Rampant AI demand for memory is fuelling a growing chip crisis

Rampant AI demand for memory is fuelling a growing chip crisis

The fundamental reason for the squeeze is the buildout of artificial intelligence data centres [TAIPEI] A growing procession of tech industry leaders, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, are warning about a global crisis in the making: A shortage of memory chips is beginning to hammer profits, derail corporate plans and inflate price tags on…

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CNN parent company considers new sales talks with Trump ally: report

CNN parent company considers new sales talks with Trump ally: report

Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD), the parent company of CNN, is considering re-opening sales talks to look at a bid from Paramount Skydance, according to Bloomberg. Paramount is owned by David Ellison, the son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who remains a close ally of President Donald Trump. The move follows months of a nearly unrelenting…

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Ego Nwodim Pitches ‘Menace II Society’ Sequel, Invents Award For Ben Affleck’s ‘The Town’ In Independent Spirit Awards Opening Monologue

Ego Nwodim Pitches ‘Menace II Society’ Sequel, Invents Award For Ben Affleck’s ‘The Town’ In Independent Spirit Awards Opening Monologue

In her first outing as host of the Independent Spirit Awards, SNL alum Ego Nwodim dedicated her politics-free opening monologue to covering a wide range of topics, even finding time to pitch a Menace II Society sequel and give out her own personal award to one of Ben Affleck’s past films. Joking that the event…

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Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42

Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42

Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our…

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‘Pulp Fiction’ Co-Writer Roger Avary Announces 3 AI-Driven Films “In Active Production”

‘Pulp Fiction’ Co-Writer Roger Avary Announces 3 AI-Driven Films “In Active Production”

Roger Avary is the latest filmmaker to jump on the generative AI bandwagon, announcing his production company General Cinema Dynamics‘ partnership with Massive AI Studios. The Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction co-writer recently revealed that his Texas-based banner has three AI-driven films “in active production” through the partnership, noting that he previously found it “almost impossible to…

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Spirit Awards Winners List (Updating Live)

Spirit Awards Winners List (Updating Live)

The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards are underway Sunday afternoon at the Hollywood Palladium as the organization recognizes the year’s best in indie movies and TV. Film enthusiasts can tune into the live show on YouTube, both on IMDb’s channel and Film Independent’s, beginning at 2 p.m. PT. This year’s ceremony, hosted by SNL alum…

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