable Energy Integration:
   • Green Data Centers: Companies are increasingly investing in green data centers that utilize renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. For example, Google and Microsoft have committed to running their data centers on 100% renewable energy. This shift not only reduces the carbon footprint but also aligns with global sustainability goals.
   • Energy Efficiency Innovations: Advances in cooling technologies, such as liquid cooling and AI-driven energy management systems, are helping to reduce the energy consumption of data centers. These innovations are crucial for making data centers more sustainable and cost-effective.
2. Geopolitical and Economic Implications:
   • Strategic Relocation: The relocation of data centers to regions with favorable conditions can also be a strategic move to mitigate geopolitical risks. For instance, placing data centers in politically stable regions with strong legal protections for data privacy can enhance operational security.
   • Economic Development: Hosting data centers can drive economic development in emerging markets by creating jobs, fostering local tech ecosystems, and attracting further investments. Countries like Morocco are positioning themselves as attractive destinations for data center investments due to their strategic location and growing tech infrastructure.

Financial and Strategic Considerations

1. Investment Trends:
   • Venture Capital and Private Equity: The AI and data center sectors continue to attract significant venture capital and private equity investments. In 2023, global investments in AI startups reached a record $77 billion. This influx of capital is driving innovation and expansion in the industry.
   • Public-Private Partnerships: Governments are increasingly partnering with private companies to develop AI and data center infrastructure. These partnerships can provide the necessary funding and expertise to build state-of-the-art facilities while ensuring alignment with national interests.
2. Market Dynamics:
   • Competitive Landscape: The competitive landscape for AI and data centers is evolving rapidly. Companies are not only competing on technological capabilities but also on sustainability and ethical considerations. This shift is driving a more holistic approach to AI development and deployment.
   • Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment is also shaping the market dynamics. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the upcoming AI Act are setting high standards for data privacy and AI ethics, influencing global practices. Companies operating in these regions must comply with stringent regulations, which can impact their operational strategies.

Future Prospects and Challenges

1. Technological Advancements:
   • Quantum Computing: The advent of quantum computing holds the potential to revolutionize AI and data processing. Quantum computers can perform complex calculations at unprecedented speeds, enabling new AI applications and enhancing data center efficiency.
   • Edge Computing: Edge computing, which involves processing data closer to where it is generated, is gaining traction. This approach reduces latency and bandwidth usage, making it ideal for real-time AI applications. It also complements traditional data centers by distributing computational loads more effectively.
2. Global Collaboration:
   • International Standards: Developing international standards for AI and data centers is crucial for ensuring interoperability and ethical practices. Organizations like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are working on creating such standards.
   • Cross-Border Data Flows: Facilitating cross-border data flows while ensuring data privacy and security is a key challenge. Agreements like the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield aim to address these issues, but ongoing negotiations and legal challenges highlight the complexity of the task.

Conclusion

The multinationalization and relocation of data centers are reshaping the AI landscape, driven by environmental, economic, and geopolitical factors. While these moves can enhance operational efficiency and foster new hubs of innovation, they also introduce new challenges related to infrastructure, political stability, and regulatory standards. Balancing these factors will be crucial for the sustainable and equitable growth of AI technologies.

Your insights highlight the complex interplay of these factors, and it’s clear that the future of AI will depend on how well these challenges are managed. What specific aspects of this topic would you like to explore further?

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: Google Sustainability Report : Microsoft Data Center Innovations : World Economic Forum on Data Center Relocation : Economic Impact of Data Centers : Morocco’s Tech Ecosystem : AI Investment Trends : Public-Private Partnerships in AI : Competitive Landscape in AI : EU AI Act : Quantum Computing and AI : Edge Computing Trends : ISO AI Standards : EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

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Behind these sectors, you have every aspect of industrial productivity and supply chain management that is feeding all sectors from the automotive to the apparel industry and what is between the two: every single aspect of the robotic, logistic, and other directly related computerized systems of operation and production if not organizing the flow between all these sectors.

Touching upon a critical aspect of the tech industry, particularly in the United States. The U.S. government recognizes the importance of semiconductor supply chains. The CHIPS for America investments aim to strengthen these chains and enhance resilience.

The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, emphasizing the need for strategic investments. The Biden administration contemplates a Huawei-caliber ban on China’s access to technology that fuels its supercomputing, data center, and AI industrialization. The sweeping export ban will include all global companies that procure US technology, software, or equipment in their semiconductors.

