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What is Prometheus? Meta Announces First AI Supercluster, Expected to Go Live by 2026

Meta ihas announced to launch Prometheus, its first AI supercluster, by 2026 in a high-stake push into generative AI. Fueled by billions of dollars of investment, tent-based data centers and aggressive hiring of top researchers, the effort is a sign of Meta's desire to outdo OpenAI and Google. Hyperion and Superintelligence Labs are other products that Meta has in the works as it attempts to be a potential AI giant.
Jul 15, 2025
By Anshul Panda
Google WIndsurf deal

Google Ropes-in Windsurf AI Talent on Board in $2.4 Billion Tech Licensing Deal Without Taking Ownership

Google has roped in talent from AI coding startup Windsurf in a surprise move that put it ahead of rival OpenAI. Rather than acquiring the company, Google is paying $2.4 billion in licensing fees to use Windsurf's tech in a non-exclusive manner. Windsurf stays separate, but its primary team—including CEO Varun Mohan—comes on board at Google DeepMind to develop next-level AI coding tools.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
Japan internet speed record

Japan Shatters World's Fastest Internet Speed Record with Mind-Blowing 1.02 Petabits Per Second

Japan has broken internet speed records with a data transfer of 1.02 petabits per second, which is fast enough to download Netflix's entire library in just a second. With sophisticated 19-core fiber-optic cables, the reearch team sent data over a distance of 1,800 km at the speed of light without any sort of loss. The development enables faster AI, cloud computing and, in the distant future, 6G networks — although it will likely be years before we see it in consumer applications.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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What Is OpenAI's Scaling Team? Tesla, xAI, Meta Engineers Join Their Ranks as AI Hiring Competition Heats Up

OpenAI has hired four senior engineers from rival companies—Tesla, xAI, and Meta—strengthening its backend scaling team that powers its AI infrastructure. The new recruits will support major initiatives like Stargate, OpenAI's high-performance compute project. As competition intensifies in the AI sector, this move signals OpenAI's push to stay ahead in the race for artificial general intelligence.
Jul 9, 2025
By Anshul Panda