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Pentagon’s Stake in Rare Earth Mine, US Data Centers’ Water Crisis, Video Game Actors’ AI Deal, AWS’s GPU Cooling Innovation, Ex-ASML Employee Jailed for Espionage
Introduction:
Today’s episode covers five gripping stories at the intersection of technology, security, and sustainability. First, the Pentagon makes a bold move by becoming the largest shareholder in America’s only operational rare earth mine, aiming to secure a critical domestic supply chain for military applications. Next, we delve into the environmental challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers, as local communities grapple with water shortages and pollution. Then, we highlight a landmark victory for video game actors who have negotiated new protections around AI use in their performances after a year-long strike. Following that, discover how Amazon Web Services is tackling the enormous cooling demands of next-generation AI chips with a groundbreaking custom-built solution. Finally, we examine the case of a former semiconductor employee sentenced for sharing sensitive technology with Russia, raising concerns about industrial espionage in the chip industry.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:53 Pentagon Becomes Top Shareholder in US Rare Earth Miner MP Materials to Secure Domestic Supply
00:02:44 The Thirsty Cloud: US Data Centers and Their Impact on Local Water Supplies
00:04:50 Video Game Actors End Year-Long Strike with Landmark AI Deal
00:06:28 AWS Develops Innovative Cooling Solution for Nvidia AI GPUs Amidst AI Boom
00:08:37 Ex-ASML and NXP Employee Jailed for Sharing Tech Secrets with Russia
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Today’s episode covers five gripping stories at the intersection of technology, security, and sustainability. First, the Pentagon makes a bold move by becoming the largest shareholder in America’s only operational rare earth mine, aiming to secure a critical domestic supply chain for military applications. Next, we delve into the environmental challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers, as local communities grapple with water shortages and pollution. Then, we highlight a landmark victory for video game actors who have negotiated new protections around AI use in their performances after a year-long strike. Following that, discover how Amazon Web Services is tackling the enormous cooling demands of next-generation AI chips with a groundbreaking custom-built solution. Finally, we examine the case of a former semiconductor employee sentenced for sharing sensitive technology with Russia, raising concerns about industrial espionage in the chip industry.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:53 Pentagon Becomes Top Shareholder in US Rare Earth Miner MP Materials to Secure Domestic Supply
00:02:44 The Thirsty Cloud: US Data Centers and Their Impact on Local Water Supplies
00:04:50 Video Game Actors End Year-Long Strike with Landmark AI Deal
00:06:28 AWS Develops Innovative Cooling Solution for Nvidia AI GPUs Amidst AI Boom
00:08:37 Ex-ASML and NXP Employee Jailed for Sharing Tech Secrets with Russia
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