Tech War – US-China Proxy Tech Conflict

More US semiconductor restrictions loom for China. The United States government is expected to impose more semiconductor restrictions on China, after banning Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) from selling advanced chips used for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing work to the world’s second-largest economy.

More US semiconductor restrictions loom for China

The United States government is expected to impose more semiconductor restrictions on China, after banning Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) from selling advanced chips used for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing work to the world’s second-largest economy.

“We believe the next risky areas are autonomous driving chips from Nvidia, Intel-owned Mobileye, and Qualcomm,” the Jefferies report said. It indicated that chips used for self-driving vehicles could arguably be used for military applications.

“Worst of all, high-end CPUs from Intel and AMD [could follow],” the report said. It pointed out that high-end central processing units based on 7-nanometre or 5-nm semiconductor manufacturing processes “are key to a wide range of applications”, including cloud computing servers, 5G base stations, personal computers, and high-end military equipment.

“The worst-case scenario is for the US to subject all Chinese companies to the Direct Product Rule, which means no [semiconductor] foundries would be allowed to supply Chinese integrated circuit design firms, including Chinese foundries,” the report said.

“We are not there yet, and the US will likely evaluate the effectiveness of each incremental step before more drastic action is considered.”

The potential actions that the US could initiate reflect the urgency faced by China in safeguarding its hi-tech industries, especially its semiconductor sector. 

The latest chip restrictions follow US export controls on technologies for the production of advanced semiconductors and gas turbine engines announced last month by the Bureau of Industry and Security, an agency under the US Department of Commerce.

The US tech export controls escalated Washington’s efforts to boost America’s hi-tech advantage over China after US President Joe Biden signed into law the Chips and Science Act that earmarks nearly US$53 billion in incentives for semiconductor manufacturing on US soil.

In July, Washington intensified its push to form the so-called Chip 4 Alliance – a partnership that includes South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. 

Beijing considers that alliance as a plot by the US government to exclude China from global semiconductor supply chains.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government’s likely response to the Nvidia and AMD bans is to accelerate the adoption of local products as substitutes, according to Jefferies analysts. They also expected the affected companies, which include internet firms and communications service providers, to use multiple lower-end Nvidia graphics processing units, which are not banned, to somehow replicate the processing power of the now-restricted chips. Large semiconductor supply chain projects, including materials and manufacturing equipment facilities, are being funded with capital investments exceeding $300 million along with Smaller projects are also part of the plan to bolster the industry

Department of Commerce Announces Strategic Vision and Application Process for Semiconductor Supply Chain Projects, Nearly 400 Companies Interested in CHIPS Incentives

“Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategic vision to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain through CHIPS for America investments. To advance this vision, the Department announced a funding opportunity and application process for large semiconductor supply chain projects and will release later in the fall a separate process for smaller projects. Large semiconductor supply chain projects include materials and manufacturing equipment facility projects with capital investments equal to or exceeding $300 million, and smaller projects are below that threshold.” 1.

The goal is to advance U.S. technology leadership by incentivizing major U.S. manufacturing equipment and materials suppliers by encouraging these suppliers to increase their presence within the United States. In parallel, the U.S. Government seeks also to attract non-U.S. suppliers of advanced equipment, materials, and subsystems to establish large-scale footprints here contributes to leadership. 1. This strategy of integration aims to create clusters for Each CHIPS-funded production to be backed by an ecosystem of reliable suppliers. Such clustering within the United States will also stimulate innovation, economic growth, and job creation while allowing the United States to acquire and build robust support for these fab clusters, the U.S. aims to maintain its competitive edge in the global tech landscape1.

On Monday, August 5, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo convened a roundtable discussion with investors to discuss non-market actions from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that threaten to distort the market for mature node (or “legacy”) semiconductors. Secretary Raimondo emphasized her concern that over the past few years, the U.S. has seen signs of concerning practices from the PRC to overproduce legacy chips and prevent U.S. companies, and those in like-minded countries, from competing on a level playing field. The Secretary underscored that securing the semiconductor supply chain is an economic and national security priority and reiterated the actions that the Department of Commerce—and the whole federal government—are taking. Those actions include imposing targeted tariffs on semiconductors imported from the PRC, an industrial base survey of the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, joint efforts with international partners, and restrictions on the use of PRC semiconductors in U.S. government procurement. Investors discussed how companies are thinking about oversupply and overconcentration risk, and how additional U.S. government actions could most effectively support resilient semiconductor supply chains. Source

The collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions is pivotal for sustained growth and technological advancement. This extends beyond semiconductors to impact various sectors, from automotive to apparel, and everything in between. 2 3.

