💔 Microsoft vs OpenAI: Tech giants' alliance cracking?

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• Microsoft put OpenAI as Competitor

• Apple ditch Nvidia GPUs

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Apple apparently uses thousands of Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) instead of Nvidia's GPUs to train its large language models.

Why Google TPUs?

• Apple utilizes thousands of Google TPUs for AI training.

• TPUs are specially built for machine learning workloads.

• This option could bring cost or performance benefits for Apple's needs.

What about Nvidia?

• Nvidia GPUs are the industry standard for AI training

• Apple's decision stands apart from the norm in the AI business.

• This decision could undermine Nvidia's supremacy in the AI hardware industry.

Is this a long-term strategy?

• It's unclear whether this is a temporary alternative or a permanent move.

• Apple may be building its own AI chips for future use.

• Apple can be looking for alternatives to lessen its dependency on a single supplier.

What does this mean for Apple's AI plans?

• Apple is making significant investments in the development of large language models.

• Could point to an innovative method for training and executing AI

• could result in unique AI features in forthcoming Apple products.

How might this affect the industry?

• This may encourage more companies to begin looking at GPU alternatives to Nvidia.

• Could boost Google's position in the AI hardware market

• might speed up the development of specialized AI chips.

This unexpected approach by Apple highlights the company's commitment to developing its abilities in artificial intelligence and could lead to shifts in the AI hardware industry.

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🤝 IS MIRCOSOFT & OPENAI ALLIANCE SHIFTING?

Microsoft now lists OpenAI as a competitor in AI and Search, despite the two companies` close relationship. OpenAI earlier revealed a search engine prototype to take on Google and Microsoft`s Bing.

Why is this significant?

This is a shift from the past few years when OpenAI was not identified as a competitor. It raises the possibility of a change in their relationship`s dynamics.

What areas of competition did Microsoft highlight?

• AI Platforms and Applications

• Search Engines

• Productivity Applications

Hasn`t Microsoft invested heavily in OpenAI?

Yes, Microsoft has made a 13 billion dollar investment in OpenAI and integrates its technology into several products. This new classification, however, points to a more complex relationship.

Are there signs of tension?

I don`t think so, However, this creates a chance of more opportunities for both.

• OpenAI`s ChatGPT competes with Microsoft`s Copilot.

• OpenAI has launched its app store for AI models.

• Both companies are expanding their AI offerings independently.

What does this mean for the AI industry?

• Driving Innovation with Increased Competition.

• More fragmentation in the AI landscape.

• Other tech giants might reassess their partnerships.

What's next?

• Expect shifts in Microsoft and OpenAI`s relationship.

• Emergence of New AI Competitions or Alliances.

• Potential effects on how AI technology is developed and deployed.

This development highlights the evolving and competitive nature of the AI industry, even among close partners.

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