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Anthropic Snaps Up OpenAI's Second-Ever Chip Engineer Ahead of Rival IPOs
Anthropic has hired Clive Chan, who was the second hardware employee in OpenAI's custom chip program, as both companies prepare for IPOs. The move comes as Anthropic is reportedly exploring the development of its own AI chips, which could reduce its reliance on Google TPUs and Amazon hardware while improving profit margins. Chan's exact role at Anthropic is unclear, but his expertise in custom silicon design could help the company build a dedicated chip team.
AMD's $4,000 AI Workstation: The Self-Financing Dream Nobody Asked For
AMD is promoting its high-end Ryzen AI Halo workstation, priced at around $4,000, by arguing that its performance and productivity gains make it a worthwhile long-term investment. The article also briefly touches on Intel's challenges, with its CEO acknowledging that bankruptcy concerns made it difficult to attract top talent during the company's struggles. Additionally, Intel is outlining an ambitious foundry roadmap, looking ahead to 10A and 7A process nodes as part of its efforts to stage a competitive comeback.