Microsoft introduced ASSERT, an open-source framework designed to simplify testing AI systems for specific product behaviors. ASSERT converts natural language descriptions of AI goals and policies into detailed test cases, runs these tests, and scores the AI's performance, helping developers ensure their AI behaves as intended. This tool addresses the need for application-specific AI evaluation beyond general model benchmarks and supports continuous monitoring post-deployment. It reflects a broader industry trend toward rigorous, repeatable AI testing to improve trust and reliability.
Nvidia's GPUs are in high demand as AI labs and businesses seek powerful processors, leading to a surge in neocloud providers renting these chips. Over 300 neoclouds now offer GPU rentals, growing 55% in less than a year, complementing major cloud pr...
Microsoft's Azure cloud service grew 43%, but the company's planned $115.9 billion capital expenditure for fiscal year 2026 highlights the growing importance of AI infrastructure economics. The shift toward hybrid intelligence may move AI inference t...
Amazon announced it will stop using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating data center deals with local governments. This move follows Microsoft’s similar decision earlier this year and responds to community opposition against AI infrastru...
Amazon has decided to stop using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following Microsoft's similar move. This shift comes as secrecy around AI infrastructure has sparked community opposition, re...
A $10,000 investment in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) on the day ChatGPT launched in November 2022 has grown to $30,482 with dividends reinvested, outperforming the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which grew to $26,095 over 3.85 years. The k...
