March 4, 2024
Tech News
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could surpass human capabilities within five years. He mentioned that AI’s ability to pass various tests, such as legal bar exams, is rapidly improving, although it still struggles with specialized medical exams. Huang also emphasized the need for more chip factories to support AI’s expansion and highlighted that advancements in AI algorithms and processing will enhance computing efficiency over time.
AirTrunk has started the construction of a new 20 MW data centre in Osaka, Japan, named OSK1. This facility is intended to cater to a major cloud availability zone and will complement AirTrunk’s existing data centres in Tokyo. The move into Osaka aligns with AirTrunk’s strategy to establish hyperscale data centres across the Asia-Pacific region, including in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.
TikTok users have been reporting symptoms of a ‘mystery virus,’ such as nausea, excess mucus, and feeling faint, despite testing negative for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. Public health experts suggest that these symptoms may be attributed to post-pandemic anxiety about getting sick, rather than a new virus. They stress that such symptoms are common to many viruses, including the common cold, and caution against misinformation amplified by social media.
Great Wall Motor (GWM) is now accepting bookings for the Ora 07, a fully electric mid-size sedan, in Malaysia. The Ora 07 will come in two variants: Long Range and Performance, both equipped with an 83.5kWh battery pack. The Long Range variant features a 150kW motor, while the Performance variant offers a dual-motor setup with a total output of 300kW. Early adopters are offered five years of free maintenance, and pricing is expected to range between RM200k to RM230k.
Tech Explained
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – AGI refers to the hypothetical intelligence of a machine that could successfully perform any intellectual task that a human can do.
Data Centre – A data centre is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
Electric Vehicle (EV) – An electric vehicle is a vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion, relying on electricity stored in batteries or another energy storage device.
Hyperscale Data Centre – Hyperscale data centres are facilities designed to provide massive scale-out capabilities for cloud computing, big data, and other high-demand applications.
