HIVE Digital Technologies plans CAD $3.5 billion AI gigafactory in Ontario

HIVE's AI gigafactory could redefine Canada's tech landscape, boosting local AI capabilities while emphasizing sustainable energy use. The post HIVE Digital Technologies unveils C$3.5B AI gigafactory near Toronto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

"There's this cultural shift that you have to be really aware of when you're trying to ram AI down the company's throat"

Nvidia's massive venture capital investments could amplify its influence in AI but also heighten risks due to concentrated exposure and opacity. The post Nvidia spends $18.6B on venture capital in three months, reshaping the AI investment landscape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta's AI pivot may reshape tech investment landscapes, impacting metaverse tokens while boosting AI-related projects and infrastructure. The post Meta lays off 10% of workforce as Zuckerberg bets the farm on AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Meta is the latest company to trim its workforce as a result of the growing use of AI within the industry. The company laid off 8,000 employees earlier this week, while also moving 7,000 more to AI-focused roles. “AI is the most consequential technology of our lifetimes,” Zuckerberg said in a memo that he sent to employees, informing them of the cuts.  “The companies that lead the way will define the next generation,” he added. The company has not revealed too much detail of the changes in the workforce, but it’s clear that jobs focused on AI infrastructure will be protected. Meta is not alone in announcing cuts. In a blog this month, Cisco said it was cutting 4,000 jobs and Microsoft is looking at inciting employees to take voluntary retirement for the first time. The Meta reorganization is following the trend that businesses that don’t adapt to AI usage will struggle. Earlier this year, PwC US CEO Paul Griggs caused consternation when he suggested that executives who failed to get to