➀ The article depicts a fictional CEO, Ed, leveraging his political position to manipulate AI investment markets through strategic gossip and high-frequency trading algorithms;

➁ Ed creates both optimistic narratives (e.g., government investments, AI breakthroughs) and pessimistic rumors (e.g., unprofitability, technical limitations) to induce market volatility;

➂ The plan aims to profit from trading volatility but risks unintended consequences in an already unstable AI-driven financial landscape.

➀ Broadcom showcased its Tomahawk 6 102.4T switch chips and Tomahawk Ultra at OCP Summit 2025, highlighting significant size differences due to SerDes speeds (112G vs. 224G);

➁ The 112G SerDes variant features a larger package for additional I/O lanes, while the 224G version’s higher-speed SerDes enables a compact design;

➂ The Tomahawk Ultra 51.2T chip, distinct from Tomahawk 6 in architecture and package size, underscores Broadcom’s push for next-gen Ethernet scalability in AI/HPC clusters.

➀ Caltech researchers developed X1, a multi-robot system combining a humanoid robot (Unitree R1) and a deployable M4 robot capable of rolling and flying, enabling navigation in complex terrains;

➁ The system demonstrated seamless transitions between walking, driving, and flying modes to overcome obstacles like ponds and stairs in a campus simulation;

➂ Physics-based control algorithms allow autonomous adaptability, aiming to advance cooperative robotics for search, rescue, and dynamic real-world applications.

➀ Researchers at the University of Oxford demonstrated a method to link quantum computers using light-based quantum gate teleportation, achieving stable communication between two ion-based modules without physical connections;

➁ The setup used trapped ions (strontium for photonic communication and calcium for data processing) in vacuum chambers, with entangled photons enabling cross-module operations at 86.2% gate accuracy and 97% entanglement fidelity;

➂ Successful execution of Grover's search algorithm validated distributed quantum computing, highlighting a scalable approach for modular quantum systems through photonic entanglement.

➀ The 800V DC architecture is introduced to replace traditional 48V/12V systems in AI data centers, reducing energy losses and improving efficiency;

➁ Wide bandgap semiconductors like SiC and GaN enable compact, high-efficiency power solutions for next-gen AI infrastructure;

➂ Industry collaboration accelerates adoption of 800V designs to support multi-gigawatt AI data centers with enhanced sustainability.

➀ Frore Systems introduced LiquidJet coldplates capable of handling up to 4.4kW TDP, compatible with NVIDIA's Blackwell and next-gen Feynman AI GPUs.

➁ The 3D short-loop jet-channel microstructures reduce pressure loss by 4x and achieve hotspot density of 600W/cm², doubling traditional coldplate performance.

➂ Scalable design supports future processors like Rubin (3.6kW) and integrates flexibility for custom hotspot mapping, improving AI training efficiency and data center PUE.

➀ German overclocker Der8auer tested spray cooling on a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU using a makeshift setup, revealing challenges in achieving full IHS coverage.

➁ The experimental cooling method, inspired by supercomputers like Cray X1, relies on non-conductive mist sprayed directly on the chip but underperformed compared to traditional air cooling.

➂ Despite partial success, results highlighted the critical role of nozzle placement and coolant properties, emphasizing spray cooling's niche status in supercomputing.

➀ Nuvoton launched the Arbel NPCM8mnx SiP, a compact BMC subsystem integrating CPU, memory, storage, and power management into a 23x23mm chip, reducing development complexity for AI servers and datacenters;

➁ The SiP achieves a 70% size reduction, supports up to 4GB DDR4 and 64GB eMMC, and features post-quantum cryptography for security compliance;

➂ Designed for hyperscale deployments, it accelerates hardware development cycles and supports open standards like OpenBMC, with engineering samples currently available.

➀ The combined capital expenditure (capex) of eight major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)—including Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu—is projected to exceed $420 billion in 2025, marking a 61% year-on-year increase and equaling their total spending in 2023 and 2024.

➀ Investment priorities focus on servers and GPUs, with high demand for Nvidia's GB200/GB300 rack systems in 2025, transitioning to the Rubin VR200 platform in 2026.

➂ The 'Magnificent Seven' U.S. tech giants (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla) hold a combined market cap of $21 trillion, representing 36% of the S&P 500's total value.

➀ Broadcom and OpenAI partner to develop 6GW of custom AI accelerators, with OpenAI designing the chips and Broadcom handling development and deployment;

➀ The collaboration leverages Broadcom's Ethernet and connectivity solutions to build scalable AI infrastructure, supported by a long-term co-development agreement;

➂ Leaders from both companies emphasize the partnership's role in advancing AI capabilities, optimizing performance, and supporting OpenAI's mission to benefit humanity through artificial general intelligence (AGI).

