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News about AMD

• AMD to acquire Nod.ai to boost open source AI software capabilities

  The acquisition is expected to help AMD compete better against chipmaker Nvidia.

• VMware picks up partners for open-source confidential computing development

  VMware has enlisted AMD, Samsung, and RISC-V members to collaborate on its open-source Certifier Framework project.

• AMD to spend $135M on chip R&D in Ireland, aiming at AI, data centre, mobile tech

  A year after AMD acquired Xilinx, the chipmaker has announced plans to build on the semiconductor ecosystem Xilinx had already established in Ireland.

• AMD posts operating loss, but solid growth for data centre, embedded segments

  AMD’s quarterly results show a sharp loss in overall operating income, but the company’s data centre and embedded businesses look strong enough to help the ...

• AMD promises faster and more efficient networking, eventually

  AMD has compiled diverse networking technology that it plans to optimise for enterprises, cloud providers, and the most demanding high-speed applications.

• US government blocks sale of some Nvidia and AMD AI chips to China

  The US government’s ongoing attempts to restrict China’s military capabilities will affect Chinese AI researchers using the chips to train machine learning models.

Features about AMD

• Laptop buying guide 2013: How to find the right notebook for you

  It's been a good year for laptops. We can help you find the best one for your needs.

• CES reveals the four new rules of PC simplicity

  2013's crop of new PCs will be versatile, powerful, and most importantly, simple to use.

• AMD passing on phones, focusing on tablets and hybrids

  Chip maker says at CES it will put its weight behind devices that can show off the 'beautiful graphics that we bring'

• AMD Radeon HD 6800 series is the new midrange graphics champ

  The Radeon HD 6850 and 6870 offer fantastic performance at a price gamers can live with.`

• Analysis: Intel, AMD end a bitter business and technical battle

  Intel still faces legal issues, but AMD can now move ahead

• AMD talks Bulldozer, Hemlock and Fusion

  The company laid out its road map for the next two years, including new laptop and desktop chips