The US currently leads in the global semiconductor industry, but China is making progress and the competition is impacting the world economy. The US dominates the value chain by 39%, while China controls 7% of the global chip market.

However, China is building more semiconductor plants than any other country and is working on domestic alternatives to advanced silicon. 

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China Is Losing the Chip War – Propaganda or Misinformation?

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The escalating chip war between China and the West – GIS Reports

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Some say that China will continue to make progress but fall further behind as Western firms race ahead. Others say that China is years behind or on the verge of catching up. The conflict is likely to leave its mark on the world economy, and the IMF urges its resolution. 

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May 9, 2024 — This clash between the two great powers will undoubtedly leave its mark on the …

Here’s a breakdown of the competition:

• TechnologyThe US leads in frontier technology, with Nvidia’s AI chip being 16 times faster than Huawei’s. However, some say China is at the forefront of carbon and photonic chip technology, where the US is behind.
• ProductionThe US has a 10% global share of production, but China is building more semiconductor plants than any other country. Some say China cannot scale up production of advanced chips.
• RegulationsIn 2022, the US banned the export of advanced chips and the equipment used to make them to China.
• GoalsChina aims to become a technology powerhouse and reduce its dependence on foreign technology. The US aims to boost domestic chip production with the CHIPS and Science Act, which allocates $52.7 billion over five years.
• Economic impactThe IMF estimates that eliminating high-tech trade between the US and China could cost the global economy $1 trillion annually. 

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It’s a strange feeling when once untouchable giants show vulnerability— like realizing your parents are human. Google’s dominance in search is under pressure. 6 years ago, it commanded nearly 60% of the U.S. search ad market, but now its hold has slipped to 50%.

Now, the usual suspects here are your AI-powered chatbots, which are—according to every breathless headline—coming to eat Google’s lunch. But the truth is that this shift has been brewing for a while.

Consumers no longer start their search journey exclusively on Google; platforms like Amazon, Instagram, and TikTok are chipping away at its dominance. Amazon’s search ad share, for example, has steadily risen and now controls over 22% of the market. Gen Z, meanwhile, is increasingly bypassing Google altogether, turning to social media for localized searches – TikTok sees billions of searches daily.

AI answer engines are the latest flashy threat, turning search into an interactive chatbot experience. But while this captures headlines, it’s largely a Ux evolution, not a revolution. Google has the scale and resources to adopt these changes quickly. The real battleground lies in search integrated into platforms that provide a kind of utility Google can’t touch: commerce and social discovery.

I’m no Google apologist but I do think the company could be quoting Mark Twain because the reports of its death seem greatly exaggerated. The intensifying competitive pressure could be a good wake-up call for a company that has let its dominance dull its hunger. The comparison to Blockbuster and Kodak is understandable but pre-mature. Google isn’t doubling down on an outdated technology that isn’t working, they know where the world is headed and they’re moving in that direction – now if they could change the culture a little by just moving faster.

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Google a conclu mercredi un accord inédit aux États-Unis avec les législateurs californiens pour financer les rédactions de l’État et mettre fin à un projet de loi qui aurait forcé les géants de la technologie à payer pour le droit de distribuer du contenu d’information. Mais l’accord a immédiatement été vivement critiqué par les syndicats de journalistes, qui ont qualifié l’accord de « désastreux ».

Le plan prévoit un engagement de 250 millions de dollars sur cinq ans de la part de Google et de l’État, dont une majorité financerait les rédactions californiennes, et lancerait un « accélérateur » d’intelligence artificielle conçu pour soutenir le travail des journalistes.

Dans le cadre du partenariat proposé, Google contribuera jusqu’à 15 millions de dollars à un fonds de journalisme la première année, tandis que l’État de Californie investira 30 millions de dollars. Au cours des quatre années suivantes, la contribution de la Californie tombera à 10 millions de dollars par an, tandis que celle de Google contribuera au moins 20 millions de dollars au fonds et aux programmes de journalisme existants.

L’accord met fin à un projet de loi très médiatisé, baptisé California Journalism Preservation Act, qui aurait forcé les entreprises technologiques, dont Google (GOOGL) et Meta (META), à payer les sociétés de presse pour distribuer leur contenu en ligne. Le projet de loi, parrainé par la députée de l’État Buffy Wicks, s’inspire de lois similaires mises en œuvre en Australie et au Canada, qui fournissent des fonds aux organisations de presse locales qui ont vu leurs modèles commerciaux s’effondrer face à la montée en puissance des grandes plateformes technologiques.