➀ Imec challenges the perception that deep-tech investments yield only moderate returns, citing McKinsey and BCG data showing a 16% net annual IRR for deep-tech versus 10% for traditional tech with comparable failure rates;

➁ Despite high initial capital needs, deep-tech startups require less funding in later stages, face limited competition, and achieve higher profit margins due to disruptive market creation;

➂ Imec.DeepTechVentures reduces risks through semiconductor R&D expertise, global ecosystem integration, and manufacturing process optimization, accelerating commercialization of innovations like vertical AI compute architectures.

➀ Broadcom has started shipping its Tomahawk 6-Davisson 102.4T switch featuring integrated co-packaged optics (CPO), achieving a 70% reduction in power consumption;

➁ The switch employs TSMC's COUPE photonic engines and 3nm Condor SerDes, with field-replaceable laser modules for improved maintenance;

➂ This innovation addresses high-power networking demands in AI clusters, enabling higher port density and energy-efficient 1.6TbE connectivity.

➀ The UK government prioritizes accelerating Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment to address growing electricity demand from data centers and EVs, targeting completion by the mid-2030s;

➁ Rolls-Royce is the preferred contractor, with the government streamlining approvals to reduce the typical 10-year timeline;

➂ Initial contracts for ten SMR projects, each worth £2 billion, involve major engineering firms, with potential for future expansions.

➀ Microsoft Azure deploys the world's first large-scale GB300 NVL72 supercomputing cluster with 4,608 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, interconnected via Quantum-X800 InfiniBand for 92.1 exaFLOPS FP4 inference performance.

➁ Each NVL72 rack integrates 72 GPUs and 36 Grace CPUs, delivering 1,440 petaflops FP4 Tensor performance and pooling 37TB memory through NVLink 5, achieving 130 TB/s bandwidth.

➂ The liquid-cooled cluster, dedicated to OpenAI workloads, accelerates AI model training and deployment, marking a strategic milestone in NVIDIA's $100B partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft's global hyperscale AI infrastructure plans.

➀ LightMatter unveiled its Passage M1000 3D photonic superchip targeting AI applications, emphasizing advancements in photonic computing;

➁ The chip incorporates a 16-wavelength dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical link to achieve higher bandwidth density for hyperscalers;

➂ The company highlights its ability to leverage standard single-mode fiber for improved performance in AI infrastructure.

➀ Researchers experimentally confirmed that large quantum processors (73 qubits) exhibit genuine quantum behavior by using Bell's test to detect non-local correlations;

➀ The study demonstrated energy levels below classical limits and multipartite Bell correlations, proving the system's quantum nature;

➂ This verification method enhances trust in quantum computing scalability and supports future advancements in secure communication and algorithms.

➀ The U.S. has approved NVIDIA to export billions in AI GPUs to the UAE, with initial deployments managed by U.S.-operated datacenters;

➁ The deal allows the UAE to purchase 500,000 Blackwell GPUs annually alongside a $1.4 trillion U.S. investment commitment, while G42 will receive 20% of future shipments;

➂ The agreement reflects U.S. 'AI diplomacy' to counter China's regional influence, but faces criticism over lax security safeguards.

➀ Bochum University of Applied Sciences (HSBO) expanded international collaboration in Kenya through academia, research, and mobility programs;

➁ Professors from HSBO delivered lectures on topics like midwifery, sustainable engineering, and AI's impact on education, fostering ties with CUEA and the University of Nairobi;

➂ Plans to deepen partnerships via ERASMUS and explore joint research in renewable energy and waste management were emphasized.

➀ The Hydro4U project, funded by the EU, develops climate-resilient small hydropower solutions in Central Asia, emphasizing affordability, ease of deployment, and adherence to ecological standards;

➁ Two demonstration plants—Francis Container Power Solution (FCPS) in Uzbekistan and Hydroshaft Power Solution (HSPS) in Kyrgyzstan—are implemented using modular and ecocompatible technologies;

➂ Advanced planning tools (GIS, BIM), community engagement, and partnerships aim to enhance energy security and economic opportunities while aligning with sustainability goals.

➀ The EU-funded Hydro4U project has developed innovative small hydropower (SHP) solutions in Central Asia, focusing on affordability, modularity, and eco-friendliness to address energy gaps in remote regions;

➁ Two pilot plants—the Francis Container Power Solution in Uzbekistan and the Hydroshaft Power Solution in Kyrgyzstan—have been deployed, emphasizing climate resilience and minimal environmental impact;

➂ The project integrates advanced tools like GIS mapping, drone surveys, and community partnerships to ensure sustainable energy access and local economic development.