TSMC's AI Chip Restrictions, Microsoft's Copilot Push, & Record AI Art Sales
In today's AI Deep Dive, we explore AI's sweeping impact across industries and continents. We start with TSMC's decision to restrict the production of advanced AI chips for Chinese companies amid the rising U.S.-China tech rivalry. Next, we cover Anthropic’s collaboration with Palantir and AWS to deliver AI models for U.S. intelligence and defense purposes. Shifting focus, we discuss Microsoft’s rollout of Copilot AI for Office apps in Asia-Pacific regions and the resulting price hikes, questioning when other regions will follow suit. Finally, we delve into the record-breaking sale of an AI-generated artwork depicting Alan Turing, illustrating the increasing confluence of AI and the global art scene. Tune in as we break down these pivotal developments in the world of AI.