➀ TSMC unveiled its next-generation logic process technology, A14, at the North America Technology Symposium;

➁ A14 represents a significant advancement over TSMC's N2 process;

➂ It is designed to enhance AI transformation with faster computing and improved power efficiency.

➀ The highest concentration of data center capacity is in Northern Virginia, with nearly 7 GW of installed capacity in 2024;

➁ Asia is the second largest region in the world for data center capacity, with Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai, and the Pearl River Delta ranking among the top 10 markets;

➂ Global demand for data center capacity is expected to increase by 530 TWh between 2024 and 2030, exceeding the demand for space and water heating and heavy industry.

➀ Photonic computing chips, which combine light and electricity, have been proven to enhance computing performance while reducing energy consumption compared to traditional electronic chips.

➁ Two recent studies demonstrated the capabilities of integrated photonic and electronic chips in performing key AI operations like multiplication and accumulation more efficiently.

➂ A large-scale photonic accelerator and another processor showed promising results in solving complex computational tasks and executing AI models such as BERT and ResNet with high accuracy.

➀ Information Theory has transitioned from mathematical textbooks to engineers' workbenches.

➁ The 4th London Symposium on Information Theory highlighted its practical applications.

➂ The UK delegation focused on the interaction of the theory with human activities like learning and speech.

➀ Australian biotech company Cortical Labs introduces the CL1 biological computer, combining human brain cells with traditional silicon-based computing.

➁ The CL1 uses lab-grown human neurons and is designed for potential applications in AI and machine learning.

➂ Concerns include scalability, ethical implications, and the adaptability of neurons for advanced computing tasks.