Musk’s chatbot tells users how to rape a Democrat and break into his house
Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, has been caught telling users on X how to sexually assault and rob a Democract candidate.
EU pushes ahead with AI code of practice
Stricter AI rules spark row across pond
The EU has launched its final code of practice for general‑purpose AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT‑4 and Google’s Gemini.
JEDEC releases new LPDDR6 memory standard
Bringing higher performance and better power efficiency
The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has officially released JESD209-6, the new Low Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) memory standard. Aimed at advancing performance for mobile devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-demand computing environments, the update promises faster speeds, improved efficiency, and stronger security.
Corsair launches new FRAME 5000D PC case
Promises 30 percent more internal space
Corsair has launched the newest entry in its FRAME PC case series, the modular mid-tower FRAME 5000D.
Reaching 6,000MB/s and at up to 2TB
Kingston has added a new form-factor to the popular NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD lineup, the 2230, which will be perfect for those gaming handheld consoles and other devices.
Qualcomm AI chip lands in Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung’s bendy toy gets a Snapdragon boost
Qualcomm says it has shoved its shiny new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip into Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7, bringing the usual load of overhyped AI magic to yet another overpriced foldable.
Tan tells staff that catching up to Nvidia is a lost cause
Troubled Chipzilla’s new chief Lip-Bu Tan has decided to pull off the sticking plaster and tell staff that Intel is no longer one of the leading semiconductor companies in the world.
Apple's A19 Pro benchmark leak dodgy
Obvious iOS error
The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple’s much-hyped A19 Pro is already the subject of benchmark leaks, and just like every other year, the Tame Apple Press are lapping it up without engaging its brain.
Nvidia to launch stripped down AI chip for China
Chipmaker sidesteps US export bans with a neutered Blackwell
Nvidia is plotting to flog a China-specific AI chip in September. It's a lobotomised version of the Blackwell RTX Pro 6000, tweaked just enough to duck under the US's tightened export controls.
TSMC Reports Strong Q2 Revenue
Thanks to AI
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has laughed all the way to the bank this quarter, reporting revenue of T$933.8 billion or about €26.1 billion, which beat market expectations and its own guidance.