1. Japanese researchers achieved a new world record of 402Tbps internet speed. 2. The previous records were 321Tbps in October 2023 and 226Tbps in March 2022. 3. The 402Tbps translates to 50TB/sec download speeds, which is currently unachievable by any existing computer systems.
Recent #Internet news in the semiconductor industry
Meta has announced an ambitious undersea cable project called 'Project Waterworth' to connect the U.S., Brazil, Africa, Asia, and Australia, spanning over 50,000 km. The project is set to be the longest cable deployed so far and will likely cost over $10 billion. It aims to enhance economic cooperation, digital inclusion, and technological development in the regions connected. Meta is also focusing on avoiding geopolitical hotspots and using more resilient cabling technology.
➀ Baidu's revenue has grown by 51% from 2020Q1 to 2024, with a profit margin of 27% in the second half of 2024.
➁ Baidu's core business includes online marketing and other core businesses such as intelligent cloud, autonomous driving, and mobile ecology.
➂ Google's revenue growth rate in advertising business over five years is about 128%, significantly ahead of Baidu's 50%.
➃ Google's cloud business grew by more than 272%, followed by YouTube advertising and Google search advertising.
➄ Baidu's research and development investment rate is higher than most Chinese Internet companies, but its revenue growth rate has fallen behind.
➅ The market is not optimistic about the ancient AI giants due to unclear 'technology gold cross' and the curse of 'crown'.
➆ Baidu's search as a traditional leader lost traffic barriers in the mobile era, and its technology route has not yet broken through the cycle blockade.
➀ Starlink and United Airlines are partnering to provide broadband internet on United's fleet of airplanes; ➁ The service will enable gate-to-gate internet access and enhance in-flight entertainment; ➂ United expects to have Starlink installed on all its aircraft, over 1,000 planes, within several years.
➀ NATO believes Russia could disrupt global internet and GPS services. ➁ Russia is suspected of mapping undersea fiber optic cables and has already carried out smaller-scale attacks. ➂ NATO is enhancing surveillance and developing systems to reroute communications via satellite in response.
1. KISA held the 'Asia-Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA)' in Busan for 5 days; 2. The event included hands-on sessions and discussions on topics such as generative AI and the latest UN AI trends; 3. Participants from 23 countries engaged in policy development and decision-making processes through workshops and mock international agency meetings.