QtrendsMicrosoft cuts nearly 5,000 jobs in a major Xbox and commercial sales restructure. Bentley unveils its first EV, the Torcal, at a time of turmoil in the luxury EV market. Huawei advances its chip ambitions with a new Kirin processor and a push into South Korea's AI chip market. AI's limitations are increasingly scrutinized, with questions about eroding human skills and platforms like Reddit turning to AI to fight AI. China's GPU challenger Biren seeks $900M to compete with Nvidia, while US chipmakers tout domestic supply chains.
Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs across its Xbox and commercial sales divisions in what it calls a 'significant restructure.' The layoffs affect thousands of employees and involve spinning off several game studios. Reports describe the move as a 'reset' for Xbox, shrinking the gaming division dramatically. Gizmodo notes the cuts include thousands of job losses and studio spin-offs.
Bentley has unveiled its first-ever electric vehicle, the Torcal, entering the luxury EV space amid a turbulent market. The teaser has drawn attention from multiple tech and auto outlets. Analysts are watching closely to see if Bentley can carve out a premium niche as overall luxury EV demand faces headwinds.
Huawei's latest Kirin processor is the first to use LogicFolding technology, according to the company. Separately, a Chinese AI chip startup is betting on 3D stacking to bypass US export controls. Huawei is also entering South Korea's AI chip market with new Atlas SuperPods, packing 8,192 Ascend 950 accelerators per deployment.
A growing chorus of voices is questioning the true intelligence of AI systems. BBC reports that AI is 'not smart,' prompting speculation about what comes next. Reddit is reportedly fighting AI-generated content with more AI moderation. Scientific American warns that early evidence suggests AI may be eroding human skills rather than enhancing them.
Chinese GPU startup Biren is seeking $900 million to fund its challenge to Nvidia, with 60% of capital earmarked for next-generation GPU mass production. Meanwhile, Nvidia and Intel are promoting US-based chip supply chains as the country boosts domestic production. MIT Technology Review highlights a $400 million machine that powers the future of chipmaking.