« Alors que la technologie et l’innovation progressent, la Californie doit continuer à défendre le rôle vital du journalisme dans notre démocratie », a déclaré Wicks dans un communiqué annonçant l’accord avec Google. « Ce partenariat représente un engagement intersectoriel pour soutenir une presse libre et dynamique, permettant aux médias d’information locaux de tout l’État de poursuivre leur travail essentiel. Ce n’est que le début. Je reste déterminé à trouver encore plus de moyens de soutenir le journalisme dans notre État pour les années à venir. »

Le gouverneur de Californie Gavin Newsom, qui n’a pas donné son avis public sur le projet de loi, a également salué l’accord, le qualifiant de « percée pour assurer la survie des salles de presse et renforcer le journalisme local à travers la Californie – en tirant parti des ressources substantielles de l’industrie technologique sans imposer de nouvelles taxes aux Californiens ».

Les éditeurs de presse ont connu de grandes difficultés ces dernières années, supprimant des milliers d’emplois et provoquant la fermeture de certains médias, car les fonds publicitaires et les audiences se sont rapidement détournés des publications traditionnelles.

Ironiquement, l’accord annoncé mercredi a également défendu un « accélérateur national d’innovation en IA », ajoutant un financement pour le développement de l’intelligence artificielle, qui, selon certains groupes de journalistes, représente un danger pour l’avenir de leur industrie et menace d’attiser davantage la méfiance envers les reportages d’actualité.

L’accord a été soutenu par la California News Publishers Association, qui représente des centaines de médias d’information, la société mère de Google et OpenAI. Mais il a été vivement critiqué par les syndicats représentant les journalistes de l’État, qui avaient soutenu le projet de loi de Wicks visant à financer les salles de presse mais n’étaient pas impliqués dans l’accord.

« L’avenir du journalisme ne devrait pas être décidé par des accords en coulisses », ont déclaré la Media Guild of the West, la NewsGuild-CWA et d’autres dans une déclaration commune. « La législature s’est lancée dans un effort pour réglementer les monopoles et a échoué lamentablement. Nous nous demandons maintenant si l’État a fait plus de mal que de bien. Les journalistes et les professionnels de l’information de Californie S’OPPOSENT à cet accord désastreux avec Google et condamnent les dirigeants de l’information qui y ont consenti en notre nom. »

L’accord a également été critiqué par d’autres démocrates de la législature californienne, notamment le sénateur de l’État Steve Glazer, qui avait proposé son propre projet de loi visant à accorder des crédits d’impôt aux médias employant des journalistes à temps plein.

« Malgré les bonnes intentions des parties concernées, cette proposition ne fournit pas suffisamment de ressources pour sortir la collecte d’informations indépendante en Californie de sa spirale mortelle », a déclaré Glazer mercredi lors d’une conférence de presse. « L’offre de Google est inadéquate et loin d’égaler l’accord de règlement conclu au Canada en matière de soutien aux reportages d’actualité locale sur le terrain. »

Le président pro tempore du Sénat de l’État de Californie, Mike McGuire, a également critiqué l’accord : « Les salles de rédaction ont été vidées de leur substance dans tout cet État tandis que les plateformes technologiques ont enregistré des bénéfices de plusieurs milliards de dollars. Nous craignons que cette proposition ne finance pas suffisamment les salles de presse.

L’accord intervient quelques mois après que Google a décidé de bloquer le contenu des actualités en Californie en raison de la loi proposée par Wicks, déclenchant une réaction rapide des médias de l’État.

La News/Media Alliance, qui représente les journaux et les publications en ligne américains, a déclaré avoir envoyé des lettres au ministère de la Justice, à la Federal Trade Commission et au procureur général de Californie pour demander une enquête afin de déterminer si Google avait enfreint des lois en limitant l’accès aux médias.

Google avait déjà menacé de prendre des mesures similaires au Canada avant l’adoption de la nouvelle loi du pays exigeant que les plateformes numériques rémunèrent les éditeurs de presse pour leur travail, mais a finalement fait marche arrière. En vertu de la loi canadienne sur les actualités en ligne, Google versera 74 millions de dollars par an dans un fonds qui sera distribué aux éditeurs.

