10 minutes with Sami

Sutskever's Departure, Aurora, and Thermodynamics


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In today's episode of "10 Minutes with Sami", we cover three must-know news items for technology and science enthusiasts. We talk about the surprising departure of Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, and the potential effects this could have on the company's future direction. We also discuss the recent achievements of Intel's Aurora supercomputer, which has broken the exascale barrier and is leading in artificial intelligence applications. However, not all news is positive, as it faces challenges regarding energy efficiency.

Finally, we explore the latest advancements in the thermodynamic theory of computation, a field that examines the energy costs associated with computational processes. A recent study has expanded this theory, offering new mathematical models that could help develop more efficient computing systems. Join us on this exciting journey through the frontiers of science and technology.


Sources:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24156920/openai-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-leaves,

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/openai-co-founder-ilya-sutskever-says-he-will-leave-the-startup.html,
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/technology/ilya-sutskever-leaving-openai.html,
https://www.hpcwire.com/2024/04/24/intels-silicon-brain-system-a-blueprint-for-future-ai-computing-architectures/,
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/events/supercomputing.html,
https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1631/aurora-supercomputer-blade-installation-complete,
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240513150501.htm,
https://www.santafe.edu/research/projects/thermodynamics-computation,
http://cba.mit.edu/docs/papers/96.isj.ent.pdf


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10 minutes with SamiBy Sami and Oliver Nabani