đź’°Taking a slingshot at the cloud AI giants
Plus: Microsoft’s AI deal that puts Nvidia’s best chips in UAE’s hands; Africa's new audio revolution; Spotify's biggest-ever quarter
For years, Microsoft and Amazon have been major rivals in the cloud race, thanks to their massive investments in infrastructure, and the strength of their cloud platforms. Now, Nebius, a rising AI infrastructure startup, is looking to break that cycle with its new Token Factory, a platform built to give developers easier, cheaper access to powerful AI models. But given Big Tech's warchest, can Nebius rewrite the playbook for how innovation and competition in cloud AI should work?
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LEARN MORE🤖 Microsoft’s latest AI deal will bring Nvidia’s best chips to the Arab world
One thing that the United Arab Emirates is famous for is its oil reserves. But, in recent years, the country has been pushing to be a forward-thinking hub for innovation and tourism. That's why Microsoft is sinking $15 billion into the region to build data centers, and...wait for it...access to Nvidia’s top-tier chips. It could fuel an AI race between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which is also pouring billions into its own AI initiatives.
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LEARN MORE🎧 Spotify is cashing in big with its third-quarter results
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