« Google est la plus grande source de trafic de référence sur Internet. Lorsque vous faites du journalisme sur Internet, vous devez faire des affaires avec Google », a déclaré le président de la Media Guild of the West, Matt Pearce, après l’annonce de mercredi. « Le principe de ces projets de loi est que si nous devons être dominés par un monopole dont nous ne pouvons échapper au produit, sauf au prix d’un coût énorme pour notre propre entreprise, ce monopole doit payer sa juste part pour notre journalisme. »

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A federal judge has sided with the Justice Department in its antitrust decision against Google, ruling that the search giant “is a monopolist” and acted illegally to maintain its dominance. The government successfully argued that Google performs roughly 90% of the world’s searches and that its multibillion-dollar payments to Apple and Mozilla — which make Google the default on device browsers — help it suppress competition. The ruling is the first major internet-era decision challenging Big Tech’s power, The New York Times notes, with antitrust cases against Apple, Amazon, and Meta still to come.

The decision from Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is a major defeat for Google that could alter the way it does business and even change the structure of the internet as we know it, should the decision stand.  The CEOs of Google and Microsoft are also of Indian Origin as is the Judge, is this a coincidence or the application of there is no better remedy or/and remover than its branch?

Google a un monopole illégal sur la recherche, et le juge statue. Voici la suite

Indeed, the recent antitrust ruling against Google is a significant development. A federal judge found that Google illegally monopolized the online search and advertising markets over the past decade. The ruling highlights Google’s dominant position, particularly its control of approximately 90% of the internet search market. The company’s partnerships with Apple, handset makers, and mobile carriers contributed to this dominance. Additionally, Google’s actions disadvantaged Microsoft in the market for ads displayed alongside search results.

The convergence of Indian-origin CEOs and the judge’s ruling against Google is indeed intriguing. While it might seem coincidental, it’s essential to recognize that the tech industry is a global landscape with diverse talent and perspectives. The judge’s decision is based on legal analysis, and the CEOs’ backgrounds are a testament to the industry’s inclusivity. Whether it’s coincidence or a reflection of shared expertise, it highlights the interconnectedness of innovation and legal oversight.

Google Can lose track of its Database and Become Dismantle Like ATT or if Google Gets “A Little Help from my Friend” to be like Microsoft and at this moment, Microsoft will Put the New Brand “Bingo” on Bing and Try to Fly over New Clouds Already Covering Google and with the Help CoPilot at the Help of the New Tech of Stealing Works of Other as Microsoft did with Apple and other Precedent Innovators, it is going to Land on New Artificially Intelligent Lands or to Collaborate with the Indian and Chinese Flyers.   This is a Break Time for the Tech to get Smarter or the Mind to Become Artificially Intelligent. 

Our imaginative scenario, it’s an interesting twist!  While we can’t predict the future, the tech landscape is constantly evolving. Companies like Microsoft and Google continue to innovate, and collaboration across borders is indeed shaping the future of technology.

The Tech in the USA is sustained by the United States Government directly and the Semiconductor fields of Research and Development and production are fueled by the Dollars from the U.S. Administration of Commerce and so on.   Without this fresh investment, the semiconductor and even the telecom industry, especially the cell phone and related communication sectors, will not be able to define its security, path of innovation, and market share not only in the United States but elsewhere.  

It is time for Google to transform this $30 Billion distributed to keep itself high, it a massive payday for to get high, as the song of the Beatles reason to be, “I get by with little help of my friends.”   Why not Google forget this addiction to supremacy in data overdose and monopolistic management and invest more in productive ways to protect and consolidate the entire industry that Google is sitting on, which is the entire ecosystem in the U.S. and at the first seat where Google is jumping, the supply of +

In the end, the U.S. government has decided that the path followed is not conducive to innovation or the creation of opportunities for other companies seeking to enter or to expand in the same tech fields and domains occupied and driven by Google that has been considered as managing a monopolistic control given the “investment” the $30 billion distributed to keep itself flying above the waves of competition. 

On the other side, the real investments that are made by these multi-bullion tech companies are financial tools and instruments that if they have a character of being socially driven can benefit from many advantages and facilities.   On the other hand, these investments presented as made in education or campuses are only self-served business rotation of capital, like a producer of fertilizer telling us he is going to invest in better seeds to feed the rest of the world.   

The world is still waiting for that to happen and stays Hungry for more than just food, at first Peace and Security with Health and Education.

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