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South Korea Launches Supercomputer for AI Research

South Korea has marked the launch of a supercomputer designed to power AI research. The new system is expected to expand the country's computing capacity for demanding artificial-intelligence workloads. Sources * Google News: Artificial Intelligence

South Korea Plans to Double AI and Chip Spending in 2027

South Korea is planning to double its spending on artificial intelligence and chips in 2027. The reported increase would place greater emphasis on AI infrastructure and semiconductor development as the country prepares its technology budget for the coming year. The announcement highlights continued government and industry attention to AI and

OpenAI Reportedly Plans to Purchase Google TPU Chips

OpenAI is reportedly planning to purchase Google Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), according to a report carried by Yahoo Finance. The move comes as demand for computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence continues to increase. The available report does not specify the size of the chip order, its value, a delivery timeline,

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Flock Safety Cameras Remain Active After Some Cities End Contracts

More cities are canceling contracts with Flock Safety, but ending an agreement does not always mean the associated cameras immediately stop operating. In Plymouth, Minnesota, the city council voted in September to terminate its contract with Flock, yet the cameras remained active for more than a month without an acknowledgment

South Korea’s Exports Nearly Double amid AI Demand

South Korea’s exports nearly doubled amid surging demand for artificial intelligence, highlighting the growing role of AI-related demand in the country’s export performance. Sources * Google News: Artificial Intelligence

Electrically driven molecular motor takes cue from Archimedes’ screw

Researchers have built a molecular motor inspired by the Archimedes’ screw, an ancient machine designed to move water. The new device is electrically driven and can spin in either direction. Its rotation also increased electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, according to the study. This coupling between mechanical motion

Korea Investment and SBI Holdings Plan ¥10 Trillion AI Data Center Fund for Japan

Korea Investment and SBI Holdings are planning a ¥10 trillion fund to build AI data centers in Japan. The initiative would direct investment toward data center capacity for artificial intelligence, highlighting the growing role of specialized computing infrastructure in AI development. The available report does not specify the fund’s