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Intel has found IBM Cloud as its first cloud customer for its Gaudi 3 AI accelerator chip. IBM and Intel announced Thursday that IBM Cloud will begin offering Gaudi 3 to customers early next year. The chip's accelerators will be available in both hybrid and on-premise environments, and IBM said it plans to enable support for Gaudi 3 within its Watsonx AI and data platform. “Unleashing the full potential of AI requires an open, collaborative ecosystem that gives customers choice and accessible solutions,” Justin Hotard, general manager of Intel's Data Center and AI division, said in a statement. “By integrating…

Adam Peters is in the midst of a memorable first offseason as general manager of the Washington Commanders. A respected front office figure, Peters had a big job ahead of him when he left the San Francisco 49ers: the daunting challenge of getting one of the league's most storied franchises back on its feet.The Commanders' roster has been significantly revamped under Peters' guidance, which was crucial after Ron Rivera's four-year, indifferent tenure as manager ended with another mediocre season in 2023. Morale was at an all-time low and fans endured further despair, but with improved leadership and professionalism across the…

The National Institutes of Health is offering awards of up to $485,000 to encourage community-based organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce health disparities for people with disabilities. Organizations that participate in the Community Champions for Disability Health Challenge will also receive training and mentorship opportunities. The challenge is led by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at the National Institutes of Health.”People with disabilities often experience preventable health disparities, many of which result from systemic factors rather than their disabling condition,” said Theresa Cruz, PhD, director of NICHD's National Center for…

Last week, Reuters reported that Rockbridge Network, a Silicon Valley right-wing advocacy group co-founded by 2019 vice presidential candidate JD Vance, is working to influence the upcoming election. With a budget of about $75 million, the group plans to use right-wing media and voter turnout efforts to influence the election results. According to Reuters, its biggest backers include Peter Thiel, the billionaire tech investor who has been funding Vance's political career for years, and of course Vance's former boss (Vance worked at Thiel's venture capital firm after graduating from Yale). Related articles What does this have to do with the…

Team members from the Warfighter Readiness, Performance and Brain Health Project Management Office will be showcasing the latest in military medical hardware and technology developments this week as part of the Military Health Systems Research Symposium, taking place Aug. 26-29, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla.The WRPBH team leads the development and acquisition of products that meet the capability requirements of our nation's warfighters.At this year's symposium, WRPBH's Analyzer Traumatic Brain Injury (ATBI) team was recognized for their excellence, receiving the Defense Health Agency's Outstanding Program Management Team Award on the first day of MHSRS.Developed in collaboration with industry partner Abbott, the…

Join us for this season's exciting races across Asia-Pacific with MotoGP™️ Premier. Immerse yourself in the allure of racing against the vibrant backdrops of Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia. Each destination offers a unique blend of local culture and the world's most exciting sport. In Japan, experience a world where advanced technology meets enduring traditions. Thailand's vibrant streets and warm hospitality provide a vibrant environment on race day, while Indonesia's lush landscapes and passionate fans create a distinctive Grand Prix atmosphere. In Malaysia, the penultimate race of the season, intense action meets deep cultural heritage. Each venue offers a…

Camera systems specialist Arri has renewed its Gold sponsorship of SVG Europe. With a portfolio that includes digital cameras, lenses, camera accessories, archiving technology, lampheads and lighting accessories, as well as Arri Rental, which provides services and equipment to professional production companies around the world, the company employs around 1,600 staff worldwide. Arri Rental recently expanded its service offerings in Vienna, Austria, opening a new facility providing lighting, grip equipment and logistics for productions of all types and scales. The Vienna facility covers 750 square metres of floor space and is able to supply cutting-edge lighting and grip equipment, including…

England's T20 World Cup preparations will not be affected by the last-minute switch from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates, captain Heather Knight has said.Civil unrest in Bangladesh forced the International Cricket Council to move the tournament just six weeks before the first match was due to be played on October 3.”It will be a little different, but not a lot different,” Knight, 33, said.”In terms of player preparation and team composition, we have had Bangladesh in mind for a long time, probably for the last few years.”But I don't think it will change much. As a player, you'll have…

On August 15, Sweden reported a case of the new MPOX strain, known as lineage 1b, marking the first time that the more deadly MPOX strain, formerly known as monkeypox, has been found outside of Europe and the African continent. According to Swedish public health authorities, the person infected with the virus had recently returned from travel to an unnamed African country where a large outbreak of the new MPOX strain is occurring. Just two days earlier, the African Union's public health agency had declared MPOX a “continental security public health emergency,” and the World Health Organization designated the virus…

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, Asia's must-attend event for the global fruit and vegetable industry, is ready to bring together international fresh produce businesses once again when it returns to Hong Kong from 4-6 September 2024. Asia's leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade fair is returning to AsiaWorld-Expo with what promises to be its biggest and best exhibition yet. “We are thrilled to welcome the vibrant community of global fresh produce business professionals to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024,” said David Axiotis, Managing Director of event organizer Global Produce Events. “Exhibitors and visitors can expect to meet leading buyers and suppliers from all…